RE: A&E program/prescriptions/

[Guest guest]

>The show made me really upset for some reason and made me feel

>shamed once again that I am a pain patient and take pills.

>

Hi

First we have to remember that this was an entertainment program. Surgeon's

don't insert morphine pumps into just anyone. They are usually a last

resort.

The gentleman might not have been using any therapies other than medication

prior to the intervention. Maybe now he can afford physical therpay

treatment or other therapy now that he has been on the show. How much was he

paid for his story? Who knows because we aren't going to get the " rest of

the story. "

I have not had any problems with my any pharmacists. I felt very

selfconscious about taking psychiatric medications when they were first

prescribed many years ago. I have found it exasperating though when a doctor

sees my Bipolar Disorder diagnosis he/she latches onto that immediately.

I twisted my ankle and thought it might be broken about 2 years ago. The ER

doctor was reading my chart as he walked into the examination room and said

" Oh!! Bipolar Disorder...well then " My husband and I looked at each other

because we didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His entire diagnosis became

based on Bipolar Disorder. He immediately used a different tone of voice as

if he were talking to a very young person, or a very stupid one. He was, and

no doubt still is an ass.

ly, people will have opinions. If your pharmacist is blatantly rude

then take your business to a different pharmacy. If it is simply one

employee being rude then talk to the supervisor. Don't make a scene, just go

the the supervisor or owner and state your case.

Chose one pharmacy and stick with them so they can get to know you. Be

friendly and very polite. Don't forget the pharmacist might give you an odd

look simply because she is tired and having a bad day.

I understand how easy it is to feel ashamed about any chronic illness, since

I have Bipolar Disorder and several problems that cause chronic pain. We

just want to be normal.

Why don't you turn on a comedy instead of that intervention program. The

endorphins you body produces when you laugh will do you alot of good and are

guilt free.

BTW a narcotic is a narcotic. Ask your doctor any questions you have about

changing from one to another. Don't ever go off them cold turkey without

medical advice and guidance. Don't go off antihypertensives,

antidepressants, antipsychotics, antianxiety, antiseizure medicines and many

others cold turkey either. No one gets addicted to Neurontin, but if you

stop taking it abruptly you can become very sick. There are many many drugs

that must be discontinued (weaned) very slowly.

Kaylene

Moderator