Re: Can't get a prescription

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hi mary sue

that is just ridiculous, what a joke to be behind and not write prescriptions -

it's not as if it would have taken much more of his precious time (that you are

probably paying an arm and a leg for)!

just wondering if you have a gp that you can explain this too and get them to

write the prescriptions for you? definantly get rid of your rheumo, what a

jerk!

good luck

mel

[ ] Can't get a prescription

Hi All,

It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw my

current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for them.

Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since Thursday

and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

message. Again, no response.

I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a couple

of weeks.

I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load increased

since my former rheumy relocated.

This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications before

he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see a

rheumy.

My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on computer

and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

rheumy how to do this.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Sue

[Guest guest]

hi mary sue

that is just ridiculous, what a joke to be behind and not write prescriptions -

it's not as if it would have taken much more of his precious time (that you are

probably paying an arm and a leg for)!

just wondering if you have a gp that you can explain this too and get them to

write the prescriptions for you? definantly get rid of your rheumo, what a

jerk!

good luck

mel

[ ] Can't get a prescription

Hi All,

It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw my

current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for them.

Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since Thursday

and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

message. Again, no response.

I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a couple

of weeks.

I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load increased

since my former rheumy relocated.

This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications before

he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see a

rheumy.

My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on computer

and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

rheumy how to do this.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Sue

[Guest guest]

I think I would go to the office, explain what happened, and say that

you will wait for the prescriptions you need.

Sierra

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

I think I would go to the office, explain what happened, and say that

you will wait for the prescriptions you need.

Sierra

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Ask your endo to print out the prescriptions from your rheumy and

sign them. Explain the situation. It doesn't matter WHICH doctor

signs them....just that they are signed. Even if it is a 0 refill,

it will buy you a month to get on your rheumy's butt to do

something. You can also talk to your gp, and if you trust them and

they are good, they may take over the prescription as well. Good

luck....I've had similar problems, too, with a former gp.

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again

on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to

see a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach

the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Ask your endo to print out the prescriptions from your rheumy and

sign them. Explain the situation. It doesn't matter WHICH doctor

signs them....just that they are signed. Even if it is a 0 refill,

it will buy you a month to get on your rheumy's butt to do

something. You can also talk to your gp, and if you trust them and

they are good, they may take over the prescription as well. Good

luck....I've had similar problems, too, with a former gp.

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again

on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to

see a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach

the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue:

I don't know what to tell you that different than the suggestions that

were already posted. I would keep calling your Rheumy and make sure

that they know how many days you've been waiting for them to call the

Pharmacist. Keep on them, and keep leaving messages if you have

to. It really bothers me that your Rheumy is a " healthcare

professional " ......yet he doesn't have the common courtesy of ensuring

that you have the meds you need to function. If your med routine gets

disrupted, you can get very ill. I don't know how you're managing with

pain right now as it is. As a last ditch effort, can you go to your local

hospital ER if you have a bad flare? That was how I was originally

diagnosed with RA. Just a thought. Depends on what your health

benefits are like, etc.

I wish you all the best of luck. Keep fighting for your right to have

medication. Please post and let us know if you make any progress.

--- In , Sue <marysue@t...>

wrote:

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue:

I don't know what to tell you that different than the suggestions that

were already posted. I would keep calling your Rheumy and make sure

that they know how many days you've been waiting for them to call the

Pharmacist. Keep on them, and keep leaving messages if you have

to. It really bothers me that your Rheumy is a " healthcare

professional " ......yet he doesn't have the common courtesy of ensuring

that you have the meds you need to function. If your med routine gets

disrupted, you can get very ill. I don't know how you're managing with

pain right now as it is. As a last ditch effort, can you go to your local

hospital ER if you have a bad flare? That was how I was originally

diagnosed with RA. Just a thought. Depends on what your health

benefits are like, etc.

I wish you all the best of luck. Keep fighting for your right to have

medication. Please post and let us know if you make any progress.

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Yes! this is good advice. Or send someone else in for you. I did this and

they got really mad but my husband walked out with a handful of prescriptions.

snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote:I think I would go to the

office, explain what happened, and say that

you will wait for the prescriptions you need.

