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  1. sepslugseven sepslugseven is offline I wrote a letter but I threw it out.

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:08am)

    I also posted this in OT but i would like others to see it who dont read there and might be able to help.

    I came to the realization last nite that i am unable to be happy and in turn to play poker anywhere near my potential without the medication for ADD/ADHD that i used to take. The problem is that i do not have health insurance. The medication i used to take is called dexedrine its a dextroamphetamine and i took it in a spansule time release capsule.

    http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dextroamphetamine.htm

    thats what it is.

    My issue is that i dont have health insurance and dont know how to go about getting this drug. I am looking for some way to get into counseling at minimal cost to get this prescription back asap even if i have to pay full price for the prescription.

    I just want to be a happy person again. I hurt my friends and my loved ones and family when i am not on this drug and i then hate myself for it and in turn hurt more people. Its a vicious cycle and one i have tried for too long to end without medication and have finally realized that it is just not possible.

    Please give me any information you have that may help me to end this suffering = (

    Chris
  2. Mindub Mindub is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:21am) in reply to sepslugseven

    Sep,
    Most cities have a public health clinic that will provide generic drugs at little to no cost. Also many charitable orginizations run low cost clinics where you can recieve quality doctors visits. I make use of one of these where each visit is based upon a sliding scale so you will pay $10-30 per office visit. An MD can write you a perscription that will last you 6mos to a year, especially if you have been on the meds before.
    I don't know if the med you are looking for is available in a generic form, but hopefully it or a valid substitute is.
    Your new residency to Las Vegas may give you a little trouble at first with the city clinics, but private clinics should be fine.
    Good luck.
  3. Mindub Mindub is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:24am) in reply to sepslugseven

    Also, if you have contact with previous MDs or therapists who can forward info to new doctors that will help expedite your treatment if anyone gives you trouble.
  4. sepslugseven sepslugseven is offline I wrote a letter but I threw it out.

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:28am) in reply to Mindub

    Mind.. TY for responding.. i sent you a PM if you can respond.. thanks so much

    Chris
    Thread Starter
  5. Busted Nuts Busted Nuts is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:43am) in reply to sepslugseven

    The one piece of advice I can give you is call several pharmacies before getting the prescription filled. You will be surprised at the differences in prices at the different pharmacies. I interened at a pharmacy the past 2 summers in which we would sell some medications at half the cost of the CVS 2 blocks away.
  6. scramble scramble is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 8:29am) in reply to sepslugseven

    in the front of most phone books is a bunch of blue goverment pages usually lists a place to help you
  7. Fox Fox is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 10:29am) in reply to sepslugseven

    If I remember right you are in Vegas now? If so shoot me an email, I have a friend who has dealt with all the free medical stuff in Vegas for the last two years and I can get you in touch with him. He should know how to help.
  8. MyLabMandy MyLabMandy is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 10:39am) in reply to Fox

    not sure if you have a COSTCO there, but their RX's are cheaper than any drug store.
  9. Mindub Mindub is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 11:34am) in reply to MyLabMandy

    Plus I say it's always best to buy drugs in bulk. Just make sure you park close, those 5 gallon buckets of xanex are heaavvvyyy!!! ; )
  10. NeBlis NeBlis is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 2:34pm) in reply to Mindub

    Mexico ???

    NeBlis
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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 3:25pm) in reply to NeBlis

    Actually, that's not a bad idea.
  12. katdragon katdragon is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 3:45pm) in reply to Certifiable

    This last year Mexico has tightened their regs on scheduled drugs, which that would be. Too much abuse by teens going accross the border and getting drugs and resultant headlines. Kat
  13. NeBlis NeBlis is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:38pm) in reply to katdragon

    there is a doctor in just about every pharmacy that can write you a scipt. But i dont know about border towns. my experience is with Mexico City mostly. it probably helps to speak good spanish so i don't know how it would be if they figured you were a drug kid. but i always just get normal things no Oxycoton or other crazy stuff. Ambien, adderall, ect ect are easy

    NeBlis
  14. BannedUser29 BannedUser29 is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 5:43pm) in reply to sepslugseven

    Hey sepslugseven
    I sent you a private message. Could you read it and respond.
  15. Mindub Mindub is offline

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    Nov 13th, 2005 (11/13/2005 10:29pm) in reply to NeBlis

    ?? Pharmacists can perscribe... they dole out the shit but the MDs are the gatekeepers. And guard their territory very jealously. With good reason, some would say, as they are the "highest" trained in the health care field, but nurses and mental health therapists, who are also very well trained and have much greater contact with patients on average have been lobbying for expanded powers, including the power to write perscriptions.
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