![]() I pray for safe access so I don't have to run around so much for "controlled substances". This is one of the unfortunate issues that I face as a disabled American. Being on a fixed income, extra running around costs me a lot. Mika charges at least $15 or more per trip to take me on my errands. For this doctors visit alone I've been to pharmacy's in Walgreens, Publix, and Kroger with plans of going to CVS whenever I can get another ride. But what good is that if I can't even fill my meds there. I only switched to Walgreens because they are open 24/7. When I first got diagnosed with MS, I used CVS. The suggested CVS for my new headache medicine Bupap Tussi Caps (Dexpac). The pharmacist there filled my Restoril and gave me a weeks worth of my Zanex and said I could pick up the remainder on Tuesday, which is fine by me. Then we went to a Publix and they said they couldn't fill the prescriptions and the pharmacist suggested that I ask my doctor to order me a lesser prescription of Zanex (1 mg instead of 2) with more pills per dose. I was frustrated that the others couldn't be filled, but 1 out of 4 was better than nothing. They were able to fill the Norco, so I filled it there. On Friday I went to the Kroger near my husband's old job. I was sad and frustrated but I had a few pills left from the previous month. I went back home because Mika had another fare, prescriptions in hand unfillable. I've been through this before at this location, so I went to a different Walgreens, only to be told the same thing. After a few moments the pharmacist said that they were not in stock of my prescriptions and to try CVS. Mika The Driver then took us to Walgreens to fill the scripts. Most of my prescriptions can be called but Norco and the new headache medicine are considered to be "controlled substances". ![]() I didn't have an appointment only needed to pick up my prescriptions. Mika the driver picked us up to take us to my neuro. ![]() It all started (this time) on last Tuesday. Please don't be alarmed, but I'm considering going postal. Change is inevitable and I'm looking for it with a magnifying glass and microscope. From fitigue, to chronic pain, to insomnia and paralysis and tremors and muscle spasms,etc. Advances in treating and understanding MS are made every year, and progress in research to find a cure is very encouraging" is what the national ms society says, but from what I've experienced, its all just about doping us up with medications that cause worst long term effects than the disease itself. In addition, many therapeutic and technological advances are helping people manage symptoms. "There are now FDA-approved medications that have been shown to "modify" the course of MS by reducing the number of relapses and delaying progression of disability to some degree. It's not as uncommon as it seems, but because its an "invisible" disease, its not as well known as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And my husband's new Facebook friend has been newly diagnosed with MS. I have MS, my friend Nicki J has MS, and this one guy at a wedding I attended last year has MS. physicians to report new cases, and because symptoms can be completely invisible, the prevalence of MS in the U.S. Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not require U.S. More than 2.3 million people are affected by MS worldwide. It makes me really thankful to those who have taken the time out to learn more about what I and the other 2.3 million people worldwide go through. I've been doing my Write 4 MS Awareness and spreading the word about multiple sclerosis but let's face it not many of the people I've been coming into contact with know about this horrid disease.
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