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Mossfern

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80. My surgery was L3,L4 and L5

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 04:30 PM

Jan 18

They had me up and walking right away, it was an overnight stay at the hospital. I did have pain down my leg after the surgery. My pain management doc warned me that I would have two weeks of hell after the surgery, and that was true. I was told that it was my nerves "coming back on line" If anything even slightly touched the path of my left sciatic nerve (this includes my toes!) it felt like I was being disciplined with a cattle prod - not that I know from personal experience how that feels.

Mind you now, the person with whom I shared my hospital room with had no pain at all from her spinal surgery, but it was a different procedure for her.

That's the pain part.

There are specific things that you must not do after the surgery - that is twist your body in any way.
There are instructions on how to get in and out of bed, how to sit how to do just about anything. It would be good if you have someone living with you who can help you get dressed, shower etc.

I suggest that you do what I did and do a search on laminectomy recovery and there will be sites - even Reddit that will have people describing their experiences and some handy tips. I learned that wearing satin pajamas and having satin sheets will make it easier to slide into bed because your allowable movement is limited.

I was able to walk a couple of miles soon after my surgery, but the relief didn't last for me. I don't know WTF I did to mess it up. My pain now is worse than it was before but now it goes down both legs - and I've become much weaker. Guess I need a new MRI anyway

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Furious! [View all] Mossfern Jan 17 OP

Do you think they were speaking on behalf of your insurance company and not Walgreens? LeftInTX Jan 17 #1

The doc sent in the script Mossfern Jan 17 #3

Easy way to check would be to go to another pharmacy .... aggiesal Jan 17 #7

Gotta be careful with that! forgotmylogin Jan 17 #16

The only time I've gotten a paper script recently was after hours at the minor emergency clinic. LeftInTX Jan 17 #25

I would think that would happen if a person went to multiple pharmacy's in a short period of time ... aggiesal Jan 17 #40

This is pretty much right. My mom had spinal stenosis and was on oxy. forgotmylogin Jan 17 #15

Thank you! Mossfern Jan 17 #29

My son goes through this every month Lifeafter70 Jan 17 #2

I feel for him! Mossfern Jan 17 #5

A big thumb's up for the ketogenic dietary lifestyle because we are only beginning to find out elocs Jan 18 #58

people who abuse pain meds suck too Skittles Jan 17 #8

Absolutely Mossfern Jan 17 #10

My Mother died from an OxyContin overdose SARose Jan 17 #30

where did I trash people in chronic pain? Skittles Jan 17 #32

That's okay SARose Jan 17 #53

I absolutely feel for those folk Skittles Jan 17 #55

No. It is the response to punish everyone for the abuse of a few Ms. Toad Jan 18 #74

Whatever happened to, "First, do no harm." One MIGHT be forgiven for niyad Jan 17 #18

They are just following the agreed ruling in the settlement that cost them $5 billion. MichMan Jan 17 #4

That article was from 2022 Mossfern Jan 17 #14

I guess they weren't enforcing it as much as they should have. MichMan Jan 17 #17

I wonder how often Mossfern Jan 17 #19

It's a stupid policy but it keeps the dea agents safe from chasing real drug dealers questionseverything Jan 17 #35

Hi Mossfern SimplyHadEnough Jan 17 #31

The rules for controlled medications have been " relaxed" since Covid. They are going back into effect this year with tulipsandroses Jan 17 #36

I did not know this. LeftInTX Jan 17 #41

I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to. tulipsandroses Jan 17 #50

None of that describes my little deal. I went to the doc that day and he faxed it in. LeftInTX Jan 17 #51

Yes, it's possible they may not fill if they are low in stock tulipsandroses Jan 17 #56

tylenol 3 is indeed a controlled substance though. andy_smalls Jan 18 #70

It would appear DENVERPOPS Jan 17 #48

actually, it's not unusual for folk who look like you to sell such meds Skittles Jan 17 #6

