Very upset at the moment because I went to my pharmacy to fill my script for my Duragesic Patches 150mcg that I wear 24/7 for years now for CRPS in my left leg, and I haven't had a problem with Workers Comp for a while, until now. The pharmacist tech told me that when they went to process the request, they received a message for them to call for authorization. When they phoned for authorization, they were told no one was there and to call back on Monday. The tech also said that last time I filled my patches I used a one time override (?) and that workers comp requires an authorization now. I asked the tech to call them back because I am supposed to change my patches today and I don't have the luxury of waiting until Monday...I will end up in the hospital. The tech calls back and is told the same thing. I haven't received any information in the mail about any new procedures nor was I advised that I used an override when I filled my patches last month. I phoned my attorney at his home number (he works from home now) and left a frantic message and will hear from him tomorrow I am sure, unless he is out of the area due to the holiday, which would be my luck. I am really afraid of what is going to happen to me if I don't put on new patches. I wear two 75mcg patches and change them every 3 days. My guess is that I am going to get really sick with withdrawl symptoms. I don't have $750.00 to pay for the patches and I shouldn't have to because I was awarded lifetime medical. My question is this - Any suggestions on what I should do and has anyone ever just stopped this level of medication? I will phone my doctors office in the morning and hope to speak to someone - anyone who is on call. Please see it in your heart to respond. Much appreciated.