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Monday, November 29, 2010

Fingers Crossed


My migraine returned yesterday about noon and with no rescue medication it was a very long day. I had considered going to the ER but feel so guilty about my previous trip to the ER earlier in the week. I don't know how justified I am in this, but I live in fear of my insurance company. Probably because I depend on them so heavily.

Anyway, in another half hour my doctor's office will reopen after the long 5 day holiday weekend. I'm counting down the minutes. I've had a good deal of soreness in my lower legs the past week or so and can't help but wonder if it is related to the chest tightness. I hope it is, that way it will go away with the chest tightness once all the meds are out of my system and I've found a new rescue medication. The last thing I want for Christmas this year is another physical problem to deal with.

My mom's surgery is tomorrow so I'm going to spend the day today getting a few things done. I still have a bit of a migraine but since I forgot some basic stuff at home I really need to make these errands happen. If I get to feeling much worse I can always stop by the ER and treat the migraine. Of course the hope is that my doc will be really responsive and I'll have a new rescue to try yet this morning.

2 comments:

  1. Hang in there! The only problem with going to an ER is the TIME it takes. Insurance companies only care if you go to the ER for NON-emergent problems like ingrown toenails, common colds, etc....Migraines count for emergency care!

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  2. also, watch how much you go into the ER because if your insurance is like mine, you could hit your lifetime maximum balance which, of course I did this summer with pelvic pain. Fortunately, I also have medicaid which took care of most of it. Insurance companies are so annoying!

    I do hope your migraine is taken care of by your doctor! I hope you get your new rescue medicine!

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