Lurker about ready to have a major temper tantrum

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It's awkward to have your first big post be a rant, but I'm having a

really bad day.

I have fibro, and I was taking Cymbalta, and some Vicodin, plus my

various supplements. My doc decides that she wants me to try Lyrica-just

for 5 days, and if I like it call in, and she'll extend the

prescription. Okay, no problem. Five days, I decide it's okay I call in,

she authorizes the refill, then it proceeds to go to hell.

First, she refills 3x for the original 5 day prescription. Then, my

insurance decides it wants to pay for generic nuerontin. Pharmacist says

no problem, we'll fax a preauthorization form to the doctor, then

they'll pay. That was two weeks ago. Then my three refills, of 5 days

run out. The pharmacy contacts them, I contact them, and no Lyrica yet.

Meanwhile, in the intervening time, my husband gets a horrible case of

the flu. I'm nursing him, taking care of him, doing everything. He just

gets better, and my back goes out. My back has been out for 6 days now.

I can't walk upright, can't get my meds, and he expects me to have his

meals on time.

My kids should be helping me more, but I refuse to nag them. The older

ones should know better.

Oh, did I mention a big filling fell out yesterday?

This is just crazy. I want to run away, but the best I think I could

manage is a slow shuffle.

Thanks for letting me rant.