In so much pain

Hi everyone I'm in so much pain. I called my pcp Monday because the last Fentanyl patch I had was to be replaced last night. I didn't hear anything from them, so I called today and the receptionist told me that a script had been sent in the mail today for the oxycodone. I said nothing for the Fentanyl patches? She told me no. I told her I asked for Fentanyl patches too, so she said she would let the dr. know. Now I'm going to have to wait probably until at least Friday. Now I'm sitting here with all this pain to deal with, and I'm scared I'm going to go into withdrawls. I really wish that that receptionist could have done her job right. I'm really frustrated and angry right now. I've been getting Jerome to put the BenGay on my back, but that only helps some for about 30 minutes and then nothing. I only have 5mg oxycodone, and i took two today, and it didn't do anything much. What do I do? I'm practically read to cry. It hurts so bad. I don't wish this on anyone, but if they could only walk in my shoes for one day, maybe they would be more careful. I guess next month I'll call three or four days before the last one is to be changed. I was hardly able to go to sleep last night. It was storming outside when i went to bed. Storms scare me, but it was the pain of course that kept me awake. I'm so glad that you guys and girls are here for me. I don't know what I would do without you all. Just to know that you all know what I'm going thru, and that I'm not alone. I have generalized anxiety disorder, and my anxiety is going thru the roof too.

I hope you're all having a low pain night. I love you all.

hugs
Loretta

Oh goodness Loretta!

     *warm hugg* This is not good at all. Not one bit. Is there some way for Jerome to pick it up for you instead of waiting for the mail? There is no way the Oxy is going to be able to work as well as your patches. It wont be able to even touch your level of pain. Going without the patch for two days will wreak havoc on your body. It will take days to get back on track with pain and medication built up in your system. I really wish the young lady had been more competent about the task. Her errors..  I am so very sorry. I don't have any advise to offer except try to clear up your schedule for the next 3 or 4 days. Just keep it to the bare minimum. Even daily tasks will take every ounce of energy and strength you have.

    We will keep you in our prayers but gosh I am so sorry. I know you face some very hard days ahead. Hang in there!

*warm hugg*
       dani

I've been in your shoes. With the VA you have to call in refills at least 10 days ahead. So I watch the dates on my bottles and try to call them in on time. Sometimes I have extra at the end of the month so I'll save them for awhile. I'm allowed to take 6 hydrocodein a day some days I only need 4 or 5 so that also gives me a cushion. With the patch you don't have the luxory. I can totally understand your frustration. That's why I joined this site tonight, to try and connect with people who understand. For the last week my meds have only gotten my pain down to a 3 or 4 at the best. I'd say 7 is the average over the last week. I haven't been able to do anything and it's so frustrating. I'm absolutely sick of watching TV. I prefer to read but I can't focus when I'm in this much pain. My best advice for you is to establish a routine or mark the calendar for when you need to call in refills. Most of mine refill on the same day of the month so I only have to worry about one day. If some have a 60 or 90 day supply I still call in the refill with the others and the system just tells me when it's due to be sent out. I have to keep everything simple so I can remember. I'm intelligent but have a hard time remembering little important details like calling in a refill. I see now that I missed my muscle relaxer when I called in my other scripts so I'll be w/o those for 10 days.

Joel

After YEARS of CP, I have slowly discovered how to always have at least a weeks worth handy. Learned this really years ago when my CP MD went on vacation and I was almost out and you can imagine what's it's like to get meds from the on call MD. I've done this by calling a few day before its really time and they usually release the RX because its so close, so I've saved from the overlap and another tactic is when I'm having a rare mild pain day, I really try not to take the BT meds as much so I have and extra supply handy in case MD not available. The other thing I thought of years ago--and sorry to freak people out if they haven't already thought of this--but what would happen if there is a natural disaster and hospitals are shut down or only dealing with life threatening injuries, think about it.

 

  Dear Loretta,

 

    Did you make it through the night alright? How are you feeling this morning?

 

*warm huggs*

       dani

   Gee Loretta , I'm so sorry to hear your having such a hard time right now , I hope you feel better soon and you get the meds you need quickly .I know how difficult that can be and its very wise to talk about what your feeling . please keep the faith , this will pass too , I'm thinking of you my friend . Mikel

 

Dear Loretta,

    Hey there! *hugg* I am glad you stopped by. I am so sorry your pain is so high right now. To make matters worse you are going through withdrawal of one of the worst kinds there is. I wish there was some way that I could help you.

     Yes!! I absolutely agree! Call them 5 days ahead each month. 3 days for them to get their you-know-what's in gear and 2 days for mail delivery. You just cannot go through this again. I really wish you had asked about the meds, but I know she has just woken you up. At the very least, please consider mentioning the incident to the head RN or your doctor. It is important that it doesn't happen to you ever again, or anyone else for that matter.

     I am a little worried about your MRIs. Did she set up an appointment to go over the results with your doctor? I hope so, that might be a good time to talk about the medication withdraw too. Be sure to let us know what you find out, it does not sound good at all. The last thing you need is even more on your shoulders right now.

     Try to rest as much as you are able...  if you even can rest. Know you are in our prayers tonight.

*warm hugg*
       dani

Loretta *gentle hugs* I'm thinking of you.