PMDD and being in the healthcare field

autimom4ever · 06-23-2009, 04:34 PM

I have to ask your opinion.

I have been suffering from PMDD for years now (I'm 39).
I am taking cymbalta and Midol during the real bad days.

I still have some real bad months (especially if I don't keep track of the days on the calender).

It affects me at work and at home, but it seems to go away while I'm in a patient room (helping others).

If you were a patient coming to the practice I see patients at (I'm an NP), would you want to see me knowing I have what I have?

bri_a5001 · 08-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Of course! if you honestly believe you have a clear head when you are practicing then i don't see why not, in fact, you might have insight into that issue that could be valuable for a patient with the same problem. If you are seeing positive results then you have no reason to worry.

hatmaker · 08-23-2009, 05:09 PM

I agree with the other response! I would have no problem at all being your patient. The fact that you are asking at all is a good indicator that you're responsible and want the best for your patients. PMDD can be a challenge, yes, but it doesn't automatically prevent you from providing good medical care (or doing any job). I think your concern shows you're probably a better health care provider than those who never stop to evaluate themselves.
Good luck & keep up the good work!
Melissa

06-23-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
autimom4ever Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC Posts: 6	PMDD and being in the healthcare field I have to ask your opinion. I have been suffering from PMDD for years now (I'm 39). I am taking cymbalta and Midol during the real bad days. I still have some real bad months (especially if I don't keep track of the days on the calender). It affects me at work and at home, but it seems to go away while I'm in a patient room (helping others). If you were a patient coming to the practice I see patients at (I'm an NP), would you want to see me knowing I have what I have?

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08-02-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
bri_a5001 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: mineapolis , mn Posts: 12	Of course! if you honestly believe you have a clear head when you are practicing then i don't see why not, in fact, you might have insight into that issue that could be valuable for a patient with the same problem. If you are seeing positive results then you have no reason to worry.

08-23-2009, 05:09 PM	#3
hatmaker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	I agree with the other response! I would have no problem at all being your patient. The fact that you are asking at all is a good indicator that you're responsible and want the best for your patients. PMDD can be a challenge, yes, but it doesn't automatically prevent you from providing good medical care (or doing any job). I think your concern shows you're probably a better health care provider than those who never stop to evaluate themselves. Good luck & keep up the good work! Melissa