Frustrated with my neuro....again......

[Ashelen]

I don't know why, but it always seems like he's confused about something or another with my scripts. Today I called for a refill - day 20 out of 20 - and his receptionist said "you should have had a written script" -wtf? I haven't been in to see him since October- so I told her, and she goes "I'll let him know that you've used up the written script and the refill that came with it" like it was something BAD that I did, when in reality it's been 2 months....I generally refill my script on day 17 or 18, and my neuro is USUALLY fine with that because BEFORE this I was taking the Norco 3xday and now I'm on 2xday and he knew I was going to have a little trouble with that here and there. so the fact that I've used up the original script AND refill is no big problem, it's actually expected.

So I'm going to assume that when he re-reads my chart he's going to be OK with everything, but it just really ***** because I'm going to run out this afternoon and since I'm a nanny of a 10-month old, not to mention MY two small children, I just don't have any time to sit there going through withdrawals! I told the receptionist that I was afraid of running out and she was like "well I'll just let him know and one of us will call you" like he wasn't going to be very helpful....

I don't know. I know I am reading too much into it because I'm sorta panicking, but this is just another irritation in a long line of irritations with my neuro. I just called my husband and told him that he HAS to be at my appointment on thursday because I need an advocate. I NEED someone to speak up and tell him that the 2x a day just isn't enough for me, which is why I'm running out early....I've NEVER run out early habitually before. When I was on the 3x a day not only did I never run out early but I also sometimes went over....and thinking of the long holiday and possibly running out scares the CRAP out of me. So I'm going to talk to him at my appointment thursday and tell him honestly that it's not cutting it. I want my husband to be there for/with me because I'm totally chicken poop when it comes to standing up for myself and I'm shaking right now even thinking about it....I really want to go back on something long-acting. if I'm going to have to take this crap every single day anyway, I'd like to go back on a low dose of MSContin and use a lower dose norco for breakthrough because that's what managed my pain the best in the past....but I don't want to SUGGEST it because I know how THAT would look. I'm just frustrating...

I know that the norco dose I'm on is fairly low, despite the mg of the norco, and I don't feel like I appear to be some drug addict or anything, but I always hate talking to my neuro about my medicine...it just scares me. I'm sitting here in tears wondering why it just can't be easy....why can't he just get the request and either say "ok you're filling it too early, wait 3 days" or "okay I'll fill it now"....instead of these cryptic passed down messages through the nurses....Idk what to do if I don't hear from him by the time his lunch break is over (2pm) should I call??? I'm so upset and frustrated I can't stop crying and it's upsetting my 2-year-old :'(.

[namnam46]

As you can tell - I was STILL typing when you let us know that ALL was well. :)  I'm SOOO glad that ONCE again he came through for you my Dear Ashelen!!

I STILL think that you need to ASK him what HE thinks would be the BEST for you knowing your circumstances and let him know that you would LOVE to take FEWER pills IF possible and NOT have to worry about running out 2 to 3 days early and what does he think about taking a LT med with something for BT meds.

You KNOW that I'm here for you ANYTIME!!!  :)

I'm VERY HAPPY that this has worked out for you ONCE again.....Mama Sherry

[namnam46]

Oh My Dear - It REALLY makes me so sad to see you having to go through ALL of this STRESS right now.  Your Doctor KNOWS what you are going through and that you DON'T abuse your meds in ANY WAY at all!!  I DON'T know why SOME Doctors Office Assistants and SOME nurses sound ALMOST accusatory when OTHERS on MH DON'T have to deal with the type that YOU are having to deal with.  I just WISH that EVERYONE were as fortunate as I am and had the type of Doctor, Office Assistants AND Nurses that I have that NEVER treat me OR ANYONE that I've EVER seen in my PM Doctor's practice rudely or accusatory when they have done NOTHING wrong!!

Now, that said, I REALLY do think that YOUR Doctor WILL come through for you as he KNOWS that you aren't doing ANYTHING wrong!  :)

You DEFINITELY need your Hubby to go with you on Thursday to your appointment.  You are VERY fortunate to have a Loving and Caring Hubby like yours to back you up and "BE THERE FOR YOU"!!!.

Your idea of having a LT med along with something for BT is ABSOLUTELY the route that you NEED to look at with him.  IF you are concerned about ASKING him about that then JUST bring it up and ASK for HIS opinion on it.  JUST be sure to let him know OR have your Hubby do it, how this JUST isn't giving you the help that you REALLY need to keep your pain under control.

As far as you calling back after lunch, I would go with my gut feeling and judge it by how QUICKLY your Doctor has returned your calls in the past.  YOU will have the BEST idea as to what you should do on this.  JUST go by your gut feeling on this!!!

I'm sending you MEGA HUGS and much Love.......Mama Sherry

[Ashelen]

I was there, there was no problem with it after all and he called in another script...however, I'm still incredibly anxious about my appointment...how would YOU broach the topic of needing more/different meds?