Thanks for the responses. I came here knowing you folks would understand the situation.

I'm quite sure I'm addicted to both my medicines (Tramadol and lyrica). I have driven to the office in the morning (20 minute drive) only to start feeling that woozy feeling you get when you forgot to take your meds. I have to then drive home and take them and then drive back. That's part of my concern with the pharmacy. The pharmacist was basically telling me I'd be out of meds for the weekend. Why? Why would you do that to a patient that always fills the rx's on the same day for years? Is this when people hit the streets for drugs?

Okay, let's assume I'm addicted to them. I take them as prescribed and if I don't take them, my pain goes through the roof. I'll be addicted to them, thank you. I'm under a drs care and haven't had a pain free hour in many years. It also irks me to be told the Tramadol wouldn't be in til 'next week' only to come in the next day and have it waiting for me. Lying is a pet peeve of mine.

Also, I don't appreciate being put in a situation where the more I stand up for my care, the more I'm treated like a junky. Arguing with them merely fuels their defensive stance on the situation. They have chosen the easy way to deal with the crisis - treat everyone as a junky.

Ok, I've vented. I have my pain dr appt. this afternoon and am curious to see what comes of it.

Cheers