going to doctor next tuesday

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Registered: 11-13-2004
going to doctor next tuesday
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Thu, 09-14-2006 - 11:19am
Hi. I have to see the doctor Tuesday morning for blood work. I am on a mental medicine and my psychologist says I have to get tested for diabetes type 2 cause I been really obese for 4 years now. She won't prescribe me anymore medicine or even see me without it.So I will get an official weight check then. I am uninsured so my doctor will cost me a fortune.
Maryanne
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 1:26pm
I feel your pain. I also have no insurance, and try to avoid the dr's but haven't been able too as of the last year. I have seen a dr more in the last year than in the last 7 together not counting the OB/GYN that delivered my kids!!

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Registered: 09-07-2006
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 1:36pm
Most doctors will give a 20 to 30% discount for cash patients. Or not insured. But you must ASK for this. There also discount cards for insulin. If you are diabetic and meds are prescribed...ASK for samples.
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Registered: 07-18-2006
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 1:36pm

Hi There - I am Bipolar (manic-depressive) and I go to a treatment center where your medical bills are based on how much income you have. I only pay like $15.00 for my doctor visits. It's called a community health center. They have everything, medical, gynoclogical, dentistry and behavioral health. They even have a pharmacy where you can get your drugs based on how much income you make. I'm not sure where you live, but you might want to ask around to see if you have one in your town. If you live in a small town like I do, you might have one in the next city over. Good Luck and I hope your tests come back okay.

Take Care, Jena
395-312-175

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Registered: 01-25-2006
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 1:39pm
Oh yea ask about prescription programs like Merck where you can get some of your meds free if you are below a certain income level!!!!

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Angela







 

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Registered: 07-31-2006
Thu, 09-14-2006 - 8:01pm

eeks.

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Registered: 01-15-2006
Fri, 09-15-2006 - 10:25pm

I hope your test go well. I know it a pain when a dr say you have to see another dr and alls you can think about is how much it is going to cost. It sucks. I hope your weigh in is good and where you should be.

Take Care

Cat

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 7:45am
Hoping your tests doesn't show anything wrong. Please keep us updated

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