No money, no insurance. Skin discoloration. Please help.

Contributor: SomewhatSomewhere SomewhatSomewhere
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Originally posted by PussyGalore
I'm sorry, please forgive me as I would not usually so blantantly say that someone's advice is a bad idea but this is a really bad idea. Every doctor, nurse, practitioner of any kind in America will tell you that going to WebMD for symptom ... more
I didn't say she should use it in place of a doctor--obviously you missed that part. Sometimes it's helpful though and, yes, it does have flaws, but you needn't be rude. I simply meant that it was a good place to start.
01/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Illusional
How would I find Medicare?
I wonder if you would be able to get access to the Canadian telehealth line, it is a toll free number and there are live nurses on the other end. They cannot diagnose you but they can tell you if it is serious enough to need to see a doctor over, and whether you need to see one immediately or if it can wait a few days.

I am so sorry hun, you must feel like a physical wreck right now.
I really hope that it isn't a sign of anything serious, but I would definitely mention that you recently started an second round of a medication with an increased dosage.

This is the Telehealth number, I am not sure it will work but it can't hurt to try. 1-866-797-0000
01/24/2011
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
I wonder if you would be able to get access to the Canadian telehealth line, it is a toll free number and there are live nurses on the other end. They cannot diagnose you but they can tell you if it is serious enough to need to see a doctor over, and ... more
The U.S. sooooo needs that. Right now.
01/24/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Not knowing what medication you are on, I do know that low platelet levels can result in widespread bruising, so finding out whether that might be a side effect of your mediation might be a good place to start.
01/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Darling Jen
The U.S. sooooo needs that. Right now.
I am SOOOOO mad at the health care system in the US. Have you ever seen the movie Sicko? It's a Michael Moore movie so you can expect it to be totally outrageous but it is still really eye opening. Canadas health care system is going down the tubes too, especially because they don't have the money in the budget to sustain what we have, which is nowhere near good enough. I have a feeling it is going to go bad here really fast.
01/24/2011
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
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Originally posted by SomewhatSomewhere
I didn't say she should use it in place of a doctor--obviously you missed that part. Sometimes it's helpful though and, yes, it does have flaws, but you needn't be rude. I simply meant that it was a good place to start.
I've tried WebMd, ^_^
01/25/2011
Contributor: PussyGalore PussyGalore
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Originally posted by Darling Jen
They told her WHAT??? I sure hope they were fired for that and go you for reporting them! Not right!

I was abused by a doctor during my first papsmear. I don't know whether to call it assault or what but it definitely wasn't right. But ... more
I am so sorry that happened to you. *hugs*
01/25/2011
Contributor: PussyGalore PussyGalore
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Originally posted by SomewhatSomewhere
I didn't say she should use it in place of a doctor--obviously you missed that part. Sometimes it's helpful though and, yes, it does have flaws, but you needn't be rude. I simply meant that it was a good place to start.
Oh honey...if you think that was rude...
01/25/2011
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
So sorry for your trouble but for your health of both body and mind, get yourself to a hosp. ER dept. Some blood tests will probably be the first order of business. They will treat you regardless of not having insurance.
The hosp. staff (social worker) will give you info. for signing up for insurance in your state.
Please don't put this off, adding add'l vitamins and supplements can cause more issues...Web MD is just a beginning but you need hands on care.
All the best, Hun.
01/25/2011