I'm not sure what forum this could go into but I need to talk about this to someone. I take care both of my parents who are ill. I'm 28 years old, work part time and when I'm not working... I'm taking care of them. I barely go out so I don't spend money like crazy.

My mom has 1 leg, barely any eyesight, and recently almost had to get her other leg amputated as well as severe depression & anxiety. My dad has cancer, balance issues, severe depression and anxiety as well as other mental issues. Recently with my mom almost losing her leg, she has a lot of hospital stays and doctors bills. I must have 40+ bills in front of me...most doctors know our situation and either haven't billed us, billed us small amounts or just told us to take our time.

Well today I got a letter to appear in court because one of the doctors (who was terrible and just wanted to amputate and didn't even really consider any other options) billed us $230... I already paid $72 of that because I was told "if I just pay some of it - even if it's a dollar - they can't sue because you tried." Quite frankly, the guy doesn't deserve a dollar. I can't believe they are taking us to court over $144. Does that sound ridiculous? I mean I never had a problem like this with any doctors and I really am trying hard to not go on Medical Bankruptcy. They didn't even send the bill to the collections agency.. is that normal?

I'm just so stressed about this. I am trying my hardest and I am just drowning and the last thing I need is this idiot doctor who we only visited once to take me to court. I mean my family doesnt even have a stove, dishwasher or washing machine - we are not well off whatsoever. This is not what I need.