Just fucking great. Sick as can be and no insurance and on unemployment.

[graywarrior]

WTF? There is nothing worse than feeling too sick to think and be forced to wade through the limited medical resources we have in northern NH to get some help without mounting up a back breaking load of medical bills. A funeral would be cheaper at this point in my life.

[LynzM]

1. Oh dude, that sucks...

I'm sorry... :hug: Wish I could snap my fingers and fix it for you!

[ashling]

2. You realize, of course, that

this is undoubtedly Karma on account of the duck ... I'm just sayin
:shrug:

[Haole Girl]

3. What happend

..are you ok?

[graywarrior]

5. Gallbladder attack--I think.

Worse pain ever. And I'm afraid to make an appt with someone cox I can't afford the eventual outcome.

[Haole Girl]

6. Oh my...

Guess you know to cut out all fat..immediately! My younger sister actually avoided gallbladder surgery by cutting out almost all fat from her diet. Don't know how healthy it was, but it worked for her. I hope you can get the medical attention you need...and soon! :hug:

[graywarrior]

9. Thanks, I am working on that

I actually feel better when I don't eat anything...but that isn't good either.

[polly7]

20. Aw geez ........ that's painful. Please don't eat any fat and if

there's any way at all you can get to a doctor I hope you do.

[Dystopian]

22. Oh please, gray....

If you're in that much pain, please just go to the ER. Don't be in pain...
I want you better and okay.... :hug:
The worse pain ever is not something to sit around with....oh you:-(

Just do it, please.
You're more important than money....:hug:
I know in MA we can just sign papers for free treatment if we don't have insurance...aren't all hospitals the same?
Or am I just uninformed....



peace~

[amitten]

29. Do you still have your appendix?

It might be appendicitis. I had that and it was THE worst pain ever. Please update us after you see the doc. Don't worry about the bills. Health is more important than money.

[Auggie]

4. Boy, can I relate. I have multiple "things" that should be checked out

but have no way to pay for them unless I tack the cost onto an already bloated credit card.

[LynneSin]

7. Are you near a Walgreens - they may have healthcare there for you

If you are unemployeed I think you can get even cheaper and/or free service if you can prove your unemployment. I posted this in GD about a week ago

http://www.takecarehealth.com/clinic-locations.aspx

[graywarrior]

10. OMG, yeah...they just opened a new one here

I'm gonna go there tomorrow. Thanks for posting that. I missed it the first time. You just made my night, LynneSin.

[graywarrior]

11. Guess what?

No service in my area.

[LynneSin]

12. Well it's not at every Walgreens

We have them all over Delaware but as Happy Harry's but only 2 in the area provide that service.

I'm sorry to have gotten your hopes up with that. I know Wal-mart has the clinincs too but not as widespread

[azmouse]

8. I'm so sorry to hear this.

I can't do much but keep you in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear gray...

Oh, sweetie...

Vibes for you...

:hug:

[kimmerspixelated]

14. Go to the healthfood store

and get some oil of oreganol wildcrafted, it will at least begin to kill the infection, if that is what you have, and certainly won't hurt, if you don't! Also lots of Vit CCC! Do you have some Omega 3 oil caps as well for immflamation? Cherries, blueberries?? This should help until you can get to a clinic! Get Well soon!!! Best wishes!

[graywarrior]

16. Thanks for that info.

I will definetly check out the oregano and Omega 3.

[GCP]

15. Don't you qualify for Medicaid?

I don't know about NH, but Mass has Masshealth for people on low income.

[no name no slogan]

17. I'm guessing she falls right in the middle

Probably makes to much for Medicaid or Medical Assistance, but doesn't have an employer-sponsored or group health care plan. That's where most uninsured people tend to fall.

[Inchworm]

18. Just get better and stay alive

Stick it to the Man!! That'll show 'em.

Plus, I love youuu!

:hug:

[Critters2]

19. But aren't you glad a socialistic government isn't making health

care decisions for you?!


Speaking of which, you're pretty close to Canada. Any way you could sneak across the border?

[polly7]

21. Good idea, if you can get to anywhere near Ottawa my sister

could adopt you for a few weeks.

[raccoon]

33. What good would that do, unless he had some fake Id's saying that he was a Canadian citizen?

or a fake Canadian Medicare card?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

40. I don't know about Canada, but my friend got sick while on vacation in Italy

He ended up in the hospital for a few days, and didn't have to pay anything. He was shocked.

[raccoon]

41. I am too. I've been thinking about going to Italy anyway. If I feel bad, I'll definitely go. nt

[hippywife]

23. Are there any income based clinics

where you are. I know I've had to make use of one before when I needed it.

Hope you feel better soon. :hug:

[davsand]

24. Drink One Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar in 8 oz Apple Juice.

That seems to be the consensus at Earth Clinic, anyhow:

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/gall_bladder_attacks.html

My suggestion is if you have a Gallbladder attack, drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice. This should relieve the pain fairly quickly.



If the pain does not subside or if you are showing signs of jaundice, go to the ER even If you are facing indentured servitude--because this shit CAN kill you if you ignore it and let an infection take hold.

Good luck and feel better!


Laura

[graywarrior]

25. Apple cider vinegar killed me. I'm sticking with plain apple cider

That seems to stop the pain a little. I'm going to the clinic tomorrow.

[hibbing]

26. vibes your way

Hi Gray,
Can't offer much but know that I am sending whatever good vibes I have your way. I hope you find a solution and or get some treatment soon.

Peace,
Tim

[darkstar]

27. Feel better soon....

:hug:

[crim son]

28. I keep trying to think of something wise to say to you.

Maybe it would be less expensive to deal with it now?

Something is really fucking wrong with this country if unusually fine people like you can't afford healthcare. And people like me, starting Monday, I guess.

I'll say a prayer.

[LeftyFingerPop]

30. Do you have any Sisters of Charity Hospitals (I think they are called)?

edit spelling

[In_The_Wind]

31. Have you tried calling the Office for the Aging?

You don't look like you are old enough (the magic number to qualifying is 60). If mr. graywarrior is around that age you might find some help with other bills thereby freeing up monies for small medical bills.
:loveya:

[ThomCat]

32. I hope you can find some kind of help.

If it's your gallbladder then you can't keep ignoring it. :(

:hug:

[raccoon]

34. About 2 months ago, I had some fried meat and a big helping of

turnip greens for supper. I had what I beleive was a gall bladder attack.

Everyone says stay off fried food, as they have to you. My sister, who had her gall bladder removed, said roughage (i.e., greens) could cause it too. So I pretty much cut out greens, but eat other veg. such as green beans.

Also bought some "Liv-Gall Cleanse" from a local health food store.

Best of luck to you.

[graywarrior]

35. How did that Liv Gall Cleanse work for you?

[raccoon]

36. I haven't had the problem since. I took the capsule, one a day, for a while.

But I can't say that was what prevented another attack. :shrug:

I guess I mainly figured, it couldn't hurt. And I'm a great believer in alternative medicine.

[graywarrior]

37. I'm gonna try it after I get a diagnosis today (if I get one today)

Once they get you they want to do all kinds of tests. Oh wait, I have no insurance so they'll probably just give me a script for whatever and throw me out.

[raccoon]

38. Best of luck to you, gray. nt

[graywarrior]

39. Thanks raccoon!