Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hi all! I hate to jump right in and start complaining but I'm sure ya'll understand. I've been going to my RA doc for about 3 years. I'm on Enbrel and Arava. I have to go to the RA doc every 2 months, at least. Last year he drove me nuts sending me to an oncologist and the oncologist sent me to a pulmonary doc and they didn't find anything but I still have to see them. I spent nearly $6000 out of pocket with pet scans, cat scans, xrays, etc. etc. If I get the sniffles or my white count is a little high he sends me to other docs etc.etc. The meds did just fine but all this extra doctor visit crap has really got me depressed and broke! Is this normal, I mean so many visits? I understand quality of life, that's why I decided to start see the doctor but quality of life sucks if all you do is go to doctors. I just don't understand and I'm not sure they aren't just in it for the bucks and in cahoots with each other. My RA was extremely bad and horribly painful. The meds brought it under control but the expense and the visits...I just don't know if it is worth it. Thanks for letting me carry on. I'm curious what ya'll experienced or are doing about your situations. Thanks and HUGZ PeggyH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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