Chronic Pain Support Group
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My mom had an appointment with my RA doctor yesterday and I tagged along just incase at the end of her appointment I could ask him about my ankle if he had time. He happen to have time and he looked at it and told me that my ankle was collapsing because of the RA. Then to add insult to injury I talked to the person who was in charge of insurance and told me the med that they want me on is called rituxan and its an iv infusion and the patience assistance program would only cover one infusion then it would be 1500 for the other three infusions and that doesn't cover blood work or doctor visits and they won't work with me payment wise. Any suggestions? I could use some really good ideas I have tried embrel and I have tried humeria. My current meds are 20mg of methotratxte and folic acid and proixicam and those just aren't helping. I could really use some advice, Thank you in advance.
Leigh-Ann
Leigh-Ann
some are nerve pain pain killers.
i would ask for something stronger and use a ankle brace for those days when it's needing the most support.
some medication is cheaper and some isn't.
just lucky here in the land of oz, every pain killer is on the pbs list, making it cheaper.
Sending Hugs & Prayers that things work out.
Mary
I'd say go find another dr! Get on raceagainstpain or just google RA doctors in a 50 mile radius (or however far you are willing to travel) of your hometown and state, it will bring up a list of drs for you. Start calling and asking what kind of assistance you can get. Also tell them what this other dr told you the problem is.
Also NeedyMeds is a great place to get help paying for meds. Some drs have the applications in their offices, if not you can get it on their website.
Where there's a will there's a Way! I have a list of drs myself I'm going to start calling after a visit to my GP!
Good Luck and Many Blessings,
Toni