Re: Re: Advice pls for healthcheckusa options

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kat, but I still need more help, please ...

Below are the tests (with descriptions all copied) that they offer for

Thyroid.

So, I think I need (#4) which is Thyroid Panel II, but should I add (#1)

Anti-Thyroid Antibodies too? Both together would be $135 +$12 handling

fee = $147.

About the physician review, this is what they offer for another $40 or

$60 (can't find the price right now):

(quote from their site) How Does the Physician Interpretation work?

Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as

usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified

physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the

interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using

your user identification number and personal identification number

(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal

interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood

draw.(end quote)

If I am planning to take these findings to you folks, and then to a

doctor, do I need to pay an extra fee for their doc review? Will that do

anything extra for me?

Thanks and see below for test descriptions.

-lynn

(1) Anti-Thyroid Antibodies

$60

Includes Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies.

(2) Thyroglobulin Level + Antibodies

$140

Includes Thyroglobulin and Anti-Thyroglobulin

(3) Thyroid Panel

$45

Includes T3 Uptake, T4 Total, T7, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(4) Thyroid Panel II

$75

Includes Free T3 (Triiodothyronine),Free T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH

(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(5) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb)

$125

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (Synonyms: TBII)

(6) Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)

$195

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who

have hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(7) TRAb and TSI Combination Panel

$245.

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody and Thyroid

Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who have

hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(8) TSH

$37

Includes Individual TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test. TSH is the

most important test in determining thyroid function. TSH is produced by

the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain. The amount of

TSH present in the blood regulates how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

the thyroid produces. In turn, the amount of thyroid hormone in the

circulation determines how much TSH is released by the pituitary. The

more thyroid hormone present in the blood, the less TSH is produced. The

less thyroid hormone present in the blood, the more TSH is produced.

In general, a high TSH indicates an underactive thyroid

(hypothyroidism)and a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid

(hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most important test for determining

thyroid function. It can detect subclinical hypo- or hyperthyroidism

even when the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are normal.

kats3boys wrote:

> >

> If you can afford it I would suggest you do the thyroid panel.. I

> believe they have one that will run your TSH, both Free's and

> TPO..as well as I think a few other tests thrown in and it is

> cheaper than running them all seperate..

> You can tick off doctor review and send it to your current doctor,

> just make sure you get a hard copy for yourself and keep

> it..photcopy it if the situation arises that you need to see other

> doctors.

>

> Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kat, but I still need more help, please ...

Below are the tests (with descriptions all copied) that they offer for

Thyroid.

So, I think I need (#4) which is Thyroid Panel II, but should I add (#1)

Anti-Thyroid Antibodies too? Both together would be $135 +$12 handling

fee = $147.

About the physician review, this is what they offer for another $40 or

$60 (can't find the price right now):

(quote from their site) How Does the Physician Interpretation work?

Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as

usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified

physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the

interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using

your user identification number and personal identification number

(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal

interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood

draw.(end quote)

If I am planning to take these findings to you folks, and then to a

doctor, do I need to pay an extra fee for their doc review? Will that do

anything extra for me?

Thanks and see below for test descriptions.

-lynn

(1) Anti-Thyroid Antibodies

$60

Includes Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies.

(2) Thyroglobulin Level + Antibodies

$140

Includes Thyroglobulin and Anti-Thyroglobulin

(3) Thyroid Panel

$45

Includes T3 Uptake, T4 Total, T7, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(4) Thyroid Panel II

$75

Includes Free T3 (Triiodothyronine),Free T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH

(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(5) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb)

$125

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (Synonyms: TBII)

(6) Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)

$195

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who

have hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(7) TRAb and TSI Combination Panel

$245.

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody and Thyroid

Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who have

hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(8) TSH

$37

Includes Individual TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test. TSH is the

most important test in determining thyroid function. TSH is produced by

the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain. The amount of

TSH present in the blood regulates how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

the thyroid produces. In turn, the amount of thyroid hormone in the

circulation determines how much TSH is released by the pituitary. The

more thyroid hormone present in the blood, the less TSH is produced. The

less thyroid hormone present in the blood, the more TSH is produced.

