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Not Eating **Update**

cdominique11cdominique11 member
in April 2014 Moms
Well I'm still not eating. So last night I called the hospital to see if I needed to come in and get check or if there's something I can take over the counter. Mind you the nearest hospital is an hour + away from my house. So I didn't want to make a blank trip if it was something minor. Anyways this lady "the nurse" said I can't do anything without a doctor and I can't get a doctor without insurance. Now I have nowhere to turn. Does anyone have any advice?? Because I'm not eating, I'm throwing up bile and a little blood (because my throat is cut) is that normal or what??
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Re: Not Eating **Update**

  • RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    That's not normal and you need to see the doctor.
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  • ksales31ksales31
    You need to make an appt with a doctor. If you dont have insurance try maybe a free pregnancy clinic or one.based on income and get a prescription.for zofran.
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  • RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    And if you show up at the Ed they will treat you, insurance or not.
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  • junebug1027junebug1027 member
    Not eating leads to dehydration (been there with my last). So it is important to be seen. To be admitted to a hospital without going through the ER you need a Dr to call that in. However, you can go to an ER and they cannot refuse you for no insurance. I didn't read your original post so I'm not sure why you don't have a Dr, but you can go to your local health department if you don't have insurance.
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  • cdominique11cdominique11 member
    I have to make an appointment to see them. They advised me to see my doctor. So that puts me back in the loop.
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  • ksales31ksales31
    Paying out of pocket for an appointment with an OB would almost certainly be cheaper than an ER as well
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  • junebug1027junebug1027 member
    cdominique11 said:

    I have to make an appointment to see them. They advised me to see my doctor. So that puts me back in the loop.

    You have to have an appointment at the emergency room?

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  • cdominique11cdominique11 member
    No to go to the local health department.
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  • bingbongsmamabingbongsmama member
    You need to see a doctor. Do you have a local walk in clinic or urgent care? Even an RN or NP could write you a prescription. That's insanity that she would turn you away
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  • thomas930thomas930 member
    I agree with the other ladies, this is not normal and needs to be checked out. You can go to a walk in clinic or even the ER. You said you don't have insurance,  do you qualify for medicaid?
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  • bingbongsmamabingbongsmama member
    I didn't see the part about insurance. Go to a Pcp, some will work on a sliding scale and let you do a payment plan.
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  • cdominique11cdominique11 member
    I do qualify but I haven't heard from them since I applied last week.
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  • kateleestarkateleestar member
    Rrrrrachel said:
    And if you show up at the Er they will treat you, insurance or not.
    This. Also, I know my doc works with people without insurance... ask if yours does, they might keep it on the DL, you know? I grew up without insurance and didnt have it till I got a job with a company that offered it at 23, so.. I feel ya.

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  • thomas930thomas930 member
    cdominique11 said:
    I do qualify but I haven't heard from them since I applied last week.
    Ok unfortunately,  it can take up to 3 weeks. Until then I suggest a walkin or ER. Walkin clinics are usually reasonable. 
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  • AndrewsgalAndrewsgal member
    eme520 said:
    In a lot of states Medicaid will retroactively cover expenses you incur between application and approval. That means that if you go to see a doctor now, you MAY get expenses reimbursed. You definitely need to see a provider whether it is a walk-in clinic, OB office, urgent care, or ER.

    Yes this! Go the the ER they will have to treat you and usually Medicaid will cove the bill retroactively.
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