No Pain Meds=No Sleep

It has been three days with out pain meds. I have been taking the super strength Ibufrofen but that honestly has not been making much difference. I was taking hydrocondone. It helped me sleep, that's about it. It dulled the pain enough to sleep.

I ran out so I called the pharmacy for a refill. They are supposed to fax it to my doctor. I called the doctor to let them know it was coming. I called the pharmacy to see if they had faxed it, nope but they would do it right away. It was too late in the day to call the doctor back. The next day, I called the pharmacy to see if the doctor responded. NO. I called the doctor and they said they didn't get a fax. I got a call from the doc's office who asked me if I had made an appointment with a back specialist. " I asked you for names of specialists and physical therapists last week," I told them.

" You did?" they seemed surprised. " Well make an appointment with the back specialist we recommend and we will take care of the pain meds. Call us back to let us know when your appointment is."

So, frustrated and annoyed I call the back doctor. I have to pay out of pocket because they do not take me insurance. If I submit the bill my insurance will pay 80% though. I make the appointment. I call my doctor back and let them know I made it. They assure me they will take care of the prescription.

I call the pharmacy. Nope, they have not heard from my doctor. Doctor's office has not heard from the pharmacy. This is getting insane. I have given up. I am currently self medicating with Jack Daniels before bed. It is not as effective but at least I can get a few hours of sleep.

I am going to give it one last try today at the pharmacy and if the prescription is not there, I am canceling the very expensive back doctor appointment that I feel blackmailed into making anyway. I HAVE been seeing the chiropractor who is a back specialist as well. He has never failed me in the 8 or so years I have been seeing him. I hate being in pain but what I hate more is feeling like I am not being taken seriously or listened to.

I hope I can get a good long nap today.