Originally Posted by granniebj
I'm starting to wonder. They seem to need a hundred tests, and still don't know whats wrong! Don't get me wrong. I love my doctor! Shes patient and kind. Its just that I don't have insurance, and now I'm in debt beyond belief! It started when I was 45 and had my first heart attack (without insurance). I did have insurance when I had a triple by pass, but it was amazing how much they didn't cover. I've had several major surgeries since then, all without insurance! Guess I'm just alittle depressed because it never seems to end. Now I'm dealing with all this pain from a sciatic nerve, and needing more tests (MRI). Hubby fell off a semi and hurt his back, and I'm almost resentful that workmans comp pays all his medical bills! Hes brought up the subject of how much this MRI is gonna cost. I know he prefers that I don't have it done, but I'm just tired of the pain! I once gave up all my meds because of his remarks about how much they were costing us...big mistake!
Thanks everyone. Guess I just needed to vent!
You vent all you want :) I don't blame you one bit. Even if doctors are doing tests to CYA.... :thumbdown: it is still super expensive for us. :(
When my Dad was going thru chemo, he said the following to his Dr. : Are you a practicing Dr.? His doctor answered yes, why? Dad said, "so you are practicing because you aren't really certain? " Dr. looked at my Dad and said, "You know, you are right. We are human and we are practicing because we don't know everything." I have a lot of respect for that one Dr. who admits that when asked. :thumbup: Most others who just order test after test...not a lot of respect for them :(
Hugs and hope that things improve soon without all the expensive tests and drugs. :)