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Hi everyone I now have my Fentanyl patch on, and waiting for it to get into my system.

I had called yesterday to see if my doctor had written the script, and sent it off. The receptionist said that she had done it, and it was probably sent off in yesterday's mail. So I called the pharmacy this afternoon, and they had received it, and it was ready to be picked up.

I am really glad to have the patch on now, but I'm still mad about this happening for the thousandth time it seems. I still plan to call and make an appointment next month when it gets close to being time for the refill.

I hope everyone is having a low pain evening.

love and hugs
Loretta

Vickie/nvrthesame98, I think Loretta did call last week for her scripts, in another posts she said that. Maybe you missed it or forgot, (just letting you know and not trying to be mean in any way).

Loretta, so glad you got your medication patch, but make sure your doctor knows that this has happen twice to you now. That you wish to be seen every month to prevent this from happening in the future.
You had me so worried! Prayers and well wishes...

Make sure to write this down so you can remember to talk about it with your doctor or print up your posts from here...

I'm w/ Vickie and LexiRae, Loretta.... you really need to call THIS week and make your appointment for at least 2 or 3 days before your meds run out (like Day 27 or Day 28).... That way - you can see the doctor and walk out of there w/ the script in hand. I'm afraid if you wait until later in the month to book the appt - something will go wrong, you won't get in to see her - and you'll just be in the same position again.

Call and make the appt. Like Vickie said, you need time to arrange transportation, don't you?

And, from there, I would just plan to see your doctor every 4 weeks. Much, much easier than taking the chance of being w/out your meds....

I just really encourage you to be assertive and advocate for yourself. I wouldn't accept any reason why you can't see the doctor every month.

Take care, Tina

Sorry, my error. Loretta glad you got your medications.

Post Edited (Chartreux) : 10/17/2013 1:16:45 PM (GMT-6)

Char your reading into this all wrong. No one's faulting her for calling about her meds we have now seen this happen to her 3 times in 6 months, that means the only time she's getting them on time is when she goes in to the office!

Which she said she's going to do next month but she said she's waiting until a few days before she's out of meds and calling for an appointment and we are all saying call now to make sure she gets in since it will be a week or so away from Thanksgiving and we know she has to call ahead for her to book transportation!

Your getting this all wrong and everyone who responded to this threads concerned because its becoming a common occurrence that's extremely hard on her.

Support doesn't mean standing by quietly... It's also about encouraging someone to do the "right" thing to make things better for themselves in the long run! We understand Loretta's situation quite well. That's why we are pushing her to get in monthly to avoid this situation.

And I agree, Susie.... We certainly don't need to be yelled at!

Thanks for correcting me, Sorry to everyone....

Mercy I haven't asked to come in monthly yet.

I can't call now to get an appointment, but you're all right that said I should call now. I will be doing that tomorrow. I have to call 48 hours before my appointment to schedule a pickup for the appointment.

Thank you all that supported me through this. It's a blessing that I have a place to come and get support from so many that know what it's like to go through chronic pain daily.

I hope you're all having a low pain evening. It's raining here, and my pain is terrible, but it's only supposed to last for 3-4 hours.

love and hugs
Loretta