Your Dr’s opinions?

[LlamaWorm]

I told my surgeon but haven't had an appt with my PCP. I'll tell him i'm on a compounded GLP but that's where it'll stop.

 

[fatjacked]

I actually first took peps from a functional medicine doc who doesn't take insurance, sort of like a higher-end med spa type service. But I have concluded that I won't be going back due to cost, and his records aren't part of the ones on file with my PCP.

My PCP is a chump who is never available and his office is run by a different group of frazzled MA's every time I go there, so I will be looking to switch. I will tell my new doc that I am on Zepbound, but will not mention any of the other peptides, or any of my other historical extracurricular activities. I don't even tell my doctors that I used to smoke when I was a teenager, because I've been lying about it so long that I assume coming clean now would have the potential to create some stupid coverage problems or cost issues if I ever have to purchase my own coverage.

 

[JesusTriste]

I take MT2 for eye inflammation. The doctors said to take it further, because they can give me steroids instead and those are way more harmful. But in my country the doctors don't give a shit about their patients.

 

[spanky2026]

In the US, as others have noted, doctors play by the insurance and drug company rules and influence, I don't care how many times they all tell you they're above all that. In this country if a doctor says you need X medication, the insurance company can and DOES say nope, we don't think you need that. It's insane, there is literally no reason for that middle to even exist, but that's what $$$ buys you when the rules are made.

My next doc will get the info that I'm on Tirz ONLY if it's relevant to something specific, but I'm actively searching for the rare doc (had one for years until he retired) that does NOT think every patient has to report annually or semiannually because the rule books say so. I traditionally go the doc when blood is coming out of some place it isn't supposed to, a bone is poking at an odd angle, or something that used to work isn't anymore. I don't need a doc poking around in me anymore than that.

 

[Stace_wow]

I struggled for almost 2 years to get perimenopause hormone replacement FROM MY GYNECOLOGIST. Jesus f-ing Christ there is not the slightest chance I'm asking a doctor what they think about peptides.

Straight up. I had a gyno appointment, and I brought up Peri to my doctor, and he asked....are your periods still regular? Since I am an on time Queen, he said there was no way with a regular period I was in Peri. 46 yo btw....

 

[alphaskunk65]

Out of curiosity, for those that regularly have dr’s visits and checkups, do you discuss your pep intake with them? Or do your keep that info to yourself? If you do discuss what have been some of their responses? Just debating whether to discuss with Dr. Thanks for your input. 👍🏻

Yes I told her I was pinning Test Enanthate and Reta. She said absolutely not on the Arimadex. That particular estrogen blocker affects bone density I guess. At 60yrs of age I think my bone density is shitting the bed on its own. I think I'll find a pep for that as well. Shes a nurse practitioner very easy going open minded. I will never use a regular doctor again unless he or she is specialist.

 

[TwinSuns]

While I don't have a doctor, I am in New Mexico and we have a MD shortage, so I only have a Nurse Practitioner, I wont discuss it. As far as they know all I am on is Tripeptide. I am not comfortable enough to tell her anything when it is even a fight to be seen (waits like 6-9 months).

 

[Vriende]

The last time I had my annual physical, I used the patient portal to update my Rx's.

Under the med section it offered the choice of check boxes for brand name Zepbound or generic tirzepatide with standard doses.
I checked a box for Zepbound at a standard dose.

Never have had any questions, but last time the nurse referred to it as tirzepatide, just checking I am still on it.

All in their ordinary day's work, no issues or concerns. Never any reason to bring up grey.

 

[Twowheelr2]

I told my doctor I was on tirzepatide. He asked where I got it. Told him I had script from a telehealth outfit. — true— still have it and get monthly supply. I think his big concern was me getting medicine from the black market. He seemed ok with telehealth. It is included on my medical record as mounjaro.

 

[endlrls]

My doctor takes medicaid and medicare money, which means he works for the government so I treat him the same way I would treat a police officer.

My doctor takes money from my insurance company, not me, so he works for the insurance company. He will chart/report my misdeeds and it could jeopardize my coverage down the road, so I also treat him the same way I would treat a snitch.

What does this look like in practice? I go for my annual physical. I bring my private blood labs that I got that year so he can upload them, but only when there is nothing incriminating on it. (My 9.5 ng/mL GH blood test never made it to his chart, for example.) I've had the same doc for several years now and he no longer asks me why I do this. I do not report my marijuana use, I don't tell him about my hobbies. These guys are now trained to ask patients if they have firearms at home. (WTF is that?? Of course I have no firearm at home, I brought it with me 🙄)

I only speak to him when asked a question, and I only tell the truth if I think it will suit me. Otherwise I tell him what he wants to hear. Rarely, I have had medical conditions which actually required a doctor, for example an infection that required antibiotics, I also broke my foot years ago and went for xrays. In these instances, the smartest move is to seek help for things which actually require help.

Doctors are a tool, not a teammate. They get used for awful things all the time (APA peeps working gitmo, circumcision, you get the idea). I wish it wasn't this way, but I play to win, and this is the system I was presented with.

Remember, under the law, there is only ONE person who is required to keep your secrets, and that's your lawyer. Never lie to your lawyer, they are your only friend. Attorney - client privilege is so strong that it makes doctor - patient confidentiality look like toilet paper.

And one last thing I would like to add: if you are unsure about your health, it might be best to rely on your doctor anyway, just know the risks. The only reason I'm like this is because I am confident in my ability to manage my own health. If that calculus ever changes I will probably be more forthcoming with them.

This is more spot on then I would like to admit... Thank you!

 

[endlrls]

as a type 2 diabetic, I will probably not volunteer my use of grey triz unless he specifically asked what I have been doing. When I was diagnosed, he prescribed me Ozempic when I asked if I would be a good fit. after a few months he would never up my dosage after I told him that I couldn't even tell I was taking it. During that time, my employer switched insurance that would not cover without jumping through tons of hoops.
I told my doctor I would pay whatever, but Just up my dosage and he refused. even said I didn't need it and should try to loose weight the hard way. ( this coming from a dr who himself is type 2 and weighs a minimum of 350lbs).
I switched to Telehealth who I got triz from. It worked wonders but they recently cut me off when they found out I was on insulin ( they must be able to see what I have been prescribed).
I had already started stocking up on grey when it looked like big pharmacy and FDA was starting to make it more difficult to obtain GLP1s without draining your bank account.

Have a physical scheduled for next week, so we will see what happens.

Holy shit... Talk about "gatekeeping" you with medication that you need....

I just had a run with a DOT FED MED doctor for my card renewal. Long story short, I got my 2 year card by my "White Coat" was bad.. turns out I have UARS for sleep and a hyper reactive nervous system.... any who... The doctor himself is trying to give me the "it's just age" lecture in regards to Blood Pressure meanwhile his shirt is so tight I thought the bottom button was going to fly off and hit me from the Santa Claus belly he had. I'm literally 190 lb @ 5'10"... I do 15-17k a day in steps and run 3 times a week.... my brain: "uhm.. I need my card so I'll be quiet"

We talked and he had like a moment of clarity and I got my card. Doctors should work with you but like stated by many, they have too much liability at hand.. especially when they sign off on legal documentation.

The insurance thing is what really puts a choke-hold on people and access.. and many don't want to "go grey" even though its much cheaper (worried about a 3rd arm is my guess 🐀 🐀 ). My sister is STILL paying $499 a month for 60 mg (not a typo) to the big bad Lily.. more power to her.. but eventually I figure her HSA is going to run dry...