Sierra

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Yes! this is good advice. Or send someone else in for you. I did this and

they got really mad but my husband walked out with a handful of prescriptions.

snowdrift52003 <snowdrift52003@...> wrote:I think I would go to the

office, explain what happened, and say that

you will wait for the prescriptions you need.

Sierra

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue,

Well that's just plain ridiculous!! Regardless of how busy a doctor

is, usually his staff can look up the prescription in your file, and

set it before the doctor to sign! Is there anyone who can intercede

for you and go over there personally? I think my husband would have

had the rheumy by the neck by now! Maybe your GP could help?

Having his patient load increased is no excuse for not writing your

prescriptions in a timely manner. What is he going to do for the rest

of his new patients then, just not write prescriptions?

I hope you are able to resolve this quickly--it's not fun being without

your meds.

Peace,

Judi

[Guest guest]

Sue,

Well that's just plain ridiculous!! Regardless of how busy a doctor

is, usually his staff can look up the prescription in your file, and

set it before the doctor to sign! Is there anyone who can intercede

for you and go over there personally? I think my husband would have

had the rheumy by the neck by now! Maybe your GP could help?

Having his patient load increased is no excuse for not writing your

prescriptions in a timely manner. What is he going to do for the rest

of his new patients then, just not write prescriptions?

I hope you are able to resolve this quickly--it's not fun being without

your meds.

Peace,

Judi

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I am kind of behind on posts, sorry to hear what your going through.

This has happened to me also. I would go to the office, and not leave

until you have the prescriptions in your hand. This is so awful that

you have to go through this. I would find another rheumy if they

can't do any better. I would let the doctor know also.

Hugs, Tawny

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I am kind of behind on posts, sorry to hear what your going through.

This has happened to me also. I would go to the office, and not leave

until you have the prescriptions in your hand. This is so awful that

you have to go through this. I would find another rheumy if they

can't do any better. I would let the doctor know also.

Hugs, Tawny

> Hi All,

>

> It looks as if I'm going to have to find a new rheumy. When I saw

my

> current one a few weeks ago, he was behind and didn't have time to

> write me new prescriptions. He said to have my pharmacy call for

them.

>

> Well, they have called and faxed and called and faxed since

Thursday

> and can get no response. I called on Friday afternoon, and again on

> Monday, this time speaking to a real person instead of leaving a

> message. Again, no response.

>

> I am completely out of Celebrex and will be out of Enbrel in a

couple

> of weeks.

>

> I know that this is a busy man, who has had his patient load

increased

> since my former rheumy relocated.

>

> This is unacceptable, but I don't know what to do. I can't snap my

> fingers and get a new rheumy who will prescribe me medications

before

> he even sees me. And we all know how long it takes to get in to see

a

> rheumy.

>

> My endo, who is at the same place, has the prescriptions on

computer

> and just has to print them out and sign them. He needs to teach the

> rheumy how to do this.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions?

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all of the suggestions about what to do in my predicament.

The trouble with the suggestion to go to the rheumy's office and wait

for prescriptions is that it is an hour away, and my husband has to

drive me. He's preparing for a pottery show and doesn't have time.

I decided to go to my PCP's office and see if she would be my rheumy

until I could find another. So this morning I got up about three hours

earlier than usual and went. She wasn't even there! Just my luck!

So I kept calling the rheumy's office until I got a live person. I

asked her if the rheumy was on vacation, and she said no. So after

explaining that my pharmacy had been trying to get a prescription for

Celebrex since last Thursday, I asked what the problem was. She said

that he is just overwhelmed since they had two doctors to leave. One

was my former wonderful rheumy, and I guess the other was the Fellow

who chose not to stay. She said something about getting the doctor on

call to call in the prescription. But I still haven't heard from the

pharmacy.

So tomorrow I guess I'll try my PCP again and see if she will help. She

might refuse.

Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all of the suggestions about what to do in my predicament.

The trouble with the suggestion to go to the rheumy's office and wait

for prescriptions is that it is an hour away, and my husband has to

drive me. He's preparing for a pottery show and doesn't have time.

