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radical noodle

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81. I went through something similar last summer

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:50 PM

Jan 2025

My daughter had knee replacement surgery and the doctor had her on a strict schedule of pain meds that he did not want her to alter. Since they will only fill a small prescription for Oxycodone at a time, I was perpetually fighting with the pharmacy about the prescription. I finally told them that I'd just pay for it if the insurance denied it and I never had any more trouble with them.

Good luck! My husband has a lot of back pain, so I can imagine what you're going through.

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Furious! [View all] Mossfern Jan 2025 OP

Do you think they were speaking on behalf of your insurance company and not Walgreens? LeftInTX Jan 2025 #1

The doc sent in the script Mossfern Jan 2025 #3

Easy way to check would be to go to another pharmacy .... aggiesal Jan 2025 #7

Gotta be careful with that! forgotmylogin Jan 2025 #16

The only time I've gotten a paper script recently was after hours at the minor emergency clinic. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #25

I would think that would happen if a person went to multiple pharmacy's in a short period of time ... aggiesal Jan 2025 #40

This is pretty much right. My mom had spinal stenosis and was on oxy. forgotmylogin Jan 2025 #15

Thank you! Mossfern Jan 2025 #29

My son goes through this every month Lifeafter70 Jan 2025 #2

I feel for him! Mossfern Jan 2025 #5

A big thumb's up for the ketogenic dietary lifestyle because we are only beginning to find out elocs Jan 2025 #58

people who abuse pain meds suck too Skittles Jan 2025 #8

Absolutely Mossfern Jan 2025 #10

My Mother died from an OxyContin overdose SARose Jan 2025 #30

where did I trash people in chronic pain? Skittles Jan 2025 #32

That's okay SARose Jan 2025 #53

I absolutely feel for those folk Skittles Jan 2025 #55

No. It is the response to punish everyone for the abuse of a few Ms. Toad Jan 2025 #74

Whatever happened to, "First, do no harm." One MIGHT be forgiven for niyad Jan 2025 #18

They are just following the agreed ruling in the settlement that cost them $5 billion. MichMan Jan 2025 #4

That article was from 2022 Mossfern Jan 2025 #14

I guess they weren't enforcing it as much as they should have. MichMan Jan 2025 #17

I wonder how often Mossfern Jan 2025 #19

It's a stupid policy but it keeps the dea agents safe from chasing real drug dealers questionseverything Jan 2025 #35

Hi Mossfern SimplyHadEnough Jan 2025 #31

The rules for controlled medications have been " relaxed" since Covid. They are going back into effect this year with tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #36

I did not know this. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #41

I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to. tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #50

None of that describes my little deal. I went to the doc that day and he faxed it in. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #51

Yes, it's possible they may not fill if they are low in stock tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #56

tylenol 3 is indeed a controlled substance though. andy_smalls Jan 2025 #70

It would appear DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #48

actually, it's not unusual for folk who look like you to sell such meds Skittles Jan 2025 #6

I'd rather people who don't need it get the drugs as opposed to those who need it being denied. Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jan 2025 #12

the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them Skittles Jan 2025 #13

Ding Ding Ding! Mossfern Jan 2025 #22

Addicts will get their supply no matter what Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #38

Florida pressures doctors and pharmacies to not prescribe opioids. rubbersole Jan 2025 #9

Who you gonna call grandpamike1 Jan 2025 #20

There is a grandpamike1 Jan 2025 #21

NO Skittles Jan 2025 #33

That is hell to the no. murielm99 Jan 2025 #61

people acting like that freak is some kind of hero Skittles Jan 2025 #76

Does your insurance cover a doctor's visit Bluetus Jan 2025 #23

Yes and the very expensive MRI is as well Mossfern Jan 2025 #24

I'd be furious too. The ins. cos and pharmacy chains are interfering with you and your doctor. It gets worse every year. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #26

So am I! calimary Jan 2025 #72

It used to be you and your doctor. Period. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #75

A pharmacist can demand you need an MRI before filling a script? -nt CrispyQ Jan 2025 #27

It's always this way with controlled substances. I would say call your doctor's office - maybe they can give you a SheltieLover Jan 2025 #28

That's what happens when people are allowed to sue pharmacies like Walgreens & CVS, for DOING THEIR JOB, filling scripts krawhitham Jan 2025 #34

sorry to read about your experience and pain ClaudetteCC Jan 2025 #37

I'm so sorry proud patriot Jan 2025 #39

Politicians and ForgedCrank Jan 2025 #42

Your description of yourself reminds me Conjuay Jan 2025 #43

if they don't do that Skittles Jan 2025 #44

I hear you. Prayers. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #45

I quit going to the local CVS and started driving 20 miles to the closest Walmart for that very reason Cheezoholic Jan 2025 #46

My pain management doc Mossfern Jan 2025 #49

Which state is this? nt intrepidity Jan 2025 #64

DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes SheltieLover Jan 2025 #47

The nurse friend at the VA hospital said they would come in with various excuses keithbvadu2 Jan 2025 #52

Profiling based on best gender and age estimates is optimal. DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 2025 #54

Before the pandemic, the crackdown on pharmacies and doctors was scary and costly. summer_in_TX Jan 2025 #57

That's the new thing to make more money Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #59

Sorry to hear about your laminectomy experience. I had one 25 years ago with an L5/S1 rupture. I'm 72 now. elocs Jan 2025 #60

Based on your scenario, they are not also creating a drug-seeking behavior, but with the addition of fentanyl hundreds.. usaf-vet Jan 2025 #62

My late brother had broken his back while fishing in Alaska and it was rebroken by a physical terroapist (sic) OMGWTF Jan 2025 #63

Im so sorry that happened! Mossfern Jan 2025 #66

If you call the member services number on the back if your Part D insurance carrier dlk Jan 2025 #65

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Mosby Jan 2025 #67

"These "rules" are not preventing an opioid crisis - they're creating one." OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #68

How do they know you need another MRI? radical noodle Jan 2025 #69

Yes Mossfern Jan 2025 #73

I went through something similar last summer radical noodle Jan 2025 #81

Lots of people who voted for Trump will have a day of reckoning. Not just with meds, but pay and benefits too. nt Jit423 Jan 2025 #71

I fractured my llower left distal fibula back in August. They prescribed me a pain killer at the urgent care. CentralMass Jan 2025 #77

I have received the epidural Henry203 Jan 2025 #78

My surgery was L3,L4 and L5 Mossfern Jan 2025 #80

I think mine Henry203 Jan 2025 #82

That is Wallgreens and/or his liability insurance IbogaProject Jan 2025 #79

Seems Like a Walgreens Pharmacy Issue Catzer Jan 2025 #83