Usually I have all kinds of good stuff to write about, today's post is going to have a different slant.
For a few weeks now I've have been experiencing pain when I walk, stand or even sit.
It was time to see a doctor.
To make a long story short my diagnosis, after x-rays and some poking around was "an acute inflammatory condition related to arthritis of the spine."
We tried a cortisone shot, Aleve and cold packs - nothing helped.
Finally the doctor called in a prescription for a 6 pack of Prednisone which I assumed would be filled and delivered to my apartment.
When I called the pharmacy to confirm the order, she informed me that they could not deliver the medication to me because I needed to COME IN and present my insurance card as this was the first time I was doing business with them.
I explained my situation, I was in no condition to GET THERE, not by foot or by car!
"No, she said, "I had to come in."
I was anxious to get started with the prednisone and hopefully get some relieve.
"No, she was not going to do anything for me.
The next morning, I called again.
This time a different salesperson answered the phone.
I explained my situation and this time she said, "give me the information on your insurance card and we will deliver the medication to you.
Hallelujah!
That was about 9:00 AM.
Package did not arrive until 4:30 PM.
I started taking the medication the next morning.
Or tried to take it. See how it says, "To remove tablet, press from this side.' I pressed but nothing came out.
I couldn't open it!
So I turned the package around and opened it from behind. ;-)
This is day two since I started taking the 6 pack.
I feel some relief today. Hopefully by the time I finish the series of pills they will do the trick.
There are other perils of Pauline to tell you about but that's all Pauline wants to chew your ear off about at this time!