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Lamenting my lack of insurance

gisa886gisa886 member
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I need to see a neurologist. I've thought this for some time because it has been 4 years since I've seen one and 10 years since my last brain scan. I feel like something is wrong because the headaches that foreshadow my seizures have gotten more intense and frequent. I think it might be from all the computer/phone/tv usage so I am gonna take a break and see if that helps. I am going to also see how much private insurance will cost me so I can get some tests done. If you have any advice I'll take it!
i wish i could be joking but my dad is the music teacher at a church so he owuld be mad. we had sex, all the time how bad i know but we dont want to wait and he said GREAT OH KAY! and I was really feeling the wets? down there- too embarsed to say- but he acted like man.
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  • huahualovehuahualove member
    We got private insurance after I quit my job. Go to ehealthinsurance.com and search to see if anything may work for you. I'm still with the same insurance company I was with through my job, just a different plan. Also, a year ago I thought I was having a stroke and had to got to the ER to get an MRI which I hadn't in maybe 6 years and the spots I had on my brain were all gone, it was kinda interesting to get one done again. Good luck!
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  • ChelseyB5186ChelseyB5186 member
    Goodness, that has to be frustrating and scary.  When I was laid off a few years ago I had to get private insurance.  I went through BCBS and it was pricey, but not absolutely asinine.  I only had it for a few months though.  I hope you find something suitable for you so you can get seen.
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  • erniebuffloerniebufflo member
    If you call a financial counselor at the hospital/clinic where the doc you want to see is, and tell them you're uninsured and would be paying out of pocket, they may be able to negotiate something for you and even provide a discount. 

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  • gisa886gisa886 member
    Thanks all. I'm just worried about the cost of any anti seizure meds and the testing. We really can't afford that cost right now. I'm looking at the short term coverage and it may just work out.
    i wish i could be joking but my dad is the music teacher at a church so he owuld be mad. we had sex, all the time how bad i know but we dont want to wait and he said GREAT OH KAY! and I was really feeling the wets? down there- too embarsed to say- but he acted like man.
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  • erniebuffloerniebufflo member
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    Thanks all. I'm just worried about the cost of any anti seizure meds and the testing. We really can't afford that cost right now. I'm looking at the short term coverage and it may just work out.
    I think many drug companies also offer discounted and free medicine to folks who need them (or at least, I've seen ads claiming they do). I hope you get something worked out because I want you to be OK!

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  • geekychicgeekychic

    <--- also has a seizure disorder.

    That sucks.  Even with insurance, my meds are expensive. 

    You should definitely go to the doctor if you are feeling seizure-y. 


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    imageerniebufflo:
    imagegisa886:
    Thanks all. I'm just worried about the cost of any anti seizure meds and the testing. We really can't afford that cost right now. I'm looking at the short term coverage and it may just work out.
    I think many drug companies also offer discounted and free medicine to folks who need them (or at least, I've seen ads claiming they do). I hope you get something worked out because I want you to be OK!

    Thanks. So far no medications have worked so I stopped trying. I just want to get the brain looked at to see what might be causing the headaches.
    i wish i could be joking but my dad is the music teacher at a church so he owuld be mad. we had sex, all the time how bad i know but we dont want to wait and he said GREAT OH KAY! and I was really feeling the wets? down there- too embarsed to say- but he acted like man.
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  • gisa886gisa886 member
    imagegeekychic:
    lt; also has a seizure disorder. That sucks.nbsp; Even with insurance, my meds are expensive.nbsp; You should definitely go to the doctor if you are feeling seizurey.nbsp;

    I will as soon as I get covered.
    Also, when I say headache I mean sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head.
    i wish i could be joking but my dad is the music teacher at a church so he owuld be mad. we had sex, all the time how bad i know but we dont want to wait and he said GREAT OH KAY! and I was really feeling the wets? down there- too embarsed to say- but he acted like man.
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  • geekychicgeekychic

    Ick.  Be careful.  Geeked

    I get the usual auras.  A feeling I describe as seizure-y.  Mostly they are triggered by sleep deprivation.  Which is awesome for the working mom of the 5 month old who does not quite sleep through the night yet.

    Luckily, they are controlled by medication.

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    imagegeekychic:
    Ick.nbsp; Be careful.nbsp; MusicI get the usual auras.nbsp; A feeling I describe as seizurey.nbsp; Mostly they are triggered by sleep deprivation.nbsp; Which is awesome for the working mom of the 5 month old who does not quite sleep through the night yet. Luckily, they are controlled by medication.

    Mine ate caused by stress and sleep deprivation is a trigger.
    i wish i could be joking but my dad is the music teacher at a church so he owuld be mad. we had sex, all the time how bad i know but we dont want to wait and he said GREAT OH KAY! and I was really feeling the wets? down there- too embarsed to say- but he acted like man.
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  • Ruby412Ruby412 member

    It makes me really sad that we live in a country where medical care is a privilege, not a right. I know there are options out there, but this just shouldn't be something someone who is sick should have to worry about! You deserve to get the care you need without going broke over it. I mean, our kids go to school for free, we have free police services and firefighters. But, medical care? Not so much. It's a shame you don't live closer to Canada! Okay, rant over.

    I hope you feel better, Gisa! Make sure you find a way to go see the doctor. Don't let it go too long.


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