Posted on May 9, 2009 by raandme
So I have this voice in the back of my mind whispering that the worst is almost over.
But if four years of battling rheumatoid arthritis has taught me anything it’s that I shouldn’t let my hopes get too high too quickly. Isn’t that a terrible way to view the world? I know it is. But [...]
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Posted on March 10, 2009 by raandme
I dropped my medical records and X-rays off to another doctor. He wants to look them over to see if he even wants to bother seeing me.
If afraid he’s going to take one look at that file, see I’m 24, and say no.
I don’t like the feeling of having the course of my life and [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by raandme
I had my first visit with my rheumatologist with insurance. My card came in the mail Saturday! I’m in such a good mood. I’m sure I looked like some sort of nut job. I was smiling the whole time. Everyone in the office was excited for me. My doctor had a list of things shes [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by raandme
I am so good at the waiting game. I’ve been waiting for years….
Ok, I finally got my Medicaid card in the mail. Along with my Medicare prescription drug card. I have not however, received my Medicare card. Its all very confusing. I also cant seem to find any doctors offices that take Medicaid. Though some [...]
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Posted on July 4, 2008 by raandme
I hardly have words for such wonderful news. I’ve never cried out of relief before. This big black cloud I’ve had over my head for the last few years is finally going to go away.
I officially have health care coverage.
Lets just let that sink in……
I have health care coverage. I now have medicare and medicaid.
Can [...]
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