Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up your med script all the time? My doc refuses to write the scripts for more than 30 pills, and then I have to take 2-3 a day, and go get the script at the office to get a refill. Well, I have to argue with them every single time, because they say " Oh, you shouldn't be out already " or " Oh, it will take a few days to get the script ready " . What, do they expect me to go into cryostasis while I wait on their ignorant butts to get their act together?? I cannot function without my meds, my leg is so painful from nerve damage. They treat me like a druggie, and when I have to take a bus to get to the office, that takes alot out of me and causes one long day of pain, then they make me wait half an hour or more to get the dang thing, then I have to wait for the bus, which takes hours. Today, luckily, I had a ride, but my grandpa didn't expect to wait 45 minutes for me to pick up something that takes 30 seconds to fill out. THEN they put that it can't be filled until the 31st, and THERE IS NO 31ST!!! If the pharmacy can't fill it, I have to go back yet again to fix their mistake!! I go through nothing but trouble when I try to get my meds filled, it takes DAYS, and then they wonder why I am calling days before I run out!! *is going insane* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have some that I have to pick up in person due to they are considered a narcotic. I always call at least 2 days before I am going to need it filled. Then I include 24 hours to have it filled, because I use a pharmacy that fills over night. So I tell them at least 3 days before I actually need it. I call and leave the mesage with the nurse for the right doctor. Then I call to make sure it is in the front waiting for me to pick it up. That is all before I even go there. Then I pick it up as soon as they say it is ready. I only call once a day. usually early afternoon. When I ahve it filled I feel like I am a criminal because they have to take so much info from me, even though I go there all the time. I realize it is for my protection but you would think since they see me all the time it would be different. Oh well, a minor problem, not really a problem, but a time waster. I have found that when I write a thank you note to the nurse or the doctor or the front office people they bend over backwards to help me the next time. Thank you notes are not hard nor expensive but they sure do go along way in helping you the next time. I routinely write one to the pharmacy as well, noting the people who helped me by name. You will probably think I am crazy, but I also write thank you notes to the guys at the grocery store who take out my groceries. I send those to the manager complimenting how they helped etc...Does wonders for my needing help the next time. I just thought some of this might help you. It is so hard when you need the med and you don't get it. Have you ever just told the doctor how difficult it is for you to get them? Most doctors probably have no idea of riding a bus or things that you deal with because they are in a entire different class of people. Not that you are lesser of a person, in fact you are probably a much better person, but they simply do not understand. I have gone back with prescriptions and told the nurses to tell the doc I am not made of money and I will not fill this prescription because it costs so much and I name the amount the pharmacy told me. Then I request another prescription that is cheaper to fill. My experience tells me that they really have no idea how much any of it costs they just like the sales people perhaps or they are just trying this new wonder drug . I feel for you. Gwen ,Kris wrote: How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up your med script all the time? My doc refuses to write the scripts for more than 30 pills,> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Kris, I also get a 30 day supply. Have been with him for almost 5 yrs. Its a 45 min ride there - not a comfy one, and often had to wait an hr to get to see a PA.We have been using the same pharm for years and call when we leave the office. He is kind enough to wait and open doors after hrs for us. We spend over $200 a month just on mine- my husband gets meds too. It's a drag, but it is what it is. Di > Kris wrote: > How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up > your med script all the time? My doc refuses to write the scripts for > more than 30 pills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 This sounds crazy. What type of office do you have to visit? I am not sure I understand what you are refering. Someone that doesn't know how many days there are in a particular month doesn't need to be messing with people's health. Please expound on your situation. Kris wrote: How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up your med script all the time? My doc refuses to write the scripts for more than 30 pills, and then I have to take 2-3 a day, and go get the script at the office to get a refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Kris wrote: My doc refuses to write the scripts for more than 30 pills... ------------ This may not apply to your situation, but there are a lot of restrictions both from DEA and insurance companies related to amounts and time limits for pain meds. Docs are under a lot of pressure to toe the line on regulations, and my doc tells me he gets hit up 2 to 4 times a DAY by drug seekers, by both curent and new patients. Schedule 2 narcotics have a lot of restrictions as far as amounts, etc, and they must be done with a written script (no phone-in refills) My doc tells me if he over writes for me, one time he'll get by, two times the DEA will call, and three times they'll try to pull his narcotic license, and the pharmacies in my area all cross-check records at the end of the day... so if I try to get, for example, oxycontin from two docs at two pharmacies on the same day... soon after someone will probably be knocking on my door. I know this info may not be totally accurate but it gives you an idea what the docs and pharmacies are up agaisnt. Knowing this didn't make it any easier for me to get my meds, but an understanding of the system helped me have a bit more patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 You know, if it is a schedule II med you can only get a 30 day supply at a time and you have to have a hand written scrip, they can't call it into the pharmacy. This is normal practice. Now, if it's not a schedule II scrip and you're getting less than a 30 day supply (which is what it sounds like Kris is saying) then it's possible that something happened where the dr. doesn't trust you and is giving you only a week or so worth at a time. This happened to me once. It may also be that the Dr. him/her self is on probation or has been cited for something that is making them do it this way. Jami in OR Kris wrote: How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up your med script all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Kris, That sounds totally ridiculous. Seems to be the what most people are going through these days with the DEA breathing down the pain Dr.s necks. Sad but true. What do you take? Have you discussed with your Dr. how hard it is for you to get to the office? That seems like way too many hoops to jump through for 30 pills. I know how it is not to want to " rock the boat " in fear of getting cut off completely. But its also a good idea to discuss these concerns with the Dr. so that he is at least aware. Good luck, Caitlin Kris wrote:How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up your med script all the time? My doc refuses to write the scripts for more than 30 pills, and then I have to take 2-3 a day, and go get the script at the office to get a refill. --------------------------------- Celebrate Earth Day everyday! Discover 10 things you can do to help slow climate change. Yahoo! Earth Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Yes, I have had similar experiences. I've been looked at as a " druggie or junkie " on several occasions if I ask for anything stronger then Motrin (come on, that doesn't work!), or if I sound like I actually know a thing or two about the medical profession and medicines. And I always have trouble with my insurance trying to tell me that I shouldn't be out yet, because they only give me 30 at a time, and I sometimes have to take more then one for any relief. I find myself rationing my meds, because I'm afraid I'll run out and they won't give me any more when I need it. I understand your situation, completely!!! wrote: > > How many of you are forced to take a trip to the office to pick up > your med script all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Ditto here. I think there is a red flag in my charts that says " Don't give this person anything, even if she has a two by four sticking out of her head! " . Caitlin Yes, I have had similar experiences. I've been looked at as a " druggie or junkie " on several occasions if I ask for anything stronger then Motrin (come on, that doesn't work!), or if I sound like I actually know a thing or two about the medical profession and medicines. --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Have you guys tryed going to a dr that specializes in pain... i used to get that till i started going to my pain dr. since then i have had no problems at all... he acually writes on the script that i take more per day that i do so that i don't have a problem getting refills if i need it. However, i do have to go in every month to get my scripts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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