Treatment For Symptom

[Rockhound]

I have a lot of diagnosises and symptoms that are only being treated to alleviate the severity of them and not on the basis or idea of curing them. I'm sure that some of my many problems, if they were treated differently and with physical theripy could possibly be taken off my list of dx's and/or conditions.

The VA's method of throwing medication at everything only provides maintenance for our problems and condition. It does not provide any cure or the likelyhood that their ever will be a day we will be cured of any of these things.

I know this sounds like a cop out, but if I wasn't so messed up Psychologically, Physically, and with mental cognitive problems, I could and would be helping myself with some of these problems, but I am handicapped to the point that I need and must have the help of medical professionals to help me do what is needing done. The VA Hospital System is lacking in this respect and I don't have the financial resources to seek it elseware.

I'm looking for recommendation and or sudjestions from everyone, as to how I might approach my concerns with my VHA PCP, Psychiatrist and the number of specialist I have been seen by.

Rockhound Rider :P

[Pete53]

I agree and a lot of the medicine is cheap or in some cases not good. I have taken medicine that has been yanked off the market and stopped by the VA with no notice. I have also had medication changed with no notice nor explanation.

I asked to see a shrink last M<arch and today I may or may not see one.I am sure the visit will be very short.