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jewl Posts: 2600
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arrrggg! i have called everyday and left messages-as far as i know-nothing has been done with them contacting my insurance to file the formulary exception on the med. very frustrating. need some relief. have tweeked my meds some as my med nurse told me i could. it has helped. i really love my med nurse but getting through to nurses/doctors on the phone is very hard and they do not even have time to call me back and give me a message. very frustrating. when she has told me to call if i need to-she makes it seem like it is so easy. i don't know. guess i have to wait and be patients-which is very hard for me. Julie
(bipolarII (mixed),borderline, ocd, severe anxiety disorder, ptsd.)
meds daily-
lamictal 200mg
seroquel xr 300mg
seroquel regular 100mg
paxil 20mg
Adderall 5mg
lorazapam 0.5 mg as needed
omeprazole
fish oil
vitamin D
vit c
-I am not a docter or professional. what I share is just my opinion or suggestion coming from my experience with the disorder.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing but rising everytime we fail."~ Nelson Mandela
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Dit Posts: 12156
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It must be frusterating just to wait around, at least to get a phone call you know what is happening, don't hesitate to call them, it may save you a lot of grief. I'm sorry you are going thru all this, i hope things will get resolved quickly for you. Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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Are you communicating your need clearly? As in: "The lack of attention to my medication is causing me severe distress. When can I definitely expect attention? Yes? OK, and who am I talking to? OK, I am glad you are committing to help me because I have been waiting ## days and I was promised rapid assistance. This is my ## call." |
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jewl Posts: 2600
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they finally called-and say they r working on it and have been. it is gonna take some time as my insurance won't cover it-they are trying to get me on some low income assistance prog. so i can get the med. these insurance co.'s-are ridiculous-not to approve a med that i really need. Julie
(bipolarII (mixed),borderline, ocd, severe anxiety disorder, ptsd.)
meds daily-
lamictal 200mg
seroquel xr 300mg
seroquel regular 100mg
paxil 20mg
Adderall 5mg
lorazapam 0.5 mg as needed
omeprazole
fish oil
vitamin D
vit c
-I am not a docter or professional. what I share is just my opinion or suggestion coming from my experience with the disorder.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing but rising everytime we fail."~ Nelson Mandela |
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Dit Posts: 12156
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I'm glad to hear they called you back, this is terrible waiting to hear if a med is approved, and you say this is a med you really need, i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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sarahtroy Posts: 12564
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jewl, I am so sorry that it turned out the insurance company didn't approve the med you need. It's good that your doctor's office is trying to get you on a low income assistance program so you can afford the med. I hope that they can get you on the program. I'm in similar situations with some of my meds and it's unbelievably frustrating. Bipolar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia & PTSD; Alcoholic in recovery since 3/21/07.
Aplenzin 522mg; Pristiq 200mg; Lamictal 400mg; Geodon 160mg; Ativan 1mg TID; Deplin 15mg; Xanax PRN; Metoprol 100mg.
"Don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle happens."
"My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Ian MacLaren (Usually mis-attributed to Plato)
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin
My support and advice is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice. |
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Joy75 Posts: 15703
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Julie, I'm glad someone got back to you. The insurance companies suck! That's not right that they prevent you from getting something you need. I hope they can get you on a program of some sort. We are all cheering for you. Hang in there. Joy, 37 years old
Blog:
http://www.joylepley.blogspot.com
Email:
simplyjoyful75@gmail.com
Bipolar type 2 and ADD
300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify
I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. Its a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. Carrie Fisher |
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manicmetoo Posts: 1313
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I feel your frustration, I have dealt many times with waiting for the ins co to approve or not unless you take this med first.. argh. I am also frustrated with my care team, please call if you are struggling or stopping meds, only to receive phone numbers for in and out patient care after waiting several days for a call back. deb
Bipolar I (rapid cycling, mixed episode), ADHD, OCD, Anxiety disorders, Fibro, borderline and possibly psychitso effective, COPD... really?
80mg Geodon (mania & depression)
450mg Seroquel (helps my depression)
2mg klonopin(panic, anxiety, akathasia)
200mg Provigil (keeps me awake during the day)
vicadin (fibro pain killer)
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jewl Posts: 2600
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I know Manicme too-it stinks! Julie
(bipolarII (mixed),borderline, ocd, severe anxiety disorder, ptsd.)
meds daily-
lamictal 200mg
seroquel xr 300mg
seroquel regular 100mg
paxil 20mg
Adderall 5mg
lorazapam 0.5 mg as needed
omeprazole
fish oil
vitamin D
vit c
-I am not a docter or professional. what I share is just my opinion or suggestion coming from my experience with the disorder.
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing but rising everytime we fail."~ Nelson Mandela |
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I get my meds through patient prescription program and they are free. I hope something can be worked out for you and you can get the meds you need. Hang in there and never give up fighting for your well being and care! |
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