On 9/6/17 I met Mr. Reid at the office of Dr. Rampersaud. I have printed and provided Mr. Reid the information on how and where to get medications filled along with a form for him to fill out for reimbursement of prior out of pocket expenses. I also provided Dr. Rampersaud with a letter with requirements and instructions on filling medications. I met Mr. and Mrs. Reid at the appointment with Dr. Rampersaud. The wait was very long so we have a long opportunity to go over the prescription medication coverage and how to get reimbursed for the prior medication expenses. I provided them with the information provided by the adjuster. I also provided Dr. Rampersaud a copy so the medications are processed through the pharmacy company. I also stressed to them both
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He is not using the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) due to the battery heating up. He has tried to use ice as directed by Boston Scientific. They think that since he has lost so much weight that it may need to be tacked down. His tailbone is very painful and he changes positions frequently, he has had an epidural or trigger point injection before to the area which only lasted maybe 2 months. Dr. Rampersaud will do another injection on 9/11/17. While he is under sedation he will check the battery pack. There were no changes to the medications. Mr. Reid continues to report his legs giving out and having severe spasm to the back and legs at night. I was going to ask about that if I had a chance. He says his wife has to physically move him when that occurs. Mr. Reid was told that the narcotics cannot be prescribed for 90 days. They faxed the Elavil, Motrin, and Ultram and will mail the Morphine prescription. Because it says that it can be 10 days before the medication arrives at him he was given paper orders for 10 days worth of medication. I have advised both the doctor office and Mr. Reid that there is a contact number for any questions. I stressed that they have to use this if they
He is not using the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) due to the battery heating up. He has tried to use ice as directed by Boston Scientific. They think that since he has lost so much weight that it may need to be tacked down. His tailbone is very painful and he changes positions frequently, he has had an epidural or trigger point injection before to the area which only lasted maybe 2 months. Dr. Rampersaud will do another injection on 9/11/17. While he is under sedation he will check the battery pack. There were no changes to the medications. Mr. Reid continues to report his legs giving out and having severe spasm to the back and legs at night. I was going to ask about that if I had a chance. He says his wife has to physically move him when that occurs. Mr. Reid was told that the narcotics cannot be prescribed for 90 days. They faxed the Elavil, Motrin, and Ultram and will mail the Morphine prescription. Because it says that it can be 10 days before the medication arrives at him he was given paper orders for 10 days worth of medication. I have advised both the doctor office and Mr. Reid that there is a contact number for any questions. I stressed that they have to use this if they