Anonymous on 9/13/2018:
There is no reason for you to "find out" how long you'll make it without your necessary thyroid medication. I am suggesting you contact your most recent prescriber of synthroid and request a refill at minimum, samples perhaps, and a referral to another provider. In my experience, typical protocol is to refer patients to another medical practitioner in the same practice, or another practice once your current one can no longer oversee your care. Did you ever get a letter? Email? Not sure of actual laws on this, but...seems obvious course for 'doing no harm' to patients. Try to get into the recommended new provider if that seems appropriate to you, or find another of your own choosing--now. If this does not seem achievable on your own then ask for help getting in to that next medical provider. (NOTE: It may be better if the last doctor's office can schedule you with the new doctor. It tends to happen faster than if you call on your own. But call to MAKE SURE the appointment is booked, don't just assume anything.)
Meanwhile in midst of all those calls (probably FIRST thing), also contact the pharmacy where you last received the synthroid. Explain the situation to them. They MAY be able to provide a... perhaps up to 3 day emergency supply of the medication. Maybe even have more helpful suggestions.
Finally, I know that at least within the past year or so, synthroid cost was $10 for a either 30- or 90-day supply if purchased from Walmart pharmacy--without insurance (i don't remember which quantity). That was out of pocket cost if you have no insurance last I checked. There may be other pharmacies that charge similarly.
You come across as hopeless in your comments, and that is upsetting to read. This *should be* a fairly simple transition. I've been tossed and turned within the healthcare system as a patient. And I've been employed within it. And I've gone weeks without any thyroid medication, unintentionally (i also hv no thyroid at all). Do NOT let this go as if it'll all work out somehow. You'll need to do a few things, but persist and persist, never accepting no until you have medication in hand. (And from my experience, that persistence and ability to organize your thoughts to achieve anything will become VERY difficult if you are starting to go without medication.) DO IT NOW!!!.. i say nicely.
Get someone to help you with this if it's too much.
And re-post how you're doing when you're able.
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Anonymous on 9/13/2018:
September 24, 2018 - 3:15pmThere is no reason for you to "find out" how long you'll make it without your necessary thyroid medication. I am suggesting you contact your most recent prescriber of synthroid and request a refill at minimum, samples perhaps, and a referral to another provider. In my experience, typical protocol is to refer patients to another medical practitioner in the same practice, or another practice once your current one can no longer oversee your care. Did you ever get a letter? Email? Not sure of actual laws on this, but...seems obvious course for 'doing no harm' to patients. Try to get into the recommended new provider if that seems appropriate to you, or find another of your own choosing--now. If this does not seem achievable on your own then ask for help getting in to that next medical provider. (NOTE: It may be better if the last doctor's office can schedule you with the new doctor. It tends to happen faster than if you call on your own. But call to MAKE SURE the appointment is booked, don't just assume anything.)
Meanwhile in midst of all those calls (probably FIRST thing), also contact the pharmacy where you last received the synthroid. Explain the situation to them. They MAY be able to provide a... perhaps up to 3 day emergency supply of the medication. Maybe even have more helpful suggestions.
Finally, I know that at least within the past year or so, synthroid cost was $10 for a either 30- or 90-day supply if purchased from Walmart pharmacy--without insurance (i don't remember which quantity). That was out of pocket cost if you have no insurance last I checked. There may be other pharmacies that charge similarly.
You come across as hopeless in your comments, and that is upsetting to read. This *should be* a fairly simple transition. I've been tossed and turned within the healthcare system as a patient. And I've been employed within it. And I've gone weeks without any thyroid medication, unintentionally (i also hv no thyroid at all). Do NOT let this go as if it'll all work out somehow. You'll need to do a few things, but persist and persist, never accepting no until you have medication in hand. (And from my experience, that persistence and ability to organize your thoughts to achieve anything will become VERY difficult if you are starting to go without medication.) DO IT NOW!!!.. i say nicely.
Get someone to help you with this if it's too much.
And re-post how you're doing when you're able.
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