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Title: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 11:23:19 AM

I have run out of my medication and been to the doctors today. I told her I dont get paid till the 28th from my job and have no money to get my medication. Does anyone know if I can find a way to get my medication? I am going to run out and have none for almost two weeks now.

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Buttercup on March 15, 2013, 11:33:06 AM

I have no idea myself but wonder if it might be worth speaking to the CAB.

xxx

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 11:39:52 AM

I have to be at work in an hour and half so I cant today

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Buttercup on March 15, 2013, 11:48:22 AM

sorry I cant be more help.  I'll have an internet search and post if I find anything.

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 11:50:49 AM

I dont know what I am gonna do. I run out tomorrow. I told the doctor that as well and she wasnt much use, she wouldnt even prescribe me a few sleeping tablets even though I had no sleep last night due to my idiot housemate. I told her and she was absolutely no use to me.

Thanks Buttercup

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Buttercup on March 15, 2013, 11:52:55 AM

How awful of her.

xxx

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 11:56:22 AM

I have had no sleep Buttercup, which always makes my depression worse. Now I have to go to bloody work on top of it. If I come back later and say I have packed my job dont be surprised, am end of my tether today what with unhelpful doctors and idiotic housemates

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Buttercup on March 15, 2013, 12:03:12 PM

I can understand that feeling, I've taken today off.

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 12:09:36 PM

I am going to ask work for a sub on my wages but I have a feeling they are gonna say no

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Leo on March 15, 2013, 09:48:36 PM

What a nightmare. I'm very lucky we no longer have to pay for prescriptions in Scotland.

Hope you got something sorted.

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Catbrian on March 15, 2013, 09:59:29 PM

Alex,  I was in a similar position a couple of times, I had forgotten to hand in my repeat prescription request and it was the weekend.  I went to the usual chemist and asked the Pharmacist to borrow me 2-3 days worth.  How often has a Pharmacy had to owe you some pills?  Then on the Monday, I gave him my prescription and he deducted 2 or 3 pills.  If you always use the same pharmacy, it shouldn't be a problem.  If it's meds like antidepressants, a Pharmacist will know the importance of of your problem.

Hopefully you manage to resolve it.

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 10:17:50 PM

I ended up getting a loan off Wonga. It put my mind at rest at least now

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Catbrian on March 15, 2013, 10:27:07 PM

Wonga? Is it pay day loan thing?  I used to get caught out all the time with my meds, but it's never good to go a couple of days without.  On the combination I am on now, if I miss any, I'm a hyper wreck :exc:

Pleased your mind's at rest

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: alex1973 on March 15, 2013, 10:34:12 PM

yes Cat, payday loan. I had no food, nothing, so I had to do it. work werent going to give me a sub and I have no one else to ask. it was only for 44 quid so nothing too much. It helped me get my prescription at least. I wasnt looking fowards to cold turkey. I did that last Sept and it was awful, crying at drop of a hat and insomnia every night

Title: Re: I need help
Post by: Sweetpea on March 17, 2013, 09:08:06 AM

Glad to hear you got your prescription sorted, you needed to get your meds.

S x x x x