Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I have to go thru several pharmacies most times........ but most come from the closest one...... Rite-Aid and handy as I do refills online. But most did not carry what the doctor would put me on so would have to wait a few days for them to order it, giving me re-adjustment time to the med and/or have my parents drive yet another 30 miles out of their way just to get them. Is there another pharmacy nearby that you could use instead (even if it is a different branch of the same pharmacy)? I know where I live there seems to be a pharmacy on every corner. That would probably stop the shortages. Just a thought... --------------------------------------------------------------------- " Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution! " Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://mail.spaminspector.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free With AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 3/5/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Thanks Debbi- He did not hand me a set of instructions but did have it written on his chart- well- my chart....... You know what I mean........ The mix up was all the secretaries fault........ this is like the third time she has done this....... I think from now on - I will just try to avoid her or make notes of each mess up she caused and hand them to the doctor! The medication does sometimes not make my head all that clear but definitely found out I was correct so- whew- feel better knowing the medications didnt make me hear things differently. Take Care- TJ I have a really simple answer to this... Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take the file with you each time you go. Simple! Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Thanks Debbi- He did not hand me a set of instructions but did have it written on his chart- well- my chart....... You know what I mean........ The mix up was all the secretaries fault........ this is like the third time she has done this....... I think from now on - I will just try to avoid her or make notes of each mess up she caused and hand them to the doctor! The medication does sometimes not make my head all that clear but definitely found out I was correct so- whew- feel better knowing the medications didnt make me hear things differently. Take Care- TJ I have a really simple answer to this... Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take the file with you each time you go. Simple! Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Thanks Debbi- He did not hand me a set of instructions but did have it written on his chart- well- my chart....... You know what I mean........ The mix up was all the secretaries fault........ this is like the third time she has done this....... I think from now on - I will just try to avoid her or make notes of each mess up she caused and hand them to the doctor! The medication does sometimes not make my head all that clear but definitely found out I was correct so- whew- feel better knowing the medications didnt make me hear things differently. Take Care- TJ I have a really simple answer to this... Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take the file with you each time you go. Simple! Debbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I could not agree more! And if this doctor won't then get the pharmacist to. Jill > I have a really simple answer to this... > > Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). > There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing > with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! > > Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it > is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take > the file with you each time you go. > > Simple! > > Debbi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I could not agree more! And if this doctor won't then get the pharmacist to. Jill > I have a really simple answer to this... > > Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). > There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing > with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! > > Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it > is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take > the file with you each time you go. > > Simple! > > Debbi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 I could not agree more! And if this doctor won't then get the pharmacist to. Jill > I have a really simple answer to this... > > Just ask the doc to write the instructions down (IN HIS HANDWRITING). > There is not a doctor in the world that would refuse when they are dealing > with drugs - pain and triplicates!!!! > > Besides, when you are taking pain medication you may not be clear too ... it > is a great safety net for you when you get home. Keep it in a file and take > the file with you each time you go. > > Simple! > > Debbi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Good idea, but you may have to also have him dictate it back to you and you write it down, if his handwriting is as bad as most doctors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Good idea, but you may have to also have him dictate it back to you and you write it down, if his handwriting is as bad as most doctors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Oh - Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? I've run into more than my share of them. I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. I hate that. The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. I hate them. Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... TJ Oh - Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? I've run into more than my share of them. I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. I hate that. The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. I hate them. Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... TJ Oh - Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? I've run into more than my share of them. I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. I hate that. The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. I hate them. Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Yes- I've been on vicodin myself- tore my colitis/ulcer up pretty bad it did....... thats why they chnged it to Lortab. Hugs to you - Take care TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Yes- I've been on vicodin myself- tore my colitis/ulcer up pretty bad it did....... thats why they chnged it to Lortab. Hugs to you - Take care TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Yes- I've been on vicodin myself- tore my colitis/ulcer up pretty bad it did....... thats why they chnged it to Lortab. Hugs to you - Take care TJ, I have tried the Vicodin ES, that's what it is called in the dose you described. Sorry, it made me sleepy but didn't do a whole lot for me pain wise, but it's stronger than the Loritab! Same drugs between the two, but an increased dosage of the same med in the VicodinES. Sincerely, S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners whatsoever........ > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction to it....... Did it help - etc? > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > TJ > > > Oh - > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical degree? > I've run into more than my share of them. > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you wonder just how the heck they got it! > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and they think they know it all. > I hate that. > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are the all knowing and better than you. They think. > I hate them. > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > Hugs, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, That's what Hydrocodone plus Tylenol is, Extra Vicodin plus extra Tylenol. Tell him, since it's the same drug that tore your gut up. Gees the man has to understand that but he's forgotten. Don't give up the ship! Hugs S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me > LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their > degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there > are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners > whatsoever........ > > > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or > taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction > to it....... Did it help - etc? > > > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two > tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab > 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a > day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of > agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its > going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months > but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as > soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on > medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > > TJ > > > > > > Oh - > > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical > degree? > > I've run into more than my share of them. > > > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want > to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you > wonder just how the heck they got it! > > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and > they think they know it all. > > I hate that. > > > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're > real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are > the all knowing and better than you. They think. > > I hate them. > > > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > > > Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, That's what Hydrocodone plus Tylenol is, Extra Vicodin plus extra Tylenol. Tell him, since it's the same drug that tore your gut up. Gees the man has to understand that but he's forgotten. Don't give up the ship! Hugs S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me > LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their > degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there > are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners > whatsoever........ > > > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or > taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction > to it....... Did it help - etc? > > > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two > tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab > 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a > day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of > agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its > going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months > but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as > soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on > medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > > TJ > > > > > > Oh - > > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical > degree? > > I've run into more than my share of them. > > > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want > to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you > wonder just how the heck they got it! > > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and > they think they know it all. > > I hate that. > > > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're > real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are > the all knowing and better than you. They think. > > I hate them. > > > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > > > Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 TJ, That's what Hydrocodone plus Tylenol is, Extra Vicodin plus extra Tylenol. Tell him, since it's the same drug that tore your gut up. Gees the man has to understand that but he's forgotten. Don't give up the ship! Hugs S. Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me > LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their > degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there > are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners > whatsoever........ > > > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or > taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction > to it....... Did it help - etc? > > > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two > tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab > 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a > day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of > agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its > going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months > but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as > soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on > medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > > TJ > > > > > > Oh - > > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical > degree? > > I've run into more than my share of them. > > > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want > to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you > wonder just how the heck they got it! > > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and > they think they know it all. > > I hate that. > > > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're > real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are > the all knowing and better than you. They think. > > I hate them. > > > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > > > Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Must be why he was so 'nice' and gave me free samples of protonix...... done did lost all trust now....... Thought he acted like he cared- I feel like such a fool. --------------------------------------------------------------------- " Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution! " Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://mail.spaminspector.com Re: Drs are so grrrrrrrrr at times > > > > > > > > > > he he he,,,, actually - at this point I think the " receptionist " hates me > LOL........ But I did all in a nice way indeed. > > > > I call the doctors that shouldnt have degrees, doctors that got their > degree out of a box of cracker jacks...... I get a long with most- but there > are some that really just are impolite- thoughtless- no bedside manners > whatsoever........ > > > > Before I forget, I wanted to ask if anyone else here has been given or > taken the two newest medications that he has now put me on and your reaction > to it....... Did it help - etc? > > > > Meds again are- Methadone/methadose 10 mg po tab------- take one to two > tablets three times daily as needed for pain, with Lortab > 10/Acetaminophen/Hydrocodon 500 mg/ 10 mg PO Tab- > > > > That is the replacement ones for the 90 mgs of avinza (morphine) once a > day and lortab ----- well it says HYDROCODONE/APAP 7.5/650 TB- > > > > I have started on them this morning after yet another night of > agony.......... but I know its going to take more than a day to know if its > going to help....... actually, I always thought it took two to three months > but according to the dr - he stated that difference should be noticed as > soon as two weeks........... is this true with any one else on > medications....... am I numb to everything now or what....... > > > > TakeCare and hope all are having as great of a day as possible.... > > TJ > > > > > > Oh - > > Don't you hate those " receptionists " who think they have a medical > degree? > > I've run into more than my share of them. > > > > I had a receptionist at a rhuematology office tell me, " Why do you want > to come in for EDS? They can't do anything for it. " > > > > Then, there are those doctors who do have a medical degree, and you > wonder just how the heck they got it! > > Like, they must have " just passed " , and the bottom of their class, and > they think they know it all. > > I hate that. > > > > The worst, I think, are the physician's assistants. They think they're > real doctors. Give them a white coat, and a prescription pad, and they are > the all knowing and better than you. They think. > > I hate them. > > > > Geeze, it sounds like I hate everyone. I am getting too cynical! > > > > Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 You got that right - Would have to go back the next day to see which employee there has a smile from ear to ear- and loving his/her job for the day instead of 'just being there.' Funny thing is, we get them for pain and seems often they barely touch us ( make us feel high ) and the people that don't need the pain medication get more out of it than we that need it do? Hi TJ, My husband does this now when he gets his meds for Narcolepsy, only because the pharmacy incisted. It's a controlled med, and like you, he was shorted a couple times. It's for BOTH of your protection for them to do this - someone from the pharmacy could be pilfering a pill or two...if they know they're being counted right there, there's no way they OR anyone else can sneak a pill! Good shot! Love Lana --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free With AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 3/5/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 You got that right - Would have to go back the next day to see which employee there has a smile from ear to ear- and loving his/her job for the day instead of 'just being there.' Funny thing is, we get them for pain and seems often they barely touch us ( make us feel high ) and the people that don't need the pain medication get more out of it than we that need it do? Hi TJ, My husband does this now when he gets his meds for Narcolepsy, only because the pharmacy incisted. It's a controlled med, and like you, he was shorted a couple times. It's for BOTH of your protection for them to do this - someone from the pharmacy could be pilfering a pill or two...if they know they're being counted right there, there's no way they OR anyone else can sneak a pill! Good shot! Love Lana --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free With AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 3/5/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 You got that right - Would have to go back the next day to see which employee there has a smile from ear to ear- and loving his/her job for the day instead of 'just being there.' Funny thing is, we get them for pain and seems often they barely touch us ( make us feel high ) and the people that don't need the pain medication get more out of it than we that need it do? Hi TJ, My husband does this now when he gets his meds for Narcolepsy, only because the pharmacy incisted. It's a controlled med, and like you, he was shorted a couple times. It's for BOTH of your protection for them to do this - someone from the pharmacy could be pilfering a pill or two...if they know they're being counted right there, there's no way they OR anyone else can sneak a pill! Good shot! Love Lana --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free With AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 3/5/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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