Went to the Dr today

[shannaedawn]

Well my daughter had an appointment so I just asked my dr a few questions while I was there (he's family he does this for us all the time) ;) After explaining to him that my meds aren't working and the symptoms I have been having he said I could be bi-polar.  He is going to try doubling my depression and anxiety meds to see if that helps and told me to call him in a couple of weeks if it isn't any better.  If it's not better at that point then he said we would try something else more related to bi-polar.

[wellb]

Yup,benjimom is right....Please note that there are blood tests that they can do, to verify if you are truly bi-polar or not.

Your Doctor needs to make an accurate diagnosis of whether you truly have a bi-polar situation or not .  Get some blood work done, and good luck. I hope all works out for you real soon.  

[benjimom]

If you truly have bipolar disorder, the antidepresants can make it worse.  I would recommend going to see someone who focuses on psych medication be it a psychiatrist or a nurse practitioner who works with this.  What made him think you have bipolar?

[Jaquta]

While a family member may be more motivated to help I would definitely being asking for a psych referral.  You should follow-up with a psychiatrist.

[wellb]

Also, since they mentioned the bi-polar possibility, they will have to determine if you need Lithium or not.

[mammo]

Was he looking at your chart when he advised you to do this?  If not, I wouldn't trust what he is telling you.  I also think it's best to see a psych doctor when it comes to medications, they are much more knowledgeable about them, and can best advise you.
Take care....

[heyjude1]

I've had my meds doubled with some success.  Before I started taking  mood stableizers or antipycotic meds, I believe I would see a p-doc that focuses on mood  disorders...just my opinion..