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cherrychanga 04/12/2013

I just got a phone call from my PCP's office. The nurse said that my doctor wants to come right now and bring all my meds with me! The one other time they pulled this was also in bad weather, but I was also working so dropping everything and driving in a snowstorm was not going to happen. That nurse was really nice about it and said I could wait until Monday or Tuesday of the next week. It was still an extra 25 minute trip to go the next week when I didn't even have an appt., but at least she was nice about it.

I tried to explain to this nurse that I couldn't drive anywhere on these roads since I just removed my snow tires. I told her that I'd rescheduled my Rheumatology appt. for this very reason! I didn't like her tone...she said she'd tell my doctor.

We just had a conversation at my last appt. and discussed the fact that I've never misused my meds or given her any reason to think so. I've passed every urine test and returned unused meds when we switched mid month.

I think she's just being miserable. She informed me that I was her only chronic pain patient...and pointed her finger at me in an accusing way. What the hell is her problem?

I probably should have just taken my chances on the roads, but I chose not to. I have no idea what's going to happen now. Now I'm not just pissed, but I'm a little scared, too. Crap...crap crap crap.

Enigma609 04/12/2013

Take a deep breath, there is nothing you can do in this situation. YOu have done nothing wrong. The weather is friggen terrible and you are handicapped. Whatever protocol that has to be done, can be done on Monday and a few days won't make a bit of difference. Her issues are her own and your doctor is not a miserable monster. You have legitimate documented problems and your doctor is aware of them. The nurse is just doing a procotol thing. Brush her from your mind.

Hugs hun, Maybe call later and tell her that you are real worried about her call and not being able to come on demand in this weather. Twist it back at her to get her to connect with how you feel.

Dixe4me 04/12/2013

Enigma is right. I would call back too and voice my concerns.

cherrychanga 04/12/2013

I have to give a haircut in a couple minutes and this incident has given me chest pains from anxiety! I emailed my therapist and he may even offer to call for me.

Empathy66 04/12/2013

We dont know the why's and the reasons and problems at the surgery as to why they felt the need to change your appointment and call you in at such short notice. For all we know, someone cancelled theirs and she had a free slot and it was you who got called. She's just got a tone in her voice because she's got a little re- jigging to do in the appointment book, tough! She's getting paid to sort it!
Remember this is their problem and not yours! So you did absolutely the right thing and said you couldn't make it in the snow. Do not feel responsible!

cherrychanga 04/12/2013

Unfortunately that's not the case here. I already have my regular 4 week med check appt. scheduled for week from next Monday. This is just a random pill count and pee test to make me prove myself without warning. I've never had a red flag on my record...ever!

You're supposed to be willing to drop everything, grab all your meds and get right over there. I'm going to find an orange jumpsuit to wear to my appts.. If I'm going to be treated like a criminal, I might as well look like one!

Empathy66 04/12/2013

You sure do things differently over there! On our prescriptions it will say when i last put a script in, like today, so if i went and tried to get more in 3 weeks, they would tell i'm not due for more, but if i put a script in in 2 months from now, they know i'm due for more, no need for me to prove anything!
Try not to worry, i hope you get it sorted.

serenityha 04/12/2013

i agree on so many points:
the weather is bad and your car isn't prepared
it's not fair the demand your appearance without more notice
if you are her only CP pt what has she done to understand your issues
what is the reason for this?

please try to put your mind at ease and see what will happen next week.

hugs and support

MoonDancingNana 04/12/2013

My only advice is to take a deep breath and realize you are not the problem. The attitude towards you on the phone was totally unprofessional. The first line of inquiry should have been to ask how you were doing, did you have anything going on to prevent coming into the office. A line of attack is never conducive to a good working relationship. Even a greater concern is the weather and you have every right to not compromise your life on the roads.

Hugs and Peace,
Joanne

Dixe4me 04/12/2013

I understand your fear cherry. The very idea that they can take your pain meds away at the drop of a hat is very scary. Not only the thoughts of having to deal with the tremendous pain but also the withdrawal symptoms. The anxiety over this is going to drive you crazy.....call them! It's the only way you are going to be able to ease your mind. Voice your concerns and offer to come in the first day the roads permit.
Hugs

deleted_user 04/12/2013

Cherry,

Calm down....and breathe. This is just normal PM Contract care...we sign the contracts we agree to the terms when we accept their services. She could make you do this once a week if she wanted to. You have to remember Dr.'s have protocol and rules and FDA crap to follow and deal with and the fact that your her only CP patient makes it harder for her, not easier. She doesn't do this all day long with tons of patients, she had to keep up to date and current with 1 patient, which means she's a lot easier to get "checked out" by the higher ups.

Ignore the nurses tone, it's Friday, they've worked all week and remember they have to drive in the awful weather to get to work....so she's probably just frazzed and not in a 'people' mood...hell you couldn't pay me enough to do that job. The crap they have to put up with with the 'no thanks' they get...ummm.NOPE.

Just go in Monday or Tuesday, calm and normal do your UA, whatever and get it done. Don't act defensive, just be yourself going in for a called appt. And whatever you do, don't tell them you went out in this weather to get your hair cut, when you told them you couldn't drive because of the bad weather!! LOL

Hang in there girl,

Kat

heatherhurts 04/12/2013

Damn, Cherry.

Autumn14 04/13/2013

Cherry, ugh so sorry about this. How frustrating! I'm glad you didn't go, with the roads being bad and you not being in a good fame of mind, that can be scary. They can't expect you to drop whatever you are doing and run over there at any time. A lot of us don't even drive, what if we didn't have a way to get there???

I hope it works out and I'm sure it will!

Hugs, autumn

deleted_user 04/15/2013

Sorry you are going through all of this, Cherry.

I have to say, I was shocked to read this. Granted, I am only been in the chronic pain world for two and a half years, but I have never been asked to provide a urine sample, account for my meds, or even have a sit down review. I have had three different pain mgmt. doctors. None of them has been very aggressive in managing me and my meds. They also have not done much, if anything, to get me any relief, but at least they are supportive and don't treat me like an addict or a suspected dealer.

Maybe patient rights are better supported here in California.

tendonshurt 04/15/2013

Please update us when you get back from your Dr appointment.

muskrattiger 04/16/2013

i wold be pised off to but dont let it get to you and upset you they arent worth it ..............here they only give you a percription for a certin amount for 3 months and you cant get eney more untill the next 3 month ..........it is very diferent there ................everyone here has realy good advice for you ...............i hope that you are feeling better about it all now .............................god bless

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