i still have not gotten my heart medicine that keeps me alive

[trueblue2007]

the health insurance . pharmacy sent my cardvaiol for my CHF 3 weeks ago and i still have not gotten it. i only have 7 pills left. that is 3 days worth.

TRUMP WILL KILL ME.

[SheltieLover]

1. Can you get refill at local pharmacy!

[still_one]

5. Exactly, and if one has to pay with it out of one's own pocket to hold one through, you should do it

[SheltieLover]

7. Exactly!

Do a gofundme, if necessary!

[Binkie The Clown]

17. That particular med is very cheap.

I'd call the doctor and have a Rx sent to the local pharmacy. My 30 day supply is $4 at WalMart.

[Demovictory9]

2. sent by mail?

[trueblue2007]

14. yes... all my pills are sent in the mail from united health care

LISINOPRIL, THYROID PILLS, nerve pain pills, and other stuff ....

[Demovictory9]

15. I would make an emergency call to local pharmacy

[MineralMan]

3. Have you called your health insurance company

about the delay? If not, call now and request a transfer of your prescription to a local pharmacy. They can do that, but you may have to be very firm with them.

[femmedem]

4. In addition to following other posters' advice, call your congressperson.

Their offices are usually great at constituent support like this, and it will also give them ammunition to reverse the damage to the USPS.

Please keep us posted and know how much your DU community cares about you.

[SheltieLover]

8. Great idea!

Also, contact any local media outlets!!!

[femmedem]

11. Yes! A story like this could have a big impact for the OP and others. n/t

[SheltieLover]

12. For sure!!!

I hope op gets meds!

[Grasswire2]

6. take that story to your local media outlet.

Local TV news ought to pick that up. Or your newspaper.

[SheltieLover]

9. Absolutely!

[blm]

10. Yes - call local newsroom. Now

[SheltieLover]

13. 👍

[diva77]

16. K&R for exposure. Excellent suggestions in this thread too. Hoping for your meds to

arrive in time trueblue

[trueblue2007]

19. it usually takes 1 week for the pills to get here

we live on a houseboat and have one of those big locked mail boxes up on the street. at least once a week we get someone elses mail (one of the people in our moorage). everyone here is really good about giving mail to the correct people.

my husband talked to the pharmacist today and told him i still didn't get the carvedoil (or however it's spelled) from Optim RX and he was told they could give me a 1 month supply. so i can get more if i don't get them by monday.

thanks everyone for the good ideas. i will call RON WYDEN'S office monday. his people are totally awesome.

[diva77]

20. Thanks for the update! Glad you have a sound backup plan.

[SheltieLover]

18. States Attorneys General looking for witnesses regarding USPS!

Please contact them!!!

Here is story:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213911338#post32

[Hekate]

21. KnR!

[Meowmee]

22. You can usually get an emergency supply from a local pharmacy

And have it shipped fedex if you can’t pick up. My local pharmacy does pick up from car as well.

[marie999]

23. I get mine through the VA by mail.

As soon as I receive my medication, I put in for a refill. The computer activates it 10 day before I run out. I get it 3 days later. All my meds come from Wilmington. So far no problems. If you are using VA healthcare and you are running out of a med, your primary care can write you a prescription for 10 days worth at a local pharmacy.

[pnwmom]

24. Also, some of the state Attorney Generals are trying to collect info from people like you.

Please contact the office of your state AG and explain what your problems have been.

You might help yours build a stronger case against the Trump administration.

[Patterson]

25. My pharmacy won't let me get without medicine, even if they bend the rules.

[trueblue2007]

26. I FINALLY GOT MY MEDICINE TODAY!!!

[Nevilledog]

27. Thanx for updating us.....l thought about your predicament the last couple of days.

Made me really mad.

I'm glad they finally got there.

[JI7]

28. What State are you In ? Who are your Senators and house rep ?

Contact them and let them know along with the state reps

[trueblue2007]

29. OREGON