One of my most popular times to have a panic attack is if we are going to travel, and I worry and worry ridiculously about running out of medication!!!!!
It has become a joke between my husband and I, sort of!!!! Do You ever struggle with this? I struggle with it because of the darn insomnia, which comes on so darn quickly!!!
What do you do about a fear like this?
For me, I have to make sure that I won't run out of medication!!!!! Simple as that!!!
But let me give a little background that is not so simple. Lyrica is a controlled substance. Our eldest son had a destination wedding in Hawaii (so gorgeous!!!)
1) If you had to stay longer in another state, your doctor could not prescribe over state lines!
2) So that would entail having to try and find a new rheumatologist over there that would prescribe.
3) - )100 What if? What If? What if?................,
It is just so ridiculous to work yourself into a frenzy, when it is not even the least bit necessary!!!!!
One other point in my defense, is that we had the opportunity to travel out of the country 2 years ago to teach Vacation Bible School and English. I worried about the medication, overseas. But bottom line, 2 miracles occurred those 10 days: I only had one day of fibromyalgia that caused pain and fatigue. Amazing!!! We were put in touch with a doctor that was available to our group for any needs!!! Of course, all that worrying for nothing!
A normal person would count their pills, and figure out exactly how many they will need. They would check with the doctor, pharmacy, even try to buy extra medicine from the insurance company, out of pocket if need be. The last thing that the doctor wants is for a patient to run out of meds. Of course, it is a shame that doctors don't get samples like they used to get. I have even learned to cut back on medications before we travel, so that I know I will not run out! For some folks, that is not possible!
I am so blessed!!!!!
Speaking of medications, I have been able to cut back on medications lately. It is nothing short of a miracle!!!!
From Me to U!!
Hope in the Fog!
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