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Warpy

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8. Doctors were allies when I was broke

Wed Apr 24, 2013, 03:16 PM

Apr 2013

All of them reduced their fees and in some cases, waived them completely. All worked with me on getting enough medication to keep me alive, giving out samples and checking the lists I'd brought from Wally's, Costo and Target to see if there was a cheap generic that would do.

I was lucky that nothing more drastic than blindness happened during my last lean period. I was lucky that when my dad died, he surprised me with enough to live on and the sale of his house not only paid mine off, it bought me a corneal transplant.

Oh, yeah. I got lucky and I know it.

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Got a call from my Doctor's office today............ [View all] mrmpa Apr 2013 OP

I am so happy for you!!! peace13 Apr 2013 #1

Thank you. eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #2

yes. Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #3

That is really wonderful news. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #4

Disagree, You still went through way too much trouble. busterbrown Apr 2013 #5

Yes and no michigandem58 Apr 2013 #6

My doctor is like this too Marrah_G Apr 2013 #7

Doctors were allies when I was broke Warpy Apr 2013 #8

Nothing more drastic than blindness... narnian60 Apr 2013 #12

When I get sick, I don't fool around. Warpy Apr 2013 #19

I am so sorry. hollysmom Apr 2013 #9

Just got back from Costco half hour ago............ mrmpa Apr 2013 #10

I out the links there because the friend that got the cheaper price at costco hollysmom Apr 2013 #20

Very often the maker of the drugs you use kurtzapril4 Apr 2013 #53

Most doctors will do a small amount of what you could call pro bono in taking Cleita Apr 2013 #11

The old way. Free for those who cannot afford it. But back then we did not have the things that were jwirr Apr 2013 #13

My endocrinologist gives me samples of some of my meds I just cannot afford, even with a copay DainBramaged Apr 2013 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author zarnon61 Apr 2013 #15

Wow! Rider3 Apr 2013 #16

That's excellent. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #17

Have you checked with the pharmaceutical if you can get free drugs? LittleBlue Apr 2013 #18

Yep I did,.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #26

Glad to hear it LittleBlue Apr 2013 #33

I'm happy for you Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #21

That is wonderful TxDemChem Apr 2013 #22

If my friend had been treated that way, she'd be alive today. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #23

Tell this to everyone. There are people like me who are insured, and would like to make Squinch Apr 2013 #24

No he's in western Pennsylvania......eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #25

Huh? EC Apr 2013 #27

This is wonderful news Gothmog Apr 2013 #28

I respectfully disagree that this is how it should work. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #29

Touche & I wish there was medicare for all...............eom mrmpa Apr 2013 #35

Yessirrrreeeee! ReRe Apr 2013 #30

Providers/doctors are definitely not the issue in most cases... Triana Apr 2013 #31

+1 lunasun Apr 2013 #41

I'm a type-I diabetic and long term unemployed. Check with social services where you live. TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #32

that made me smile!!! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #34

Wonderful! Actually, where I live, that's the way it actually is for SOME medical care.... tpsbmam Apr 2013 #36

good doctor... spanone Apr 2013 #37

Agree! gateley Apr 2013 #38

No really it isn't. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #39

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2013 #50

I feel guilty now for having a four months supply of insulin. Jennicut Apr 2013 #40

You just gave me a little bit of faith in the system DonRedwood Apr 2013 #42

I'm in the same boat... B Stieg Apr 2013 #43

When both my husband and I were unemployed Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #44

You may be eligible for Obamacare now. MoonchildCA Apr 2013 #45

Suspended here in PA............... mrmpa Apr 2013 #47

Here's the link to find the PCIP plans in all 50 states. Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #51

Not really. Yes, you got it for free. caseymoz Apr 2013 #46

You're lucky! I have an asshole for a doctor! DearHeart Apr 2013 #48

take him a chicken. pansypoo53219 Apr 2013 #49

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emergency room visit California Expat Apr 2013 #54

That is wonderful. Chemisse Apr 2013 #55

Good people! Got MS injections for FREE! caledesi Apr 2013 #56

Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing! tofuandbeer Apr 2013 #57

what are you injecting? Victosa? BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #58

Levemir.............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #59

I haven't heard of the this one. BlueToTheBone Apr 2013 #60