In general, a high TSH indicates an underactive thyroid

(hypothyroidism)and a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid

(hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most important test for determining

thyroid function. It can detect subclinical hypo- or hyperthyroidism

even when the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are normal.

kats3boys wrote:

> >

> If you can afford it I would suggest you do the thyroid panel.. I

> believe they have one that will run your TSH, both Free's and

> TPO..as well as I think a few other tests thrown in and it is

> cheaper than running them all seperate..

> You can tick off doctor review and send it to your current doctor,

> just make sure you get a hard copy for yourself and keep

> it..photcopy it if the situation arises that you need to see other

> doctors.

>

> Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn--

For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

TSH

T3 Free

T4 Free

Thyroid antibodies

Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

Estridol

Testosterone

DHEA

It’s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it’s helpful to get your hormones checked as well.

http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

Sue

I got the site from someone here == it’s sponsored by the authors of “Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled?

Thanks Kat, but I still need more help, please ...

Below are the tests (with descriptions all copied) that they offer for

Thyroid.

So, I think I need (#4) which is Thyroid Panel II, but should I add (#1)

Anti-Thyroid Antibodies too? Both together would be $135 +$12 handling

fee = $147.

About the physician review, this is what they offer for another $40 or

$60 (can't find the price right now):

(quote from their site) How Does the Physician Interpretation work?

Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as

usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified

physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the

interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using

your user identification number and personal identification number

(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal

interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood

draw.(end quote)

If I am planning to take these findings to you folks, and then to a

doctor, do I need to pay an extra fee for their doc review? Will that do

anything extra for me?

Thanks and see below for test descriptions.

-lynn

(1) Anti-Thyroid Antibodies

$60

Includes Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies.

(2) Thyroglobulin Level + Antibodies

$140

Includes Thyroglobulin and Anti-Thyroglobulin

(3) Thyroid Panel

$45

Includes T3 Uptake, T4 Total, T7, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(4) Thyroid Panel II

$75

Includes Free T3 (Triiodothyronine),Free T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH

(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(5) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb)

$125

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (Synonyms: TBII)

(6) Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)

$195

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who

have hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(7) TRAb and TSI Combination Panel

$245.

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody and Thyroid

Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who have

hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(8) TSH

$37

Includes Individual TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test. TSH is the

most important test in determining thyroid function. TSH is produced by

the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain. The amount of

TSH present in the blood regulates how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

the thyroid produces. In turn, the amount of thyroid hormone in the

circulation determines how much TSH is released by the pituitary. The

more thyroid hormone present in the blood, the less TSH is produced. The

less thyroid hormone present in the blood, the more TSH is produced.

In general, a high TSH indicates an underactive thyroid

(hypothyroidism)and a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid

(hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most important test for determining

thyroid function. It can detect subclinical hypo- or hyperthyroidism

even when the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are normal.

kats3boys wrote:

> >

> If you can afford it I would suggest you do the thyroid panel.. I

> believe they have one that will run your TSH, both Free's and

> TPO..as well as I think a few other tests thrown in and it is

> cheaper than running them all seperate..

> You can tick off doctor review and send it to your current doctor,

> just make sure you get a hard copy for yourself and keep

> it..photcopy it if the situation arises that you need to see other

> doctors.

>

> Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn--

For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

TSH

T3 Free

T4 Free

Thyroid antibodies

Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

Estridol

Testosterone

DHEA

It’s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it’s helpful to get your hormones checked as well.

http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

Sue

I got the site from someone here == it’s sponsored by the authors of “Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled?

Thanks Kat, but I still need more help, please ...

Below are the tests (with descriptions all copied) that they offer for

Thyroid.

So, I think I need (#4) which is Thyroid Panel II, but should I add (#1)

Anti-Thyroid Antibodies too? Both together would be $135 +$12 handling

fee = $147.

About the physician review, this is what they offer for another $40 or

$60 (can't find the price right now):

(quote from their site) How Does the Physician Interpretation work?

Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as

usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified

physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the

interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using

your user identification number and personal identification number

(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal

interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood

draw.(end quote)

If I am planning to take these findings to you folks, and then to a

doctor, do I need to pay an extra fee for their doc review? Will that do

anything extra for me?

Thanks and see below for test descriptions.

-lynn

(1) Anti-Thyroid Antibodies

$60

Includes Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies.

