My Head Hurts!

This is, day 4, of my migraine headache! I braved Highland, but they can only give me more of the stuff that hasn't worked! Everyone in this country should have access to the medical care they actually need!

And for all those who say no one is denied health care in this country as you sit smugly and self centered in your bubble. Because I can't afford insurance, I've been on a waiting list for more than 2 years to see a neurologist about these migraines. The only medication that is effective for them, along with several other medications I need is not covered by the county plan. So, I just suffer and become unproductive until I have to waste taxpayer money on a trip to the emergency room. At said emergency room, they were able to do nothing for me. (I thought about telling them to send the bill to Ron Rapozo.)

Teresa M Walker Dude, we are in the same boat. I can't get more meds for my diabetes, hypothryoidism, RLS and high blood pressure until I can pay the $100 for the bloodwork, and then $85 to come back 5 days later for the results. Tried using county clinics.....slightly cheaper, but they don't hear me....look right at me, but don't hear an F-in thing I say. No one knows my body as well as me, and I know from experience. I have been hoarding my meds in worry that this long space between paychecks would be tough...so I am okay for another week, except the RLS, but thankfully I have a friend with a solution.

On your side of this one, Loree! xxooxxoo
10 June 2010 at 13:34 

Lorelei Moon OMG! I totally empatihze about the "hoarding the meds" I've been really lucky with the one clinic that I've been going to & in fact they've been better than Kaiser in a lot of ways, 30 minute appointments, free acupuncture, actually managing my meds. I even had dental! But as far as specialists and availability of some of the meds, it's difficult. Unfortunately, now the funding's been cut so I haven't seen my Dr or refilled my meds in months.
10 June 2010 at 14:25 · 

Gail Monohon Hope it is gone today, Loree. I'm sorry it lasted so long, and glad your kitties made you feel better.
11 June 2010 at 13:40

Phyllis Rose Wilbur Sorry about the migranes. I had a friend who had terrible headaches. Sleeping was about the only thing that reallly helped them.
12 June 2010 at 18:50 · 

Teresa M Walker Thats what I do......SLEEEEEEP. Doesn't always go away, but becomes bareable. I am soooo sorry, Boo! Get better NOW! XXOOXXOO
12 June 2010 at 21:43