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tloree 01/30/2008

Well My appt was for 9:30 am then they decided that I would have to be there at 8:00am and what happens we get a huge snow storm. So we start out at 6:00am and get stuck twice on the way. We then make it out just to have the road blocked up ahead by an overturned tanker truck. So we back track and I of course am calling and explaining the situation to the doctors office. We get ourselves back on track and the doctors office calls me back and they explain that the doctor can not stay in the office that long and can we please reschedule. My insurance is done tomorrow because my husband just recently got fired and so the insurance company says that we only have coverage til the end of January. I explain this to the doctors office and let them know I need to be seen now because I am having lots of problems and need a diagnosis. My family doc says that he thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis or lupus and the blood test is not backing it up so I needed to see a rheumatologist. There response sorry but the doctor just really can't stay any longer. So we turned around and headed home, we used a 1/4 tank of gas that I didn't have the money to use but you know they are doctors why would they give a crap.

Sorry had to vent the whole thing really pissed me off. It took me 3 months to get that appt. and now I am screwed until we can come up with insurance. Life is sucking right now and I am usually a very positive person. It was just a crappy day.
Tam

deleted_user 01/30/2008

I am so sorry for the big disssapointment Tloree. That was a big hit for you with the ins, is there anyway that they can try to get you in on the 31st, i mean you can try and I know by trying you might get ticked off again but at least you gave it a try. I will keep you and hubby in my thoughts for good to come your way sweetie....Love you....Helen

deleted_user 01/30/2008

I am so sorry this happened, and these dr. are so very expensive to see that you Need ins. to see them, my appointment with my Rhuemy cost the insurane comapny almost 600.00 and they did NOT even do ANY blood tests or X-rays, went soley on my 10 year medical history...I do believe MOST Rhuemys are better then that...I pray that ur man gets another Job with Ins SOON, so u2 can get back on track...this is a hard time, I know, i have been right where you are...vent away Hon, one of the very many reasons we are ALL here.

Hugs and a prayer for you !

Bonnie

tloree 01/30/2008

well I did try to see if they had any cancellations for tomorrow and no luck. My husband is dilegently looking for work. I hope he gets something really soon. The weather was bad enough that our mail person didn't even come through. So it would have probably gotten worse as the day went on so it was good that we had to come home. I seemed to sleep alot once I got home too. Thanks for the support.
Tam

deleted_user 01/30/2008

sorry you didnt get to see the dr . docters dont care . im sure they are some that cares

CarrieinSK 01/30/2008

Geesh, what time was he friggen leaving there? 8:30? I can't believe they would treat you like that and have so little compassion. Terrible.

tloree 01/30/2008

The doctor appt was about 1 1/2 hours away so by the time I would have made it there it would have been 9:30 or 10:00am and that was just too late for him. The are only there until noon on Wednesdays so I guess that would not have worked??????

Trish50 01/30/2008

I certainly can realate. i just got on adult medicade, went a long time without a doc .. have had one thur another type program and it was just basic care. I have diabetes so was hard to kinda be my own physician.. health care is really just a complete embarrasement in the us.. that is why people are dying at 40.. sad very sad.. maybe you can qualify for low income medicade in your area.. worth a try.. sorry you had a bad bad day.. hugs to ya.. :(

tloree 01/30/2008

Trish, I did try that too. I have been through the ringer this last week but all will be good everything happens for a reason.
Tam

deleted_user 01/30/2008

Thats understandable,these things are enough to make anybody cranky.i am being tested for lupus/rhthmatoid arthritus also.Isnt there someway you can speed this up and get in before insur. expirs.??Who sent you to this DR.???if your pri.care physician did than call them and tell them what happened.They will call the rheumys office and get you in.These recept.have about as much gumption as a turtle.
Give it a shot and hope to hear some good news.take care,vji

tloree 01/30/2008

Well that is how I got in today or how I was supposed to get in today.....My original appt was Feb 12. so they bumped up to today and since my insurance expires tomorrow I don't think I am going to make it but I am going to call them again tomorrow morning to see if they have any cancellations. Here is hoping. Thanks for listening and all the great advice.
Tam

deleted_user 01/30/2008

I'm sorry that happened to you. I feel the same way about doctors sometimes. I hope things start getting better for you soon. Love Cris

deleted_user 01/31/2008

Look into something called COBRA. I'm not exactly sure how it works, but its supposed to allow coverage for a certain amount of time after employment ceases.

I hope it helps and sorry that the Dr's was such a jerk.

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