Infertility Support Group
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I'm supposed to start Bravelle injections in 2 weeks for my next IUI. My meds were supposed to be delivered tomorrow. My prescription plan provider just called me to tell me that I maxed out my $5000 lifetime limit on fertility meds. $5,0000?????? What are they KIDDING?????? So, the Bravelle I need for this cycle will cost me $3000 out of pocket. There is NO WAY I can afford $3000. So I had to tell them not to ship. that was about an hour ago and I haven't stopped crying since. I left a message with my RE, but I feel so hopeless
I know there are many others on this site in the same boat, but I am just in complete and utter shock. I don't even know where to go from here. I feel like this is it - this is the end of trying to get pregnant. if I can't even afford the meds - what am I supposed to do???
I know there are no easy answers, I just feel so lost right now and needed to vent...thanks.
I know there are many others on this site in the same boat, but I am just in complete and utter shock. I don't even know where to go from here. I feel like this is it - this is the end of trying to get pregnant. if I can't even afford the meds - what am I supposed to do???
I know there are no easy answers, I just feel so lost right now and needed to vent...thanks.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
IF is an illness just like anything else that they treat.
I am so sorry sweetie, when your RE calls back ask him/her if they have any donated meds that you could have or if there's another plan you can come up with.
Good luck and I'm so sorry. I can totally relate...we have to pay EVERYTHING out of pocket...including the ultra sounds for monitoring.
I would think the doctor could give you something else that may be cheaper. There are a few options with stim meds. Part of it depends on the doctor and the other part on what they think will work for your body.
I have also seen other posts about places to get cheap meds or meds that people donate. I am not sure what they are but hope someone posts the information for you.
Good luck!!!
I always hear about people donating leftover meds to their clinics, etc. so I'd like to think maybe your clinic has some to give you?
http://www.freedomdrug.com/content/patients/medications_and_pricing.aspx
Right now my last hope is calling my company's benefits department tomorrow to see if I can get Follistim. My company makes it and we get all our other drugs at no cost - but who knows - the way they treat fertility meds - like it's gold or something. In the meantime I'm going to shop around and see who offers Bravelle or Follistim the cheapest. Sigh...thanks for all your support guys!
I do have 1 glimmer of hope. I just looked at my Aetna insurance coverage and under infertility it says that it covers meds. Why my prescription plan overrode my medical coverage, I don't know but I will be sure and get to the bottom of it. I also pulled out the last benefit approval letter I got from Aetna and they approved all the meds I need for IUI. So I'm praying that this was just a clerical error somewhere and Aetna will pay for it.