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Posted 7/11/2013 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Draka,

I just wanted to say that I wasn't accusing you of doing anything wrong with getting your medications. I'm sorry that you felt I was stepping out of bounds commenting that Vickie wasn't pointing the finger at you.

I've been a member here a really long time, and I have to say in the 10 years I've been here I have NEVER TRIED to OFFEND anyone. I sincerely apologize that I did so.

I hope that you will be able to get your medications filled if that's the route you intend to go on. Or if you plan to wean yourself off the medication, I hope it goes well for you. I'm truly sorry that you are being treated so unfairly there. Good luck to and best wishes.

Hugs,
Barbara
Posted 7/12/2013 6:38 AM (GMT 0)
Oxy is highly addictive and in high demand, especially in FL. Considering FL's past with illegal pill mills and crooked doctors, I am not surprised at what is happening there. It is only one drug. You should just try something else, while it may not work as well, something different is certainly better than nothing at all. Best of luck.
Posted 7/12/2013 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think Oxy is any more or less addictive than any of the other pain medications out there. If it wasn't Oxy it would be something else...like it was before Oxy was popular.

I think Oxy gets a bad rep, when it should be the people misusing, abusing, selling and stealing it that get the bad rep.

FL is definitely not the only state where Oxycodone is in high demand/high abuse, nor is it the only state where there are/were lots of pill mills and crooked drs.

The success stories never make it into the news. The people who've had positive life changes never get to share their stories...because it's not sensational. its not dramatic...

I'm just really ready for people to start putting the blame where it belongs- on the people, not the substance. I get so much crap from people around me because I'm using pain medication...and heaven help me if I say its Oxycodone. Even though I use my medication responsibly, keep it in my possession responsibly, and unless I told you...you would never know I was on it.

*End Rant* That wasn't directed at anyone in particular...just a culmination of my frustration...
Posted 7/12/2013 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Wishing you the best in getting pain meds that work for you.. or in trying to wean yourself off if that is what you want to do..

Lexirae
Ditto the frustration.. I am sure that my 'detractors' would be very surprised to know that my many cranky times are those when I am in most pain
(NOT WITHDRAWL)
due to trying to NOT take B Thru meds..
To the point of screaming in my face

for years I did not take meds on a regular basis & was miserable ..
had aversion to taking meds per what others think about addiction etc
but I finally asked for & found right combination that improved my quality of life..
Whoever does not like it can go whistle in the wind.. : D
Posted 7/12/2013 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Actually, Pharmacies are allowed by HIPAA law to access your medical records and discuss things with your Physician or Nurse having anything to do with your medication.

Every Pharmacy should have the HIPAA disclosure posted as well as when you sign this at your Dr's office it states this as well. In my Sam's club, there is a framed portion of it right where the "drop off" is for prescriptions.

Pharmacists agree and adhere to the HIPAA in regards to they are not allowed to just give information to people or those not associated with your health care unless you give them permission.

Here is a copy of part of the law...PHI is Protected Health Information:


The HIPAA privacy rule is applicable to most day-to-day pharmacy operations.2 In general, all PHI must be kept private, and only the minimum necessary information should be disclosed for health care operations and payment. This rule does not exclude exchange of clinical information with other caregivers who are actively involved in the patient’s care. For example, a pharmacist may discuss clinical information with a physician or nurse practitioner who is prescribing a medication for the patient. This use of PHI falls under normal health care treatment. However, the pharmacist may not discuss PHI with a third party who has no treatment relationship or health insurance coverage relationship with the patient, unless there is patient consent. This rule applies to all types of communication including oral, written, and electronic

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 7/12/2013 2:43:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/13/2013 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
I really think it depends on the people you have working at whatever pharmacy you go to that decides how things will go for a person.

I've used the Walgreens where I live for a few years now and never have I been asked to give any information that wasn't directly related to my scripts. I think the pharmacists can either make or break the way the store is run and how the customers are treated.
Posted 7/13/2013 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
Lahaina.....No worries at all! That never would cross my mind!

I just wanted to share the information about Pharmacies and the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)...I understand that in FL you all have a MUCH tougher time with things than in other states.

And I certainly agree, there can also be individual Pharmacists that take it upon themselves to do things that have nothing to with laws and make it more difficult for the patient to get their meds.

Hope you have a low pain weekend as well:)
Posted 7/14/2013 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Re: pharmacists

I knew a young man a couple of years ago who was in his second year of pharmacy school. He - his class - were told that, in the near future doctors will be diagnosing & pharmacists will be deciding & prescribing the meds..

