A little shocked, and upset...

gervaisj6

So, I am on the last dose of one of my Follistim cartridges...  I had my cd 3 bloodwork on Thursday- and decided to start shots on Friday. Well, I just went to the pharmacy- where it is always called in, and they had no record of it being called in...  It was supposed to have been called in Thursday morning (it takes about 1 day for them to get the Follistim at the pharmacy) I was supposed to get my Ovidrel shot called in as well. 

Well, the pharmacy said it wasn't called in...And the re's office is closed...and under the list of what is considered an emergency per the re info, this is not an emergency... uh, ok...

anywho, I left a message saying I would be willing to drive about 4 hours round trip to pick it up at a place that can get it the  same day...  I bet that is what is going to have to happen...  I was so angry and socked and upset at the pharmacy when they told me...  I couldn't believe it. I know it isn't their fault.

 

So,  You think I should ask for mileage reimbursement having to drive 4 hours rounds trip and 230 miles?

I already paid 45.00 copay to start this cycle and this is an inconvenience.  I understand that we are all human, but ARGH! 

JennPierog

OH MAN... This sucks  

Is that far away pharm open and have follistm in stock? If they do and you could make it there before close I would call the office and have the on call MD call you back, He may be annyoned but it's really nothing to give him the number and have him call it in tonight. However if you can't get it tonight I would wait till monday.

As for the mileage reimbursement not sure who you would ask but I wouldn't count on that

I wish you the best of luck.

illinigal

Ugh... That is crappy. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I hope you are able to get some Follistim soon and everything works out for your cycle.

MrsNap_515

wow that stinks!!!  the things we have to do for IF!

my RE orders my meds for the entire cycle at one time, so i get all my meds together, i couldn't imagine dealing with that...GL!!!

i hope you are able to get it!

gervaisj6

JennPierog:

OH MAN... This sucks  

Is that far away pharm open and have follistm in stock? If they do and you could make it there before close I would call the office and have the on call MD call you back, He may be annyoned but it's really nothing to give him the number and have him call it in tonight. However if you can't get it tonight I would wait till monday.

As for the mileage reimbursement not sure who you would ask but I wouldn't count on that

I wish you the best of luck.

 

Yeah- the are only open Mon-Friday 8:30 to $:30- but they have full stock all the time- It is Southern Pharmaceuticals... as for now I am SOL on a Sunday. 

emca

UGH!!  That is frustrating.  I would absolutely call the doctor on call.  It is not at all your fault!!  Good Luck and I hope it all gets worked out. 

JennPierog

gervaisj6:

JennPierog:

OH MAN... This sucks  

Is that far away pharm open and have follistm in stock? If they do and you could make it there before close I would call the office and have the on call MD call you back, He may be annyoned but it's really nothing to give him the number and have him call it in tonight. However if you can't get it tonight I would wait till monday.

As for the mileage reimbursement not sure who you would ask but I wouldn't count on that

I wish you the best of luck.

 

Yeah- the are only open Mon-Friday 8:30 to $:30- but they have full stock all the time- It is Southern Pharmaceuticals... as for now I am SOL on a Sunday. 

Oh man! I hope you will still be okay for this cycle and just stim a few days extra! I'm so sorry girl

Mandy_Lou83

I really hate that! Did you call the after hours number? Does your branch have any follistim in stock they could give you? I wish we were closer b/c I would totally give you my leftovers.

gervaisj6

I did call and left a message on the nurse line. The emergency line-you know they have the list of about 3-4 things that fall under emergency...I dont want to call, and them be like, uh-that's no big deal ... What I have decided, is that the nurse shouls call you back after they call it in, and say, hey,we called it in. so it will serve as a reminder for them too. I am so disappointed.

gervaisj6

And on top of all off this, I am supposed to have a job interview, for a second job, to pay for this IF stuff.

Ginger71

I would be livid and i would most certainly call the emergency line. If someone is listening I think they would agree that not starting your meds on time is pretty important. I would hope that the RE would have some in stock or at least a phrmacy they can contact that can get it for you right away. Good luck!

Mandy_Lou83

I've called the emergency line before when it wasn't on their list of things considered an emergency. It was an emergency to me and that's all that mattered. I would call if I were you. I really hate this for you.

gervaisj6

The pharmacy is closed now...So, we'll see what happens tomorrow...My sis said she would pick it up for me if I need her to...To be honest, the office here is not anything like the one there... : (

cutebride73

Oh that really sucks!!  I would think of this as an emergency for sure.  I would have a fit come tomorrow morning!!

SweetDahlia

I am so sorry this happened. What a mess. I would be so mad.

MBfromBMC

Ugh...  What a hassle!

I hope you get your meds on time!

Delta04

Goodness, I hate that you have to even deal with this - I would be so p!ssy!  I hope you can straighten it out soon.

gervaisj6

Thanks y'all. As of this morning, no call from the nurse. I am gonna let them call, because I have already left 2 messages...so,.if this cycle gets cancelled because of this, I am not gonna be happy. My july cycle got canned because the np was on vacation for a week. I am so irritated.