tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post4349796814997399920..comments2023-10-20T03:14:35.796-05:00Comments on Knit and Run: The Sunday Wrap Up . . .A :-)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-62608072015453868552017-03-27T18:37:26.788-05:002017-03-27T18:37:26.788-05:00Shame on Walgreens for filling it and not giving y...Shame on Walgreens for filling it and not giving you a heads up. Doctors don't have every medicine's cost memorized, although I have been told by a doctor if it is available OTC. My doc also recommended I download an app onto my phone called GoodRX. You can search for your medication and then find the cheapest place to get it. It's not insurance, it's a coupon, and you still need a script from your doc. Example, I have a script for a tier 4 asthma medicine my insurance refuses to cover. GoodRX shows that although I could get it for $61 at Walmart, I can go to Walgreens and get it for $33.90 (over half off). All I need to do is show the pharmacy the coupon in the app.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023346987445984721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-19625821192167094022017-03-26T19:30:02.739-05:002017-03-26T19:30:02.739-05:00I am an outspoken advocate for being your own – an...I am an outspoken advocate for being your own – an your loved one's – best advocate! Question everything, research everything; be an educated consumer of medical services. (That's part of what makes my dad's situation so frustrating; I am not allowed to be involved, to learn, to advocate.) Thanks for sharing your journey with us; it helps educate us all! (Glad you're not as tired.)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-86351487029167475052017-03-26T17:16:51.363-05:002017-03-26T17:16:51.363-05:00That should have said I'm NOT as tired as I wa...That should have said I'm NOT as tired as I was :-DA :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-76827564555027311502017-03-26T17:16:18.611-05:002017-03-26T17:16:18.611-05:00Janice, thank you so much :-)
Even though I...Janice, thank you so much :-) <br /><br />Even though I've had these weird things one after another, I actually do feel pretty good right now. I'm as tired as I was - that makes a huge difference :-) There are two major reasons that I didn't want to continue with the first urologist. (1) He seemed insulted that I would question anything he said and he just didn't seem all that interested in me as a patient; and (2) he gave me a PRESCRIPTION (that Walgreens filled without question :-S) for something that was available over the counter. I paid nearly $70 for something that costs about $6 bucks. I mentioned this to him and he was like, Oh, I think you can get that over the counter. And I was was like, why didn't you tell me that?? That would have been very good to know. <br /><br />So it goes - I am a good advocate for myself and I'm never afraid to question something I don't understand. Again, many thanks for your kind words and thoughtfulness :-)A :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08945973268968338244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501142514186414554.post-56273829617314610772017-03-26T16:54:07.839-05:002017-03-26T16:54:07.839-05:00It always frustrates me when the doctors and nurse...It always frustrates me when the doctors and nurses can't take the time to explain why a procedure is needed and how it will be done. I've learned over time that I need to ask them. Why? and How? come out of my mouth very easily now. I've also learned that the people in the medical field are people, too. I'm no longer in awe of any doctor. I have high respect for them and appreciate their years of education.<br /><br />I have also learned to speak up about my medical history, because they don't always read the file as completely as they should. I'm sure they just don't have the time, so it is a good thing that you bring up your dad's health history. Family history does play into your health makeup. I've gone back a couple generations for medical history and it has helped my doctors in prescribing meds or procedures.<br /><br />I think it's wonderful that they are taking such good care of you and looking at every angle to give you a better quality of life. And it's also a good thing that you have good health care coverage. It's amazing how much some of those procedures cost! <br /><br />You are in my prayers, Annie, and I hope that you will have answers soon and that your health will improve and that you don't have to fear ever having another kidney stone. <br /><br />Janice H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com