I promised pic of growth on eyelid so here it is UPDATE!

[The Chicken Lady]

Here are some resources for what you can do if you don't have health insurance (this was just in the news today):

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/12/ep.health.insurance.help/index.html

 

[farmergal]

It is SUCH a challenge to navigate the health care system.

Have you checked in your county to see if there are any free clinics or "critical care" centers? When I was working in Washington state (and had health insurance) I had a persistently hoarse voice (which could have been a sign of throat cancer.) I couldn't actually see a normal doctor because they were all full and not taking ANY new patients. But there was a "critical care" center sponsored by the county, and you could drop in there with any kind of problem, and it would cost the same as a normal doctor visit, and it was after workday hours which was great for a nine-to-fiver like I was at the time. They referred me to a throat specialist, who happened to be a softie and performed the procedure for me (sticking a camera up my nose and down my throat) at a reduced rate. So -- ask around and see if you can find any county programs, and then look for "flexible" doctors like that. Some people are doctors because they want to earn a lot of money, but some are doctors because they really care about other people!

(FYI -- ERs are so expensive. Avoid them like the plague if you can! I once paid $300 for a tetanus shot and 1 minute of a doctor's time. OUCH.)

 

[English Chick]

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I will say to you now what I said on the other thread....get the next available flight you can over here, stay with me...and we will get this sorted for you on our NHS... after seeing the pictures this not something you want to leave any longer....you Dr who ever it is should bow their head in shame for allowing this to grow as long as it has...money should never never ever come into it....I will endeavour to get off my soap box...but I mean it.....come over to me....the UK will not refuse you treatment...whoever you Dr is then shame on her and the system that cares more for the dollar than the person.......and what could be that persons sight!!.....

Do it..your room awaits! This is making me so darn mad .....

 

[adoptedbyachicken]

I have removed the trolling, flaming and politics from this thread. Keep it on track so we can all be helpful to the OP and hear how the appointment went.

Thanks for you attention to this. Further bickering will result in bans.

 

[cwc362]

Dear Chickabator,
I am so upset about this doctor not doing anything for you. Even if she wasn't in a position to help , at least she could have tried to refer you to someone who could help you with this or taken a minute to brainstorm and come up with some suggestions. Please keep us informed how everything is going!! I know there has got to be someone out there who can help you. One of the other posters said it correctly when they said it was hard to navigate the medical system. For someone not familiar with it - near impossible. But now you got us for moral support and our prayers , so I hope that makes you feel a little better!! We are rooting for you and praying for you!!
Wayne
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Tennessee

 

[chickabator]

thanks everyone I will keep you posted on what goes on at the dr.

 

[Jennyhaschicks]

I have everything crossed for you. I hope it turns out to be minor.

 

[NancyDz]

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SO glad you got an appt, definitely keep us posted !

Take care,

Nancy

 

[Lunachick]

Chickabator, so glad you're checking up on this! When I was at the Dermatologist today with Paul, there was a chart on the door and your pic looks like the one on there and it MAY be a basaloma. Very curable if you take care of it right away. I hope it's just a weird thing and they take care of it for you. Let us know !!

 

[horsejody]

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What did the doctor say? Is all well?