FauxLiz
Diamond Member
one of my maintenance meds otherwise known as my migraine rescue meds have been extremely difficult to get for the past 6 months due to supply chain disruptions (manufacturers words not mine). I am currently 45 days past my last refill so 15 days without the meds and I was told by the pharmacist that it would be lucky if they received any supply in before the beginning of the new calendar year.
I contacted the manufacturer and they have found the medication in stock at a pharmacy 230 miles away. This would me transferring the prescription and traveling across the state and back for the sole purpose of picking up the prescription. My doctor and I have been working to find a alternative but thus far after attempts with two new meds and an new migraine specific medical device I am getting minimal if any relief. I am terrified that if my headaches continue as they have without that rescue med or the opportunity to obtain it for two more months I am going to lose all the ground I have recovered since I began treatment with this headache specialist including being able to work full time and not need to utilize every hour of vacation, sick and personal time to cover doctor appointments and migraine days that are so severe I can't get out of bed or deal with light, sounds or smells.
If you had to choose between making a 6 hour round trip to fill a prescription that permits you to function or toughing it out? I am scared that I will be perceived/judged as a addict and that this may further damage my relationship with my doctor. Right now, I could take the day off on Wednesday and pick the medication up but I just struggle with what could be the down side that I am not thinking of at this time.
I contacted the manufacturer and they have found the medication in stock at a pharmacy 230 miles away. This would me transferring the prescription and traveling across the state and back for the sole purpose of picking up the prescription. My doctor and I have been working to find a alternative but thus far after attempts with two new meds and an new migraine specific medical device I am getting minimal if any relief. I am terrified that if my headaches continue as they have without that rescue med or the opportunity to obtain it for two more months I am going to lose all the ground I have recovered since I began treatment with this headache specialist including being able to work full time and not need to utilize every hour of vacation, sick and personal time to cover doctor appointments and migraine days that are so severe I can't get out of bed or deal with light, sounds or smells.
If you had to choose between making a 6 hour round trip to fill a prescription that permits you to function or toughing it out? I am scared that I will be perceived/judged as a addict and that this may further damage my relationship with my doctor. Right now, I could take the day off on Wednesday and pick the medication up but I just struggle with what could be the down side that I am not thinking of at this time.
