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    DrBill100 Posts: 3,241, Reputation: 502
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    #41

    Jul 15, 2010, 08:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    ...Seems she is rapid cycling. Shaved her head, ran around naked. Her husband gave her an at-home drug test..she made her daughter pee in the cup...when she was caught she drank the pee.

    Drained all of the money out of the bank account...Drove over 100mph in the pouring rain with 3 young kids in the car, hydroplaining.

    I left work this morning only to find her arrested and had pot. She's on a 603 right now waiting to be evaluated by psych and find a bed.

    I'm lost and don't know what to do.
    Hope you can clarify a couple of items.

    You mention "rapid cycling." Diagnosed bi-polar or a euphemism?

    "603"?
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    #42

    Jul 15, 2010, 08:44 AM

    She was diagnosed as bipolar and was in the hospital last year, but was able to con her way out after 9 days. She is supposed to be on Rispeardol (sp) and Effexor XR.

    603 is a psychiatric hold. It basically means that she has to be evaluated to see if she is a danger to herself or others.
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    #43

    Jul 15, 2010, 09:22 AM

    "not too happy with the lack of results thus far,,but then again,patience isn't one of my strong points."

    I'm not a patient individual either. In your present circumstance however thoroughness is the order of the day. Your discomfort aside, the lack of immediate results is a good indicator although understandably vexing.
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    #44

    Jul 15, 2010, 02:41 PM
    And now a 'cryptic' phone call from his nurse...

    One count was high but doesn't explain the pains/situation.And he is on vacation for the next 3 weeks.. I'll tell you.. lol.

    This guy seems to take more vacations than I have days on the job.But,whatever, I guess if things get worse there is always the reliable,overused ER.
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    #45

    Jul 15, 2010, 03:44 PM

    First are you feeling any better?

    Then what was high and I lost track of which dr ordered the test. Thought it was ER.

    Am I to understand that you have to wait for 3 weeks for the dr to return. Aren't there other MDs in group there?
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    #46

    Jul 15, 2010, 03:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DrBill100 View Post
    First are you feeling any better?

    Then what was high and I lost track of which dr ordered the test. Thought it was ER.

    Am I to understand that you have to wait for 3 weeks for the dr to return. Aren't there other MDs in group there?
    If I was toxic(which I have been in the past) and the level of toxicity was then at say 60%, and now I am at 45%,does this make it clear how I am doing now?

    I can't say I am toxic as I don't actually know what the 'high' test result was, the nurse wouldn't/couldn't say, she didn't have the information or was reluctant to tell me, I really can't tell(mind is still kind of foggy)

    My MD(gp) ordered the latest bloodwork,and yes,I am on 'hold' for 3 weeks till he returns,or I get sicker and go back to the ER, what a waste of resources using the ER as a doctors office visit:mad:

    Now you can see some of what I referenced to about finding proper care for those in need,, not only in the mental care but also in medical,, out here in the boonies the quality might be good,but quantity can be greatly lacking.

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