(2) Thyroglobulin Level + Antibodies

$140

Includes Thyroglobulin and Anti-Thyroglobulin

(3) Thyroid Panel

$45

Includes T3 Uptake, T4 Total, T7, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(4) Thyroid Panel II

$75

Includes Free T3 (Triiodothyronine),Free T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH

(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(5) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb)

$125

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (Synonyms: TBII)

(6) Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)

$195

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who

have hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(7) TRAb and TSI Combination Panel

$245.

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody and Thyroid

Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who have

hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(8) TSH

$37

Includes Individual TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test. TSH is the

most important test in determining thyroid function. TSH is produced by

the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain. The amount of

TSH present in the blood regulates how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

the thyroid produces. In turn, the amount of thyroid hormone in the

circulation determines how much TSH is released by the pituitary. The

more thyroid hormone present in the blood, the less TSH is produced. The

less thyroid hormone present in the blood, the more TSH is produced.

In general, a high TSH indicates an underactive thyroid

(hypothyroidism)and a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid

(hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most important test for determining

thyroid function. It can detect subclinical hypo- or hyperthyroidism

even when the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are normal.

kats3boys wrote:

> >

> If you can afford it I would suggest you do the thyroid panel.. I

> believe they have one that will run your TSH, both Free's and

> TPO..as well as I think a few other tests thrown in and it is

> cheaper than running them all seperate..

> You can tick off doctor review and send it to your current doctor,

> just make sure you get a hard copy for yourself and keep

> it..photcopy it if the situation arises that you need to see other

> doctors.

>

> Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn--

For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

TSH

T3 Free

T4 Free

Thyroid antibodies

Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

Estridol

Testosterone

DHEA

It’s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it’s helpful to get your hormones checked as well.

http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

Sue

I got the site from someone here == it’s sponsored by the authors of “Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled?

Thanks Kat, but I still need more help, please ...

Below are the tests (with descriptions all copied) that they offer for

Thyroid.

So, I think I need (#4) which is Thyroid Panel II, but should I add (#1)

Anti-Thyroid Antibodies too? Both together would be $135 +$12 handling

fee = $147.

About the physician review, this is what they offer for another $40 or

$60 (can't find the price right now):

(quote from their site) How Does the Physician Interpretation work?

Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as

usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified

physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the

interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using

your user identification number and personal identification number

(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal

interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood

draw.(end quote)

If I am planning to take these findings to you folks, and then to a

doctor, do I need to pay an extra fee for their doc review? Will that do

anything extra for me?

Thanks and see below for test descriptions.

-lynn

(1) Anti-Thyroid Antibodies

$60

Includes Thyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies.

(2) Thyroglobulin Level + Antibodies

$140

Includes Thyroglobulin and Anti-Thyroglobulin

(3) Thyroid Panel

$45

Includes T3 Uptake, T4 Total, T7, and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(4) Thyroid Panel II

$75

Includes Free T3 (Triiodothyronine),Free T4 (Thyroxine), and TSH

(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

(5) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (TRAb)

$125

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody (Synonyms: TBII)

(6) Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI)

$195

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who

have hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(7) TRAb and TSI Combination Panel

$245.

Includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor Antibody and Thyroid

Stimulating Immumoglobulin (Recommended for persons who have

hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease)

(8) TSH

$37

Includes Individual TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test. TSH is the

most important test in determining thyroid function. TSH is produced by

the pituitary, which is located at the base of the brain. The amount of

TSH present in the blood regulates how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

the thyroid produces. In turn, the amount of thyroid hormone in the

circulation determines how much TSH is released by the pituitary. The

more thyroid hormone present in the blood, the less TSH is produced. The

less thyroid hormone present in the blood, the more TSH is produced.

In general, a high TSH indicates an underactive thyroid

(hypothyroidism)and a low TSH indicates an overactive thyroid

(hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most important test for determining

thyroid function. It can detect subclinical hypo- or hyperthyroidism

even when the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) are normal.

kats3boys wrote:

> >

> If you can afford it I would suggest you do the thyroid panel.. I

> believe they have one that will run your TSH, both Free's and

> TPO..as well as I think a few other tests thrown in and it is

> cheaper than running them all seperate..

