I realized lying in bed last night that the flare up probably isn't a direct result of my depression it is probably because I don't have my arthritis medication which also keeps my colitis in check. I've been having trouble with the prescription (preauthorization, rheumatologist/insurance error, pharmacy, then lack of motivation from the depression) and as a result I haven't taken it in a few months.

The preauthorization came in a few weeks ago. Finally. (My rheumatologist offered to give me a dose in her office on my final visit [insurance won't cover her, I went to her on the insurance companies erroneous recommendation] but I had an ear infection at the time so it wasn't safe to take).

But the pharmacy wants to fill it and the insurance company wants their associated specialty pharmacy to fill it. I told the pharmacy they could try to get it but it's been dragged out for weeks and i've been too lazy to follow up with them.

I went there two days ago and they said they would call the insurance company one more time, and if they couldn't get it they would call me so I could get it at the specialty pharmacy.

They never called me. I was pretty livid.

I sent them and they responded that they would have the prescription transfered for me.

I went there yesterday and they called the specialty pharmacy to transfer the prescription while I was there. I heard them on the phone and they tried one more time to get it there. I would love for them to get it there, and I understand it is an expensive item that would mean a lot of profit for them, BUT I NEED IT NOW STOP JEOPARDIZING MY HEALTH!

They transfered the Rx and I was told I would get a call from the specialty pharm to complete the order. (They wouldn't let me get on the phone to complete it while I was at the shop... The pharmacy was willing but the specialty pharmacy wouldn't)

Go home waited, NO FREAKING CALL.

Called this morning but they're not open yet... Waiting a few more minutes to try again.

Even though I didn't follow up, if they'd taken care of this when I went in two days ago I would likely have it now... While I'd still have this flareup at least I'd have some peace of mind that I'm back on my medication to alleviate it.