Joined: 15 Aug 2003 Posts: 1 Location: phoenix, arizona
Lupus Posted: 08-15-03 20:20pm
I was diagnosed in 95 and up till the past
6 months have been doing good. Now my
elbows are really hurting, my hips and
knees hurt and my hands hurt. I was
covered on insurance where I was working
when I was diagnosed and for 6 years
thereafter. For a period of 3 months I
had no insurance then I went on access. I
now work for wal-mart and they will not
cover me on their insurance till 4/29/04.
I can not wait that long but cannot see
doctors as I can not afford to pay $350 to
see my specialist. I know that I am
getting worse because my hands are getting
numb and now I am dropping things. What
can I do? Can I go on disability?
Sometimes I just feel like giving up. I
beat breast cancer but this is kicking me
in the butt. Any suggestions? Oh they
also will not renew my prescriptions until
I see my rheumatologist.
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LadyBrannon
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 506 Location: TX
to Wanda Posted: 08-16-03 17:45pm
It is my understanding that disablility is
very hard to get if you are still working.
However, there is nothing saying you
cannot try. Just remember that many
people have to apply and reapply.
As for getting help now, you should
contact your local and/or state
governement. They have programs that
should be able to help you.
Also, check with your state's insurance
commission and see if they can help you.
They may have information that can help
you with the insurance issue.
