Another Trip to the Hospital…

I’m not recovering from being sick as quickly as I need to be. My doctor called me last week to check in and asked how things were going – then asked me to come in.

Without getting into specifics, I’m having problems with my lungs and there is permanent damage. I would ignore the problem but since breathing is somewhat important to survival, I have to take care of it. I informed my husband that the side effects from the medications were pretty serious including shaking, high anxiety, excessive hunger, moodiness, and inability to sleep. He responded, ‘How is that different from normal?’

I told him that if his body should mysteriously go missing, no female judge in the world would convict me.

This has blown a bit of a hole in our budget. The medications and co-payments have been expensive.

But there is good news! My doctor thinks my problems may ease over the summer months. Cheers to summer! It can’t get here fast enough can it?

Posted by Beks on February 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM in health | 8 Comments »
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Cynthia responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 8:28 am
That sucks! I hope you feel better soon.
M Denise C responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 am
I don’t like to hear the words “permanent damage.” Take care of yourself . . .
Money Beagle responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Hope you feel better and just another reason to hope for a quick spring (as I look out and the snow is falling fast and furious).
Jean responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 11:40 am
Hope you’re feeling better soon. Don’t fret (too much) over the cost of the meds & co-pays – your health is important.
Sara responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Feel better! You can’t put a price tag on your health!
Maggie responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I’m with Jean. Don’t fret over the cost! Last year I finally bit the bullet and had myself tested because of weird symptoms I had suffered for years. Cost — nearly $4,000, and this on the heels of a $3,500 dental implant. But I got a diagnosis and with that a doctor and meds that help me manage symptoms. Life is so much better!! Definitely worth it, even though I have to wait a few more years for those much-needed, new kitchen counters
momstheword responded:
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
As an asthmatic, I have to admit that I am very fond of breathing myself! I do hope that the meds will help it ease up soon, as your doctor said.

Yeah, meds do take a chunk out of your budget. I know that some meds can be bought at Walmart for $4, and some can be mail ordered. But none of my asthma meds are covered by Walmart. I’m just thankful for insurance.
manderson responded:
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 at 2:32 pm
My condolences. I have a fair collection of experience with the cost of medication and healthcare. I wouldn’t lose any sleep over the side effects, though (so to speak): in my experience, what’s written on the label is so overblown (I suppose it is only a consequence of our caveat vendor ideology giving trial lawyers so much power).