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Posted 2/23/2013 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

It's been one of those days here, lol... had a bunch of errands to do and then saw my PCP about the vertigo (more on that in a second). But had to share one of my experiences....

At my PM appt. 2 weeks or so ago - she forgot one of my meds (Opana IR, for BT). I didn't notice it until I got to the pharmacy.... anyway, I picked the script up at the front office the next day.... but didn't get around to getting it filled until today.... (no, I can't tell a quick story, lol)...

I had the twins, two of the older boys... running around doing errands.... In the midst of everything, decided to stop by the "do it yourself" car wash and clean out our van.

Get to Walgreen's eventually.... and realize that the script that was underneath my wallet was thrown away at the car wash smhair

Let's just say the 2 miles back to the car wash felt like 200 miles. The whole time.... I'm going through every scenario. Explaining it to my doctor (that wasn't my biggest fear; still, I'd like to keep the reputation of a responsible patient!)... My biggest fear was someone getting my script with my name, address, birthday, doctor name -- PLUS, needless to say, Opana falling into someone else's hands. Good night - my blood pressure was sky high.

Get back to the car wash.... and there was my script. Uggggh. Soooo relieved. Didn't even care that about 10 men saw me digging through the garbage, lol....

Re: the vertigo.... spent an hour w/ my PCP. Left w/ a lab sheet full of stuff.... a slip for a brain MRI.... and referral to a neurologist.

So - no news.... only stuff to do next week - but at least it's a start.

Anyway, just had to share my "losing my script and losing my brain" moment... lol...

Hope you all have a good weekend :) --Tina
Posted 2/23/2013 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
YIKES!!! I am SO glad it worked out for you with finding that prescription!! As you said, it's one thing to have to tell the Dr. as they know you well enough but it would be VERY scary to have someone know that you are on these meds and where you live!

I am also worried about this that I rip off all my prescription labels and tear up into tiny pieces, put inside my dog food empty cans, and then put the empty bottles inside of V8 Splash, mayonnaise, or salad dressing empty plastic bottles!!! So it's all hidden and no one finds the bottles or information about the meds!

I will certainly pray that everything turns out ok with the brain MRI. It's so hard when it takes so long doing test after test...

I can't remember if they have already ruled out an inner ear infection?

Thanks for sharing your update today....I hope that all this has worn you out that you will sleep tonight:)

Hugs (( ))
Posted 2/23/2013 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like quite the day, for sure. Glad you survived it to tell the story, lol.

Hopefully tomorrow will be better, it would have to be.

david
Posted 2/23/2013 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tina Wow what a day. I'm so happy that you found the script. I hope this helps you sleep tonight with all the running around.

Take care.

love and hugs
Loretta
Posted 2/23/2013 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all.... yeah - I hope to sleep tonight.... for sure!

SB - I'm just as neurotic as well w/ my med bottles. Rip off labels and tear up, etc etc.

Re: inner ear infection.... doctor doesn't really think it's that because of several things, including that the vertigo isn't positional, etc. But did a complete physical today to rule out as much as possible.

Who knows at this point. Just wish it would go away!

--Tina
Posted 2/23/2013 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Note to self:
Do not clean out car on way to pharmacy from Dr's office.

I used to worry about my med bottles, but pharmacies have gotten on top of that stuff now.

If you are really worried about it, fire would solve the problem with a lot less hassle. Less risk of wrecking a hand trying to cut a label off a bottle. Got a grill? Problem solved.

Or bring the empty back to the pharmacy and ask them to dispose of it. They have methods of destruction like shredders or shredder services available.
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