do you think i should see another doctor?

Question

i went to the doctor over a month ago now ,with sharp pains in my head,muscle spasms/twitches,dizziness,nausia and fatigue.he sent me for a full blood work and it came back clear so he prescribed me amitriptyline after 2 weeks the side effects were getting worse so i had to stop taking them and wait a week till there completly out of my system so he can prescribe me another type of antidepressants.could it be something serious that my doctors not looking into or im a i just worrying for nothing

Answer 1

yes...if your doctor cannot handle it, or dont know what is really going on with you, he should refer you to a specialist instead of trial and error... it looks like that to me..he'll give you another prescription? think about it..what if its gonna get worst?

Answer 2

If you are concerned about it, see another doctor. ALWAYS GO WITH YOUR GUT. It will tell you that something is not right.
I would be leery of any doctor who wants to prescribe meds and not give answers. If your blood came back clear, you should see exactly what tests they did. I am guessing that they only did a CBC (complete blood count), and there are many tests that they do not normally do. I had to go through many different types of blood tests and other tests when they suspected me of having leukemia. It turned out that I was only having a side effect from Protonix. The side effect was extremely rare, so that is why no one caught it at first. When they did my blood work-ups, they took 15 different tubes. Did they do that for you? IF not then you probably are missing some tests.

I also agree that you should see a neurologist, and a psychologist. The latter can help you to rule out that this is emotional, stress, or mental health related. Many doctors try to give you that explanation when they do not know. Modern medicine is always changing and it is difficult to keep up with everything.


MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT IS YOUR BODY. YOU HAVE TO LIVE WITH THESE SYMPTOMS. MAKE THEM LISTEN TO YOU AND DO NOT GIVE UP UNTIL YOU GET AN ANSWER AND RELIEF! AND DO NOT FORGET, ANY DOCTOR WHO IS OFFENDED BY YOU WANTING A SECOND OPINION IS ONE THAT YOU SHOULD RUN FROM, AND RUN FAST!

Answer 3

I would defiantly go to another doctor and get a 2nd or even third opinion. I have 4 auto immune diseases and see a number of doctors. Amitriptyline is an antidepressant that has literally been around for years and is hardly used by doctors anymore as an antidepressant. There are other problems its better for now. One of the newer ones, Lexipro can be started the next day after going off of an an other antidepressant and you can feel it's effects within days. Remember as Ann Landers has written in her column, 50% of all doctors graduated in the lower half of their class.

Answer 4

If I were in this situation I would get a second opinion. I am not sure what tests should be run but I know that with pains in the head, more than a blood test is needed. You probably need a CAT scan.

I am curious, why were you prescribed an antidepressant for this? A muscle relaxer would have been a better choice.

Answer 5

The feeling of assurance the doctor gives is as important as the treatment, especially in neurological, and mental problems. Either find trust in the one you have, or find one you can trust. You may merely wish other opinions, and don't need to leave your current doctor for general sense of happiness and well being.

The first thing is to establish the competency of the doctor, once this is found, then you may trust in the treatment, and this will aid the effects of being treated.

I personally would refuse any substance into the body which the sense of smell and taste are smart enough to determine foul, this is how animals in the wild avoid disease, including primitive human cultures.

Nothing fixes what is purely a mental problem better than happiness with all things.

God bless.

Answer 6

Trust your instincts, seek another opinion. If your primary care doctor can't find out what the problem is, and just prescribing meds then you need to tell him that you want a referral to see a neurologist. If he is reluctant, then get a new primary care doctor. Question why he doesn' t want to give you the referral? Don't accept no for an answer. Take a copy of the results with you, don't assume that they will sent bloodwork results to the neurologist. Because of the HIPAA laws, they cannot share results or your medical records without written consent.

Answer 7

Try the next antidepressant and give it some time. It take time to find the right medication and it's not an easy process. I'm sorry you're having a hard time with this! I would go ahead and stick with this doctor for the next antidepressant and one follow up appointment before you leave him. Changing doctors right now might mean a delay in your treatment and I wouldn't do that just yet. The good news is you should feel better really soon, so hang in there and try to stay positive.

Answer 8

The reason your doctor would prescribed you amitriptyline (an antidepressant) with those symptoms is because it is used to "repair" possible nerve damage. Medications like antidepressants and anticunvulsants work with the nervous system. Amitriptyline is not prescribed often anymore for treating depression it has been replaced with better medications like paxil and zoloft. My advice would be to ask to be a referred a neurologist.

Answer 9

Seek a 2nd opinion. There are lots of times when your reg Dr is in fact in error. Your symptoms are not related to depression. Migraines cause Sharp pain,twitches and nausea. Also because of the pain you get no sleep therefore fatigue. No I am not a Dr. I have suffered from migraines for years and none of the meds work for me. Also side affects are sometimes worse that the original complaint.

Answer 10

I am surprised that the doctor has put you on antidepressant without further tests. I believe Amitriptyline is also sometimes prescribed to treat chronic pain, eating disorders, and certain skin problems. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition. Ask him the reason he has prescribed this medication.

Answer 11

Your symptoms are that of depression and side effects of medication. You can try another doctor if something doesn't feel right. But you have to remember that there is no magic pill. It can take a very long time to get to feeling better. Medicine doesn't have all the answers.