one of those days. arrggghhhhhh

[suzannah16]

got back from having my flu jab [i'm sure I have a temperature already and been sneezing] got a phone call from GP surgery to say carry on with the iron tablets. Told the receptionist they were a one off so I can't get them on my repeat prescription could she order them for me. No she can't unless I am housebound. so now I have to wait a week until I next go into town and then I can ask her in person to order them and that will be ok.

Then I get an e-mail from my stoma suppliers saying my stoma bags are out of stock do I want them to send the other bits and pieces or wait a week until the bags come in. luckily for me I have managed recently after much stress and hassle to actually get a few spare bags so if all goes well I should just about have enough to last. as for the bits and pieces they are of no flippin use without the bags. running out of bags is not an option I can't just leave one on until the supplies come. they didn't even suggest sending an alternative in case I was short. can you hear me screaming????

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Yes I’m back and I can hear you from over the bridge! How incredibly frustrating - not able to offer any advice but happy to scream along with you! X

[Fennella02]

Sounds exhausting! Did you know that you can buy prescription strength iron tablets OTC?

[suzannah16 in reply to Fennella02]

probably not the strength I had, but prescriptions are free here in scotland

[Fennella02 in reply to suzannah16]

The strength is exactly the same and I only meant it as a one-off to fit in with your schedule. The ones I have bought in the past come in a large tub for £7 or so. I have prescription prepayment but I still buy stuff OTC if it's more convenient.

[eekt]

Scream away! That is ridiculous! Lift the phone to the stoma supplier and just let out a scream! 😱

Here's hoping it works out, they don't make things easy for us, do they? 😚xxx

[Foss]

Yes, loud and clear, I’ll join in.

Foss