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BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I had an appointment with my pdoc last week for a med check and refills, but I completely forgot it as I was focused on my stupid homework. The earliest I could get a new appointment was June 7th. I was going to request a refill last Friday, but my insurance only pays for one fill of each medication a month and it was a day early. :\ So I had to wait until Tuesday to call because of the weekend and the holiday.

I called and left a message for the lady who handles refill requests as soon as they opened on Tuesday, but I never heard back from her. Which is strange because it doesn't take more than a few hours for them to call in a refill and get back to me. I called again this morning and once again I have not heard anything back from them. I am now completely out of medication. I tried talking to the front desk, but no one answered. I know they are open.

I remembered my doctor is on vacation this week, but couldn't they get another one of their doctors to handle my refills? Either way it doesn't explain as to why I haven't heard anything at all.

I am afraid I won't get my meds refilled until June 7th. I am also worried I am going to go through withdrawals. I am already severely depressed and I seem to be coming down with a cold. I don't need to deal with withdrawals on top of this.

I could use some prayers or positive thoughts.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Wow, that's really not right. There should be someone covering for your doctor. And even a nurse can call in a refill on a prescription. Can you call tomorrow and tell them you have an emergency and that you need meds right away? Either that or I would suggest going to the ER. I know it's not cheap to go that route but you really do need your meds. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.
billwfriend
billwfriend
I am so sorry this has happened to you....you should have called friday and told them not to process till the next day....good people would do that for you....hugs and prayers for no withdrawals....
bridgie101
bridgie101
This doesn't sound good. Can you physically attend at that location and talk to a person? Dye your hair bright red, go in with a glazed look and a suspicious bulge in the kanga pocket of your batman hoodie. They'll refill that script tout de suite.

:D
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I stopped by today to see what was going on. Apparently another doctor had called in refills for most of my prescriptions and I had to go there anyway to get a copy of another. For some reason no one bothered to return my calls and tell me that the refills were called in. I am just happy to have my meds refilled!
billwfriend
billwfriend
yeah that the way baby...hugs
survivor69
survivor69
SO SORRY 2 READ U R IN SUCH A FIX.
I HOPE U DO NOT HAVE 2 WAIT A FULL WEEK TILL THEY REFILL YOUR MEDS..........................
PRAYING 4 U................................
GBU
DRENA B
;-O
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
Thank gosh you got your refills! I was going to suggest too that you go there in person. *whew*
Sounds like their alittle disorganized with the doc being out of the office!

Love you!!

LMT
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Glad you had a good outcome!
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Thanks everyone! Hugs!
soulsearcher83
soulsearcher83
Go to the office and complain about their lack of returning your urgent calls. Don't leave until they let you at least speak to a nurse who can handle refills.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
So glad you got your meds.
christar
christar
Wow,canI relate. I've bee severly depressed/traumatized. Due to negative events. And to top it off we were totally discharged from the place that prescribes the medications I went to an ER & had to get 1x partial refill, & now I'm stuck with nothing & with nobody to go to. What is wrong with these people. They make you feel worse & retraumatised. They should be held more accountable. But tnings just worse-a snowball effect.
I'm sorry this isn't more helpful. ( I was thinking of ending it tonight. It sounds like you at least have date to get them. That's good. I have next to no meds in sight, Maybe it will help to know others go thru ittoo. .
sweatingbullets
sweatingbullets
You know, I'm not sure what you are taking but if running out of meds can cause withdrawals I would really second guess those meds maybe. I came across a list of safe meds:


End of list.
I've lived the horror of meds gone wrong and let me tell you it is a person's worst nightmare.
Be careful
Trudilu
Trudilu
I'm glad you got your situation resolved, hopefully.

I've been in this sort of position, myself, where I rant out of medication and could not get in touch with anyone for a refill.

There should always be an answering service or back-up for your Dr. For any emeregency that comes up. If you are taking a med thhat you are not supposed to stop (abruptly) it's an emergency. When you call you say it's an emergency and insist on speaking to an n-call Dr. Or Pysician's Assistant. Usually they will give you just enough to get you through the time that is needed to talk to your Dr. Next. It is their responsibility to do so. I would also act like it's very serious to get their attention and take it seriously!

I've gotten nervous every on a few occasions but it all worked out because of a back up that every Dr. Is required to take care of an emergency, and stopping certain drugs abruptly is considered an emergency in many cases.
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