Another Update

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My rheummy's nurse finally called me back after I left a message almost a

week ago that I was off all meds due to lack of finances to pay for them. She

referred me to some company that specializes in IV and injectable meds. They

were totally useless. They asked me for my insurance info...which there is

none...then asked if I was cash pay patient. LOL I just laughed and told the

lady if I could afford to pay cash we would not be having this conversation.

She

suggested calling the Enbrel company.

I contacted Enbrel and found out they have co-pay assistance as well as

patient assistance for those with no drug coverage. The co-pay assistance

really

pisses me off, because I asked about this a year ago when I was really

struggling with huge co-pays for the enbrel. Now I finally had to drop my

insurance

and they have assistance. Well they are suppose to be sending me an

application in the mail, which I have to fill out and have notorized.

Hmm....wonder

what info they want that needs to be notorized?

My rheummy's nurse also called left me a message stating that they now have

plenty of Bextra samples for me to have since its expensive. Hmm..funny when I

didn't even have two nickels to rub together and asked for 7 days samples

until I got paid so I could stay on my meds...I basicly got blown off by my

stupid doctor. Now Mr. Stupid is being so helpful. I learned a lesson...skip a

few days periodicly so you always have at least anywhere from a week to a month

of meds saved up just incase you run out of money.

I really need a new doc and if here was another one in my area I would jump

to go see him.

I was told there is no assistance for MTX injectable, which really does not

bother me because I refuse to take it. Its not very expensive, but there is

still a shortage and the stuff makes me really sick anyway. I told my doc find

another med because I AM NOT taking MTX ever again. The expensive part of the

MTX therapy is all the frequent labwork plus the need for folic acid and

leucovorin. The leucovorin is expensive for 4 pills a month!!!!!!

So basicly I have gotten no where, other than to get more disgusted and sick

of the whole mess. At least I will get a some Bextra samples to take in the

meantime. I figure if I only take it if something hurts then it should last a

pretty long time. I have a very busy weekend coming up and I will be moving

none stop the whole time. Now I just need to find time to drive 30 mins two

the rheummy and get there before they go home at 12 noon on friday. I will also

ask for copies of my lab results. Maybe you guys here can help me review

them and see if I really need all these meds to begin with!

Toni