Need Prayer !! UPDATE #2

[sfw2]

Well, no big surprise about the stress test, right? Are you still taking all your meds?

 

[Carolyn]

Hope you are feeling better and get the help you need. Re: don't know if I can afford to get my medicine. If anyone knows that is going to be a problem tell your MD before you leave the office. Find out which drug stores in your area have a $4 or $5 list and get a copy. Most of the time a MD can prescribe something from that list; he might also be able to give you some samples or you might be able to contact the manufacture for a reduced price.

It does no good to go to see a doctor and walk away with a prescription you can't or don't fill. If you don't realize it until you go to the drug store you can ask your pharmacist to contact the Dr or you can call the office and explain the problem to the nurse.

 

[chickabator]

yes im taking my meds 2 of them were on the 4.00 at wally world. got them filled today what im talking about affording are all these tests.

 

[Carolyn]

tests are harder. Don't sign any papers that set up a payment plan you cannot afford. Don't pay off a bill until all insurance is filed and paid. Pay what you can afford on the bills even if it's $1/mo but do not miss a payment and that should keep you out of legal trouble. Make sure you follow your insurance rules about in network, referrals, etc. Sometimes you can get your insurance company to give you a caseworker who will know your particular situation. Always write down who you talk to and if someone is helpful ask for them next time.

You need to take care of yourself, now. Worrying isn't going to help you get well. I promise you bills will hang around to be worried about another day.

 

[retiredwithchicks]

I'm concerned, anyone heard from Chickabator since Wed?

 

[chickabator]

I just got back from the cardiologist. stress test showed pvcs, but within normal range, 2 leaky valves showed up in echo, I go back in january to be scheduled for heart cath. he thinks I have blockages but wants to try me on meds first before stents, so the heart attack did not do any damage to the muscle walls of my heart. He said if I have more pains then I am to call them immediatly and he will go ahead and do the cath and put in stents. main thing to try to reduce my stress level, no fat low cholesterol no salt diet. and try to exercise as much as possible. I go back 1-4-10 if everything goes alright up till then.

 

[retiredwithchicks]

Take care and do as told and hopefully all will be fine. God bless.