Re: Dental Work / and Knee replacement ?

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Oh please C. Don't even start me on the insurance deal. I will qualify for Medicare in a few months. I have no clue if that is a mandatory thing I have to take when I am on disability, or if it is my choice and whether there are any premiums to be paid. I guess I'll find out soon enough. My hubby has a fairly decent insurance and I would rather keep his. Still, when I worked my insurance was even better. 100% paid, with $100 annual deductible. Dentist was also covered. My hubby's insurance does not cover dentistry and we are all in need of a visit.

I know when you're talking about surgery the bill is large and even if you have to pay a small portion, it's a lot. It's a pity the system cannot somehow find a way to deal with this. I cannot imagine all the people who have no insurance and need medical attention. Especially in cases of chronic disease.

See a specialist, see what they tell you. Maybe they should have replaced your knee to start with, but maybe they were just trying to have you keep your own body parts. Whatever you decide, good luck.

Mojo

Dental Work / and Knee replacement ?

Greetings Fellow Lupies,........I went to my appt. with my Rheumy today, and she pretty much read me the riot act about .......my teeth......I need some dental work done, like a couple of root canals,and some broken teeth capped . I'm not having any pain with them,and I don't have dental insurance.........so I've just been counting my blessings that I haven't had any problems with them.

Dr. Ali said I am just living on borrowed time as far as my teeth not giving me some serious problems. She said I could get Dental Care at a Dental College free of charge. .....Anyone ever have any dental work done at a Dental College? ....And if so what was your experience? I would appreciate any input that any one has to offer.

Then she started in on me about my `wonky ' knee.......she doesn't understand why I don't want to get a Knee Replacement.......She said, "Quality of Life is what we're talking about here! Why don't you want to do what you can to improve your Quality of life! You need to see your orthopedic Surgeon,and see what he can do, so you are not in so much pain,and you are not afraid of falling because of your knee !"

Any input about this?......Knee Replacemant Surgery just seems so drastic to me .....I'm ` askeered'.

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