ozzybug

Blitz-
I join in welcoming you to the community. I am also so sorry you are going through this. I hate to do it, but have to ask some questions so we can get a better idea what your situation is.

I understand your pain issues, but I also have to ask how long you have been with this PM doctor? You mentioned you explained the delay with the MRI, but didn't specify if you explained it to the PM doctor or not. If you did explain it, did you do it in person at an appointment, or via voicemail or leaving a message with the office personnel? If you left a voicemail or a message with the office staff, it could be that your message was thoroughly misunderstood or miscommunicated to the doctor.

Are you on other medications besides the Norco? Also, how long have you been taking the Norco and other meds? Either way, it's horrid if he just dropped you that way because of something you have NO control over.

This is a really bad place to be in, because if you call too many times, it could appear that you are harrassing, BUT your body is dependant on those meds, so we all understand the urgency to get this straightened out ASAP. Not only did they simply drop the script without notice or help, but they are not returning your phone calls. I know you want to speak with the doctor, and because you have no control over the MRI being approved, you shouldn't be punished. I know some doctors actually have rules about how many times you can call about any kind of medication issue. I know of one doctor that will only allow you to call once even if you get the voicemail (which is the case 99.999% of the time). BUT, if the call isn't returned, what is a patient supposed to do? Suffer until their next appointment. This kind of rule only works when you have a human being answering the phone and following up, or at the very least have a human being RETURN a phone call!!

I just kind of get the feeling there is some sort of HUGE misunderstanding here because most doctors won't simply do something like this unless they think you have done something that breaks their rules. I certainly hope that they will return your call so this can be straightened out.

We are all here for you. Please keep us posted.