Left Utah Lakes SP in Provo this morning, after spending an extra day just resting my back, and headed off to run errands (groceries, prescriptions, etc.) and drive south. Made it to Yuba Lake SP, Painted Rocks Campground on the east side of the lake. Electric and water sites for only $20, and a great view. Nicely paved campsites, though no showers or running water in bathrooms. Water level is very low, but I am just enjoying the view and resting anyway.
Skip this next if you don't want to hear a rant! You all know I hurt my back--pulled a muscle 10 days ago and have been having a lot of sharp pains from muscle spasms. Every time I move wrong, muscle goes nuts. Went to urgent care in Ohio and doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant, a generic for flexerile, which I have taken before for muscle spasms. First problem was that 7.5 mg dose had to be ordered because no one had it and cost was $100. Also insurance wanted pre-approval because of my age, which would take 72 hours. So, on doctor's suggestion, I tried for several days just using the prednisone she had given me. After few days I also called insurance company and started pre-approval process. Then I discovered 5 or 10 mg pills cost only $4 for a typical prescription, so since I was still in a lot of pain from spasms, I called doctor yesterday and she called in new prescription to local pharmacy here for 5 mg dose, which I just picked up this morning and paid $4 cash for!!
Just got a call from insurance company, and they have denied approving this drug for me on the basis on my advanced age (72) because we elderly people tend to fall more than younger people!!
I got an extremely long phone message telling me how to appeal and how if I still really needed it I could get an emergency appeal that would take another 72 hours, etc. and how I could use a lawyer and get my doctor to respond, etc.
So, I already have the new dose pills, and have already taken one because I am done driving for the day, but what if this had been something really serious??? Second time I called doctor, she agreed that this was the right drug for me and that the alternatives the insurance company had suggested were basically Tylenol and useless for my condition. How long are you supposed to be in pain waiting for the insurance company to make decisions for you, against the opinion of your doctor???? Grrrrrr.
and The William too!
I don't know how I made it this long. At least I'm not up an 8 foot ladder trying to fix a light in the barn.
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