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SARose

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53. That's okay

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 09:07 PM

5 hrs ago

I’m just telling you my story. My Mother went from a fun loving, globe trotting, wonderful person to a weak, old woman in a wheelchair from chronic pain. This is different from surgical pain management for instance.

Too many Americans suffer from chronic pain needlessly because physicians are afraid to really treat it.

Light and love

Rose

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Furious! [View all] Mossfern 10 hrs ago OP

Do you think they were speaking on behalf of your insurance company and not Walgreens? LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #1

The doc sent in the script Mossfern 10 hrs ago #3

Easy way to check would be to go to another pharmacy .... aggiesal 9 hrs ago #7

Gotta be careful with that! forgotmylogin 9 hrs ago #16

The only time I've gotten a paper script recently was after hours at the minor emergency clinic. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #25

I would think that would happen if a person went to multiple pharmacy's in a short period of time ... aggiesal 7 hrs ago #40

This is pretty much right. My mom had spinal stenosis and was on oxy. forgotmylogin 9 hrs ago #15

Thank you! Mossfern 8 hrs ago #29

My son goes through this every month Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #2

I feel for him! Mossfern 10 hrs ago #5

people who abuse pain meds suck too Skittles 9 hrs ago #8

Absolutely Mossfern 9 hrs ago #10

My Mother died from an OxyContin overdose SARose 8 hrs ago #30

where did I trash people in chronic pain? Skittles 8 hrs ago #32

That's okay SARose 5 hrs ago #53

I absolutely feel for those folk Skittles 5 hrs ago #55

Whatever happened to, "First, do no harm." One MIGHT be forgiven for niyad 9 hrs ago #18

They are just following the agreed ruling in the settlement that cost them $5 billion. MichMan 10 hrs ago #4

That article was from 2022 Mossfern 9 hrs ago #14

I guess they weren't enforcing it as much as they should have. MichMan 9 hrs ago #17

I wonder how often Mossfern 9 hrs ago #19

It's a stupid policy but it keeps the dea agents safe from chasing real drug dealers questionseverything 8 hrs ago #35

Hi Mossfern SimplyHadEnough 8 hrs ago #31

The rules for controlled medications have been " relaxed" since Covid. They are going back into effect this year with tulipsandroses 8 hrs ago #36

I did not know this. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #41

I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to. tulipsandroses 7 hrs ago #50

None of that describes my little deal. I went to the doc that day and he faxed it in. LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #51

Yes, it's possible they may not fill if they are low in stock tulipsandroses 5 hrs ago #56

It would appear DENVERPOPS 7 hrs ago #48

actually, it's not unusual for folk who look like you to sell such meds Skittles 9 hrs ago #6

I'd rather people who don't need it get the drugs as opposed to those who need it being denied. Elessar Zappa 9 hrs ago #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 9 hrs ago #12

the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them Skittles 9 hrs ago #13

Ding Ding Ding! Mossfern 9 hrs ago #22

Addicts will get their supply no matter what Keepthesoulalive 7 hrs ago #38

Florida pressures doctors and pharmacies to not prescribe opioids. rubbersole 9 hrs ago #9

Who you gonna call grandpamike1 9 hrs ago #20

There is a grandpamike1 9 hrs ago #21

NO Skittles 8 hrs ago #33

Does your insurance cover a doctor's visit Bluetus 9 hrs ago #23

Yes and the very expensive MRI is as well Mossfern 9 hrs ago #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 8 hrs ago #26

A pharmacist can demand you need an MRI before filling a script? -nt CrispyQ 8 hrs ago #27

It's always this way with controlled substances. I would say call your doctor's office - maybe they can give you a SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #28

That's what happens when people are allowed to sue pharmacies like Walgreens & CVS, for DOING THEIR JOB, filling scripts krawhitham 8 hrs ago #34

sorry to read about your experience and pain ClaudetteCC 8 hrs ago #37

I'm so sorry proud patriot 7 hrs ago #39

Politicians and ForgedCrank 7 hrs ago #42

Your description of yourself reminds me Conjuay 7 hrs ago #43

if they don't do that Skittles 7 hrs ago #44

I hear you. Prayers. Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #45

I quit going to the local CVS and started driving 20 miles to the closest Walmart for that very reason Cheezoholic 7 hrs ago #46

My pain management doc Mossfern 7 hrs ago #49

DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #47

The nurse friend at the VA hospital said they would come in with various excuses keithbvadu2 6 hrs ago #52

Profiling based on best gender and age estimates is optimal. DontBelieveEastisEas 5 hrs ago #54

Before the pandemic, the crackdown on pharmacies and doctors was scary and costly. summer_in_TX 1 hr ago #57