I'd rather people who don't need it get the drugs as opposed to those who need it being denied. Elessar Zappa Jan 17 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jan 17 #12

the abuse of pain meds is why they've "cracked down" so hard on them Skittles Jan 17 #13

Ding Ding Ding! Mossfern Jan 17 #22

Addicts will get their supply no matter what Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #38

Florida pressures doctors and pharmacies to not prescribe opioids. rubbersole Jan 17 #9

Who you gonna call grandpamike1 Jan 17 #20

There is a grandpamike1 Jan 17 #21

NO Skittles Jan 17 #33

That is hell to the no. murielm99 Jan 18 #61

people acting like that freak is some kind of hero Skittles Jan 18 #76

Does your insurance cover a doctor's visit Bluetus Jan 17 #23

Yes and the very expensive MRI is as well Mossfern Jan 17 #24

I'd be furious too. The ins. cos and pharmacy chains are interfering with you and your doctor. It gets worse every year. Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #26

So am I! calimary Jan 18 #72

It used to be you and your doctor. Period. Evolve Dammit Jan 18 #75

A pharmacist can demand you need an MRI before filling a script? -nt CrispyQ Jan 17 #27

It's always this way with controlled substances. I would say call your doctor's office - maybe they can give you a SheltieLover Jan 17 #28

That's what happens when people are allowed to sue pharmacies like Walgreens & CVS, for DOING THEIR JOB, filling scripts krawhitham Jan 17 #34

sorry to read about your experience and pain ClaudetteCC Jan 17 #37

I'm so sorry proud patriot Jan 17 #39

Politicians and ForgedCrank Jan 17 #42

Your description of yourself reminds me Conjuay Jan 17 #43

if they don't do that Skittles Jan 17 #44

I hear you. Prayers. Joinfortmill Jan 17 #45

I quit going to the local CVS and started driving 20 miles to the closest Walmart for that very reason Cheezoholic Jan 17 #46

My pain management doc Mossfern Jan 17 #49

Which state is this? nt intrepidity Jan 18 #64

DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes SheltieLover Jan 17 #47

The nurse friend at the VA hospital said they would come in with various excuses keithbvadu2 Jan 17 #52

Profiling based on best gender and age estimates is optimal. DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 17 #54

Before the pandemic, the crackdown on pharmacies and doctors was scary and costly. summer_in_TX Jan 18 #57

That's the new thing to make more money Blue Full Moon Jan 18 #59

Sorry to hear about your laminectomy experience. I had one 25 years ago with an L5/S1 rupture. I'm 72 now. elocs Jan 18 #60

Based on your scenario, they are not also creating a drug-seeking behavior, but with the addition of fentanyl hundreds.. usaf-vet Jan 18 #62

My late brother had broken his back while fishing in Alaska and it was rebroken by a physical terroapist (sic) OMGWTF Jan 18 #63

Im so sorry that happened! Mossfern Jan 18 #66

If you call the member services number on the back if your Part D insurance carrier dlk Jan 18 #65

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Mosby Jan 18 #67

"These "rules" are not preventing an opioid crisis - they're creating one." OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #68

How do they know you need another MRI? radical noodle Jan 18 #69

Yes Mossfern Jan 18 #73

I went through something similar last summer radical noodle Jan 18 #81

Lots of people who voted for Trump will have a day of reckoning. Not just with meds, but pay and benefits too. nt Jit423 Jan 18 #71

I fractured my llower left distal fibula back in August. They prescribed me a pain killer at the urgent care. CentralMass Jan 18 #77

I have received the epidural Henry203 Jan 18 #78

My surgery was L3,L4 and L5 Mossfern Jan 18 #80

I think mine Henry203 Jan 18 #82

That is Wallgreens and/or his liability insurance IbogaProject Jan 18 #79

Seems Like a Walgreens Pharmacy Issue Catzer Jan 19 #83