I decided to go to my PCP's office and see if she would be my rheumy

until I could find another. So this morning I got up about three hours

earlier than usual and went. She wasn't even there! Just my luck!

So I kept calling the rheumy's office until I got a live person. I

asked her if the rheumy was on vacation, and she said no. So after

explaining that my pharmacy had been trying to get a prescription for

Celebrex since last Thursday, I asked what the problem was. She said

that he is just overwhelmed since they had two doctors to leave. One

was my former wonderful rheumy, and I guess the other was the Fellow

who chose not to stay. She said something about getting the doctor on

call to call in the prescription. But I still haven't heard from the

pharmacy.

So tomorrow I guess I'll try my PCP again and see if she will help. She

might refuse.

Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue:

I know it's hard to stay positive right now, but keep trying your PCP

and keep calling the Rheumy's office if you can. I'm sorry that

you're having all this trouble getting meds that you are entitled to

have. It's sickening to hear about members of this group going

without their meds because the docs they are dealing with won't give

them a prescription or don't think they need the pain meds.

I hope and pray that tomorrow is a better day for you. Please,

consider going to the local hospital ER if the pain gets too bad.

Explain to them what is happening and I am certain that they would

give you something to get you by until your next appointment. Do not

suffer needlessly. Once the pain gets out of hand, it's very

difficult to get it back under control again.

Take care,

> Thanks for all of the suggestions about what to do in my

predicament.

>

> The trouble with the suggestion to go to the rheumy's office and

wait

> for prescriptions is that it is an hour away, and my husband has to

> drive me. He's preparing for a pottery show and doesn't have time.

>

> I decided to go to my PCP's office and see if she would be my

rheumy

> until I could find another. So this morning I got up about three

hours

> earlier than usual and went. She wasn't even there! Just my luck!

>

> So I kept calling the rheumy's office until I got a live person. I

> asked her if the rheumy was on vacation, and she said no. So after

> explaining that my pharmacy had been trying to get a prescription

for

> Celebrex since last Thursday, I asked what the problem was. She

said

> that he is just overwhelmed since they had two doctors to leave.

One

> was my former wonderful rheumy, and I guess the other was the

Fellow

> who chose not to stay. She said something about getting the doctor

on

> call to call in the prescription. But I still haven't heard from

the

> pharmacy.

>

> So tomorrow I guess I'll try my PCP again and see if she will help.

She

> might refuse.

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue:

I know it's hard to stay positive right now, but keep trying your PCP

and keep calling the Rheumy's office if you can. I'm sorry that

you're having all this trouble getting meds that you are entitled to

have. It's sickening to hear about members of this group going

without their meds because the docs they are dealing with won't give

them a prescription or don't think they need the pain meds.

I hope and pray that tomorrow is a better day for you. Please,

consider going to the local hospital ER if the pain gets too bad.

Explain to them what is happening and I am certain that they would

give you something to get you by until your next appointment. Do not

suffer needlessly. Once the pain gets out of hand, it's very

difficult to get it back under control again.

Take care,

> Thanks for all of the suggestions about what to do in my

predicament.

>

> The trouble with the suggestion to go to the rheumy's office and

wait

> for prescriptions is that it is an hour away, and my husband has to

> drive me. He's preparing for a pottery show and doesn't have time.

>

> I decided to go to my PCP's office and see if she would be my

rheumy

> until I could find another. So this morning I got up about three

hours

> earlier than usual and went. She wasn't even there! Just my luck!

>

> So I kept calling the rheumy's office until I got a live person. I

> asked her if the rheumy was on vacation, and she said no. So after

> explaining that my pharmacy had been trying to get a prescription

for

> Celebrex since last Thursday, I asked what the problem was. She

said

> that he is just overwhelmed since they had two doctors to leave.

One

> was my former wonderful rheumy, and I guess the other was the

Fellow

> who chose not to stay. She said something about getting the doctor

on

> call to call in the prescription. But I still haven't heard from

the

> pharmacy.

>

> So tomorrow I guess I'll try my PCP again and see if she will help.

She

> might refuse.

>

> Sue