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Old 07-27-2011, 03:11 AM
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Hi Joe ~ And I'm sorry you're suffering so. I've been a chronic painer for over 25 years, and I know the pain of spinal issues.

I guess I'm not clear on why you're running low --- are you taking more than prescribed?? Will you be out of the medication before your next prescription is due??

If you're taking more than prescribed and that's why you're running out, you need to talk to your pain doctor --- either this medication is NOT strong enough to ease your pain, or else you may have developed an addiction to the meds.

I don't think there is ANY pharmacy that will fill your prescription before it's due. These are narcotics, and they HAVE to be very careful when dispensing these. My insurance company will not let me refill - even if I have a prescription - until 5 days before it's due. For instance, if I got my last Rx on May 11, 2011, I would have to wait until at LEAST June 6, 2011 to refill. Most pharmacies stick pretty close to the due date.

I hope I'm not misunderstanding your post. Best of luck and I wish you much healing & peace. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.



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