Hey all, just moved to Osaka and need my anxiety meds refilled (it's an SNRI). In Nagoya, I had a GP who prescribed it easily, but here I can't find any English speaking doctors that will do it. Every psychiatrist is booked, and places that used to accept English speakers aren't anymore, like Tachi. I am really in a bind because I didn't expect it would be this hard (it was so easy in Nagoya) and now I only have a week of my meds left. I don't need any counselling, I just need the prescription. Anyone know any GPs that will do it? Or any mental health clinics I haven't looked into yet? Tachi and Umeda Sun don't accept English, Oasis is fully booked, and I've tried calling Ikegami for the past four days and nobody has picked up. Thank you!
by Picklesz2
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If you’re in a bind, it only takes 50 minutes to get to Nagoya. If you want to save money, it’s a 3 hour bus ride or a 3 hour train ride on local (read: Special Rapid) trains.
Seems smarter to do that for this next prescription, and spend the extra time looking for a source in Osaka.
Could you ask your doctor in Nagoya to refer or suggest a doctor to you in Osaka?
I’m loathe to recommend this person but try Takahashi Clinic by Ashiya station in Kobe. They don’t take phone bookings. You have to walk in to reserve. Maybe he might see you if it’s urgent
I cannot stand him – he’s a pain in the ass- but he might do for you in a pinch. Then try to get in at Ikegami later. I live in Kobe but go to Osaka to see him.
This psychiatrist in Umeda speaks English and prescribes SNRIs.
https://oclm.net/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=website
He also offers online consultations. That’s why my partner chose this doc.
https://oclm.net/%e3%82%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%83%a9%e3%82%a4%e3%83%b3%e8%a8%ba%e7%99%82
You can make an appt online for both online and in-office consultations. My partner was able to book the same-day appt a couple of weeks ago
Is there any kind of help desk or organization for foreign residents near you? For over a year I went to my psychiatrist accompanied by a Japanese person (not even specifically an interpreter but they would always show their business card to the front desk). I was lucky to have this available to me for free,but I think even city halls offer medical interpretation. If you can get established with a clinic without having to worry about someone who specifically advertises English ability you’ll have a lot more options. My psychiatrist turned out to understand a lot of English (especially written English) but that is not listed on the website anywhere
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