Posted by ryno on February 22, 2010, at 14:24:49
First a little background. I've been hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation a few times and tried quite a few different meds. The last few pdocs i've seen seem convinced i'm bipolar(although they disagree on which kind). They've all prescribed me depakote, which kind of works for me in the sense that I haven't had a manic episode while on it(it's debate able if I've had one off meds either). It doesn't help at all with depression(neither have lexapro and cymbalta). About 5 months ago I lost my insurance and shortly after ran out of depakote. Since then I still haven't had any mania issues, but I was getting really depressed again. A friend gave me offered me her leftover gabapentin, and after a little research I decided to try it. It really worked for me, the depression was almost gone and it eliminated my suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately it was only enough for about 2 weeks.
Anyway, on the my question. I am back on insurance, and have a pdoc appt. coming up. How do I go about asking him for gabapentin. I've read on here that docs will label me a drug-seeker, which is I guess what I am. I'm worried that I'll just get a lecture on taking other peoples meds and another script for depakote. Any advice on what I should do?
thanks,
ryan
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