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I am so sorry. It's like this for so many people! *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Jan 2012 #1
i am sorry. we are in the same boat, with insurance. but seabeyond Jan 2012 #2
I am so sorry. It's unconscionable. We need to change this system, and fast. Too many people Sarah Ibarruri Jan 2012 #3
Oh no!!! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #4
Are there any public (federal, state, local) health care programs you can access? pinto Jan 2012 #5
Hang on! tblue Jan 2012 #6
You mean congestive, right? DevonRex Jan 2012 #7
If the poster is still fairly young and reasonably healthy, it's probably congenital. haele Jan 2012 #13
I feel so much better now. Burgman Jan 2012 #45
Sorry. I hope the hospital and the drug companies will work with you. haele Jan 2012 #56
My little problems pale compared to yours, but our healthcare system really sucks. dawg Jan 2012 #8
mine is 15k. it is hmo. i have an account to draw out of. seabeyond Jan 2012 #10
if you can wait 6 months you can get coverage through the hcr for preexisting still_one Jan 2012 #9
I am sorry Burgman Irishonly Jan 2012 #11
Get your fucking meds. they can be had for 10 bucks per three month supply. go to sliding scale doc. WingDinger Jan 2012 #12
If it's a choice between meds and food... Burgman Jan 2012 #14
Then stop paying ins. Use that to get your meds. Get on CMS. Whatever it takes. When you are dead, f WingDinger Jan 2012 #19
What is CMS? Burgman Jan 2012 #21
County Medical Services. For the indigent. You need to start planning your indigence. WingDinger Jan 2012 #23
My CHF meds cost $20 for a 3 month supply tishaLA Jan 2012 #47
Lasix (furosemide), the most common Rx for CHF, is dirt cheap REP Jan 2012 #46
I wish I could, Burgman Jan 2012 #18
Then get state dis. Then CMS. WingDinger Jan 2012 #22
if your low income you should qualify for Medicaid sasha031 Jan 2012 #15
some states require more than just a low income eShirl Jan 2012 #20
Don't give up. Cleita Jan 2012 #16
I sympathize completely. Wish I could help somehow, but I'm in a similar bind myself. Mac1949 Jan 2012 #17
That's pretty much where I'm at today. Burgman Jan 2012 #32
Yeah, it does. But hang in there, brother. Mac1949 Jan 2012 #42
What meds are you on that you can't afford? FarPoint Jan 2012 #24
It isn't so much the cost of the drugs, although when you have a raft of prescriptions as I do Mac1949 Jan 2012 #41
GO TO: HRSA.gov. Then click on Find a Health Center. DevonRex Jan 2012 #25
^^^^^^Go there^^^^^^ DevonRex Jan 2012 #27
Damn, too bad that Obamacare is more of an insurance giveaway than a healthcare solution. Lionessa Jan 2012 #26
Universal Heath Care doesnt stand a chance while the republicans control cstanleytech Jan 2012 #30
Republicans Kill. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #37
I'm sure it will be in some form cstanleytech Jan 2012 #40
It didn't stand a chane when the "DEMOCRATS" controlled the House & Senate. bvar22 Jan 2012 #48
Go to your local legal services or community action office. Someone there will be well-versed Karmadillo Jan 2012 #28
there are no words. i am so sorry. roguevalley Jan 2012 #29
what meds are you on? riverwalker Jan 2012 #31
In most cases it is true that it is never cured, BUT I was cured Liquorice Jan 2012 #57
omigawd i'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 2012 #33
What state are you in? Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #34
pravastatin, lisonopril, carvedilol, lanoxin and a generic aldactone. Burgman Jan 2012 #35
Thank you for answering Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #39
Lanoxin, .25mg, Pravastayin, 20mg, Lisoinopril 5mg, Carvedlol 3.125 mg Spironololactone 25mg Burgman Jan 2012 #43
Sorry to hear that, I'm right there with you workinclasszero Jan 2012 #36
I wish I had a way to fix it for you. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #38
Over half of the USA personal bankruptcies involved medical costs and folks WITH HEALTH INSURANCE Bozita Jan 2012 #44
And THAT hasn't changed. bvar22 Jan 2012 #50
I never heard the term until I talked to Americans Prophet 451 Jan 2012 #52
Have you changed your diet? thecrow Jan 2012 #49
Yes. No to little salt, low fat. Burgman Jan 2012 #53
I'm so sorry, dude Prophet 451 Jan 2012 #51
I'm so sorry a2liberal Jan 2012 #54
Hold on ... GeorgeGist Jan 2012 #55
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