Learning to Live Again......

Risky Business · 06-20-2003, 04:35 PM

Dear Members: I knew things would catch up to me just like it does to so many. I have not started selling things and I don't stay out or up late at night. But I feel a change coming and it almost or does scatre me.

Change in any of our live can be for the good and some for the bad. In my opinion we usually are resistant to change especially if it concerns a major issue in our lives.

I have talked and talked to docs and Pain Specialist about the cost of pain meds and they usually say well we just need to take you off them if you cannot pay for them. Then my famous reply is that there is no amount of money to compare to my quality of life without them.

My situation is a weird type. I depise the fact I have to alleviate my pain. I also know what happens if I do not. So, I am at a point where I am going to have to learn to live again.

Learning to live again after 42 years of heartache and intractable pain. I am not even sure I can begin to know how to learn to live again. Except by taking one day at a time.

I know someone understands. I do not use meds for a buzz or recreational purposes. The Percocets 7.5 that I have taken for pain do not come in generic and I have depleted over 10, 000 dollars in the past few years. I am devastated and I have applied for every assistance program avaailble.

Endo Pharmaceuticals who makes thesetablets do not have a comment for me. They cannot answer what I can do after I have spent my life savings on their meds for my pain and I am sure they could care less.

I am writing more letters, I have already spoke with consumer affairs. I will start a petition if I have to. I am Pain Support Advocate and that includes myself as well. I may not ever get nowhere but they will know my name.

It seems to me after I have as consumer should be evaluated and others as well if they have been taking this same med for 3-5 years by Doctor's orders. Yes, we tried some others...but they were expensive also and did not help my pain as well.

I am going to have to learn to live again. Even if it means hospitalization. The light in my eyes don't shine anymore andI appreciate all odf your care and support. Prayers as well,

May all have the knowledge and strength to do what is right,

Learning to live again,

Risky Business

Jenetti · 06-20-2003, 06:16 PM

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I was just about to post a message to you, had you in my heart and thoughts and was wondering how you were doing. Makes me so very angry , that the gov. can help many women who keep having babies out of wedlock, people who are on welfare and can very likely be OUT THERE WORKING. Yes im sure there are certain situations, in which people need help, but some have made it into a life long profession. Im sorry if it offends some, but it makes me so freaking angry, when people in need of medication, like yourself, like my mom, have to lose everything in their lives, to be able to "live" a life worth living . The government SHOULD do something about cases like these. Dont give up trying to get the companies to give you the meds hon. I have done so much paperwork for my mother, with that patient assistance for medication program, but its worth it to see her enjoy life somewhat without constant pain as oppose to just merely existing. I will have you in my prayers sweetie.
all my love,
Jen

FWCadeFoster · 06-20-2003, 06:21 PM

Endo doesn't care about you, Purdue Frederick and Abbott don't care about me. They listen to the FDA, not us.

Have you ever heard of the drug Zyprexa? Well I was on it for 3 years and found out that it was killing a LOT of people and I quit it ASAP and had VERY bad withdrawals and they claim it is not addictive. Elli Lilly said it wasn't their problem and to call the FDA.

Emotional Freedom - Just let it go because it's a battle you/we are not going to win.

Autumn Angel · 06-20-2003, 06:27 PM

Hi Risky...There is a generic of the 5mg percocet its called oxycocet thats why I get. So maybe they can Rx you those and you just take a tab and a half or something and they can just RX you enough that you can take a tab and a half 4 times a day or whatever.
Just an idea there has to be a way for you to get your relief. Take care, be safe and God bless.

Autumn.

Risky Business · 06-20-2003, 06:31 PM

Thanks Janetti: You know what gets just about as bad as hurting or being in severe pain is the fact that If I decide to post, then if I am honest...I have to tell you all about what;s happening in my life.

Don't you think I would much rather come on the board and support all members I can and not worry about my situation. But it has finally caught up because I have no medcation health insurance. I think that's very bad in our US society that things are this way.

I am warning you all. It's a dog eat dog world for the most part and I have been trying all day to figure if there may be a similar med that quaofies for the RX Hope program...

And even if it does...it's going to be a very rough thing to get thru. I have made a contact with the Pharmaceutical Company that makes my 7.5/3.25 Percocet and he suggested that if I may could get a petition and have at least 100 signatures.

Of course I would have to get that approved by the Moderator. I tried e-mailing the Mod already but it would not go thru....

May I ask all of your thoughts on the matter? Thanks and God Bless, Risky Business