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At this point I'm desperate enough to try prednisone. But rheumatologists in my region won't see patients without referrals, and I can't get an appointment with an internist or other generalist until next summer. Should I try to get a prescription online, or just order the drug from outside the country? PushHealth supposedly provides a free medical review before filling a request; PlushCare provides 15-minute online doctor visits for a monthly or annual fee. Has anyone tried one of these services or something like them?

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you may be able to get a emergency room or walk in clinic to get you a short term solution for medrol. I ended up at one in march of 2020 and was given a prescription for a blister pac dose with i think 18 or 19 in it at 4mgs each. gives you a two week window to fing an open rumi