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Ohiogal

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24. Thank you for your concern

Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:32 PM

Jun 2020

I survived stage 3 cancer 12 years ago ... I had Medicaid back then ... I don’t have Medicaid any more. I am trying to limp along with my current health insurance until I can get on Medicare. I don’t go to the doctor for every sniffle or cough but if I’m really sick, I’ll go and pay the co pay. Trouble is, this system really makes you deliberate with yourself, am I sick enough to see a doctor? 60 bucks may not seem like a lot to some folks, but if the doc orders tests, or refers you to a specialist, or if you need a prescription, it adds up fast! I’m not so reckless that I never go .... my late father in law was like that, hadn’t been to see a doctor in like 20 years...I keep up with the annual visits but really I wish that ability to pay was never an issue for anyone to consider before seeking medical attention.

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People Have Stopped Going to the Doctor. Most Seem Just Fine. [View all] Demovictory9 Jun 2020 OP

The 3rd leading cause of death in this country, behind cancer and heart disease, is medical error. sop Jun 2020 #1

Is that really true? SlogginThroughIt Jun 2020 #28

Links: sop Jun 2020 #32

There's an old axiom that 70 - 80% of medical problems are self-limited and will resolve themselves. Hoyt Jun 2020 #2

No. That's about right. In fact, my Adult Medicine instructor in PA School said it was closer to 90% Aristus Jun 2020 #3

I originally said 80%, but was concerned I'd get bashed by those you describe. Hoyt Jun 2020 #4

Chronic problems are completely baffling to medicine. They treat a number and create other problems lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #8

Getting a prescription for antibiotics exboyfil Jun 2020 #11

Certainly makes life easier, but for things like strep, etc., vast majority will survive. Hoyt Jun 2020 #13

Heart damage a big risk factor from strep exboyfil Jun 2020 #17

So is kidney failure, which is how Emily Dickinson died--it's called Bright's Disease. tblue37 Jun 2020 #25

I cannot remember the last time I needed antibiotics. Tipperary Jun 2020 #23

I got an antibiotic prescription for a UTI early in lockdown. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #29

The last City we lived in, Wellstone ruled Jun 2020 #5

I've lived in a number of places stopdiggin Jun 2020 #27

Yeah... I think i'll continue with preventative medicine... Ohio Joe Jun 2020 #6

I agree Ohiogal Jun 2020 #10

Quote: admittedly ... "some patients" had "terrible health consequences" Tetrachloride Jun 2020 #7

So sorry to hear this :( DarthDem Jun 2020 #22

Ty. I appreciate it. Tetrachloride Jun 2020 #26

The co-pay with my insurance Ohiogal Jun 2020 #9

No! I used to think that. Grins Jun 2020 #20

Thank you for your concern Ohiogal Jun 2020 #24

Republicans have been saying that for years... stillcool Jun 2020 #12

We could save a lot MoonlitKnight Jun 2020 #14

The consequences of poor preventive care are not going to be seen in 3 to 4 months. unitedwethrive Jun 2020 #15

Pediatricians are very worried about the consequences of delayed vaccinations unitedwethrive Jun 2020 #16

If the kids are socially isolating, it's unlikely that there will be a problem. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #30

This assumes strict, long-term social isolation, which I agree would work, but even having a parent unitedwethrive Jun 2020 #31

While some things do need care, a lot of other things PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #18

IMO, the elephants in the room are neglect of mental health care and.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #19

The question is, are these people really fine or sarisataka Jun 2020 #21

Fucking liar ... GeorgeGist Jun 2020 #33

Unfortunately, there are a lot of health conditions Ms. Toad Jun 2020 #34