Re: Question on new docs med-Chris

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I'm glad you feel you found a good doctor, but I would really

question his comments that he didn't want his patients " bothering "

his staff with questions about their meds. As his patient, you

should be able to contact his office with ANY concerns you

have...it's kinda what you PAY him for! Since you have Hep-C, and

are hepatically compromised, and he gave you a drug that could cause

potential problems...I'm assuming he KNEW you had Hepatitis...I

would say you have every right to call his office with your

concerns.

I would say that if your doc has issues with you calling about

something that serious, then you really do need to find another

doc. I'd be very concerned about the fact that he prescribed you a

drug that is contra-indicated in the first place! I know that docs

aren't perfect, and use many drugs, so they can't know every single

side effect or contradiction, but when they are dealing with

patients who have special needs, such as yourself, they need to

proceed with special care, and look up these drugs if need be.

You're at the point where being compliant could harm your life. I

would rather risk making the doctor angry than harming myself. I'm

sure he will understand once the reason for calling is made clear.

Jen