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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

unapatriciated

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7. glad you went to the ER.

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 29, 2014, 10:06 AM

Sep 2014

Unfortunately that is the only way those with chronic disease can get affordable health care. My son had two stints put in and is doing well. He has a great cardiologist. I met him when I went to take care of my son after he was released from the hospital. Dematomyositis is harder to deal with when onset is later in life (not mention overlapping lupus), so I hope you have a good rheumatologist. My son has been fighting Dermato since 1991 it is not easy so I will send healing vibes and good thoughts your way.

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Co-pays - what a dumb idea! I have an autoimmune disease [View all] hedgehog Aug 2014 OP

Right or wrong, co-pays, deductibles, etc., are part of what you buy with insurance in this country. Hoyt Aug 2014 #1

I'm putting off getting insurance until the new year NightWatcher Aug 2014 #2

Exactly! I have the same diagnosis, the same meds on Jan 1 that I had on Dec 31! hedgehog Aug 2014 #3

delay consequences lululu Sep 2014 #4

please do not put off seeing a doctor. unapatriciated Sep 2014 #5

Oh, I go to the dr. All the time it seems NightWatcher Sep 2014 #6

glad you went to the ER. unapatriciated Sep 2014 #7