Has anyone else heard about this??

If that is true these stories of dirty looks, rudeness etc are much more frightening re:future access to pain management.

My pm doctor has a history with me & am sure some of his diagnosis is from his hands on my knots, etc as well as observations & medical history.
Posted 7/15/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)

nvrthesame98 said...
I don't know why you continue to insist that anyone is saying your doing anything wrong. We all have the same difficulty filling meds as you and as you stated the very same problems I mentioned maybe you didnt read the entire post.

The list is not something I pulled out of my head its regulations and laws this state has implemented that apply to all of us.

I already said that the grocery stores wont carry those types of meds and even why.

As for how much meds anyone gets? Your under the impression that's no one's business? You couldn't be more wrong about that as the DEA and FDA has made it their business to dictate the number of pills you may take in a month.

As for reminding members when we are skimming the edge of HWs rules, Peter intrusts us with doing that.

Im sorry to say this is a thread I wont be revisiting as sometimes those who ask for opinions and answers don't like the ones they're given.

I can tell you from a healthcare professionals standpoint patients attitudes go a long way in how your viewed and treated.

Good luck to you.

This is a place of support right?

Vicki I really wish you would stay away from my posts as you are speaking to me in a very condescending away and jsut plain rude with your constant insinuations you just keep picking at me.

I am a little defensive when I come here.. I was accused by Mods before of being someone else, it wasn't just one person it was a group attack kinda like it is here... not an attack- but really when several people answer for another person it's like a clique where new members do not fit in- at least that is how I feel

I am grateful for those here who have been kind to me- Thank you all

I came back here because I literally NEED HELP

I don't feel like going on anymore and yes, I know it's a rule here not to talk about suicide- but that is where i am

I really feel this place would be a lot more inviting if mods didn't jump all over everyone for one little thing mentioned or pulling up an old post- so what!?!?!.. I've had a mod before come into my post and edit out my siggy because it went over the limit- the rules

Whatever I won't be back
Posted 7/15/2013 5:43 AM (GMT 0)
I have a question. I have read this thread several times and if I'm reading it correctly, "medical information" and "medical records" are being used interchangeably. Is Walgreens asking for "medical information" or "medical records"
Posted 7/15/2013 7:05 AM (GMT 0)
Draka,

The moderators here are just volunteers... people just like you and other members, that are dealing w/ multiple health and pain issues.... The only thing "extra" that we do is watch for spam on our forum and help make sure the rules are followed. That's it.

As w/ all the members here, we all have our own opinions, style of writing and so forth.

The other thing that we do is make ourselves available via e-mail... and all of us are open to discussing matters that are best left off of the forum.

As you already know, you live in a state where it can be difficult to get proper pain management. When I read the various responses on this thread - it was simply a discussion on AGREEING w/ you.... and just showing the various reasons "why" it was gotten so difficult. There was nothing that was directed at you personally.... even once you said you felt that way -- members came back and apologized.

I am sorry that you are having a very difficult time w/ everything. While we can't discuss self harm at the forum, I do want to tell you that there are resources listed in the CP 101 sticky at the top....

--Tina
Posted 7/15/2013 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
Draka why you continue to think anyone here including me has insinuated in any way that you're doing anything wrong is beyond me. Some have even apologized for how you took what they said personally.

You came here and stated you were having problems getting your meds and several of us tried to explain why that was. I kept what I saw personally in your post sending up flags to myself and stated what I knew to be a broad range of problems for everyone living here,including me. You aren't being too supportive getting rude about how lucky the folks are that "plunk "down their scripts. That was uncalled for.

You come expecting support when all you've done is accuse people here of making insinuations about you. Rant about how the Mods do this and that all following rules we didn't make Peter did with good reason.

By your own admission you came here defensive because of past problems with Mods and the people who happen to appreciate the time we dedicate to making this one of the best forums out there. You possibly allowed that defensive attitude make preconceived notions about me as soon as you spotted the moderator under my name.

If you seriously are accusingly me of pushing you to cause harm to yourself as you've also done in the past with other mods I encourage you to take Tina's advice and seek options immediately.

I would have been more than happy to spoke off forum with you but you don't list an email, however I do so everyone is always welcome and encouraged to use it for support or advice or merely to chat.

Im sorry you feel the need to leave but remember if you ever change your mind the forum and its mods and members will welcome you back.
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