> You can tick off doctor review and send it to your current doctor,

> just make sure you get a hard copy for yourself and keep

> it..photcopy it if the situation arises that you need to see other

> doctors.

>

> Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much, Sue. I think I can get my own doctor to review

bloodwork done by another lab, but I'm almost certain he'd ignore the

saliva tests. So, I have to put my money into something the docs here

would consider. Otherwise the saliva test sounds okay to me.

When I look at the prices at Healthcheckusa, and I think of the $1000 to

$1500 I spent 18 months ago for allergy and thyroid blood testing and

one consultation with an allergist I can't help but wonder why there is

such an extreme difference ... and that $1k+ price was after my

insurance company negotiated a discount. I shudder to think how much

they'd have charged me without that discount.

I do appreciate your help.

Best,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn--

>

> For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

>

> TSH

> T3 Free

> T4 Free

> Thyroid antibodies

>

> Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

> Estridol

> Testosterone

> DHEA

>

> It’s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

> You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it’s helpful to get your

> hormones checked as well.

>

> http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much, Sue. I think I can get my own doctor to review

bloodwork done by another lab, but I'm almost certain he'd ignore the

saliva tests. So, I have to put my money into something the docs here

would consider. Otherwise the saliva test sounds okay to me.

When I look at the prices at Healthcheckusa, and I think of the $1000 to

$1500 I spent 18 months ago for allergy and thyroid blood testing and

one consultation with an allergist I can't help but wonder why there is

such an extreme difference ... and that $1k+ price was after my

insurance company negotiated a discount. I shudder to think how much

they'd have charged me without that discount.

I do appreciate your help.

Best,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn--

>

> For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

>

> TSH

> T3 Free

> T4 Free

> Thyroid antibodies

>

> Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

> Estridol

> Testosterone

> DHEA

>

> It’s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

> You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it’s helpful to get your

> hormones checked as well.

>

> http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

" doing it " ...

Sue

> Thanks very much, Sue. I think I can get my own doctor to review

> bloodwork done by another lab, but I'm almost certain he'd ignore the

> saliva tests. So, I have to put my money into something the docs here

> would consider. Otherwise the saliva test sounds okay to me.

>

> When I look at the prices at Healthcheckusa, and I think of the $1000 to

> $1500 I spent 18 months ago for allergy and thyroid blood testing and

> one consultation with an allergist I can't help but wonder why there is

> such an extreme difference ... and that $1k+ price was after my

> insurance company negotiated a discount. I shudder to think how much

> they'd have charged me without that discount.

>

> I do appreciate your help.

> Best,

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn--

>>

>> For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

>>

>> TSH

>> T3 Free

>> T4 Free

>> Thyroid antibodies

>>

>> Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

>> Estridol

>> Testosterone

>> DHEA

>>

>> It¹s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

>> You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it¹s helpful to get your

>> hormones checked as well.

>>

>> http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

>>

>> Sue

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

" doing it " ...

Sue

> Thanks very much, Sue. I think I can get my own doctor to review

> bloodwork done by another lab, but I'm almost certain he'd ignore the

> saliva tests. So, I have to put my money into something the docs here

> would consider. Otherwise the saliva test sounds okay to me.

>

> When I look at the prices at Healthcheckusa, and I think of the $1000 to

> $1500 I spent 18 months ago for allergy and thyroid blood testing and

> one consultation with an allergist I can't help but wonder why there is

> such an extreme difference ... and that $1k+ price was after my

> insurance company negotiated a discount. I shudder to think how much

> they'd have charged me without that discount.

>

> I do appreciate your help.

> Best,

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn--

>>

>> For $140 you can get ALL of the following tested:

>>

>> TSH

>> T3 Free

>> T4 Free

>> Thyroid antibodies

>>

>> Cortisol 4 x throughout the day

>> Estridol

>> Testosterone

>> DHEA

>>

>> It¹s a test you can do at home in one day with SALIVA only.

>> You may stlll want the thryoid blood tests but it¹s helpful to get your

>> hormones checked as well.

>>

>> http://www.feelingfff.com/lab_homelabtests.html

>>

>> Sue

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Complicated answer. I'll try to simplify.

(1) My insurance deducible is $1500 before they pay anything. They do

negotiate a better price for me below $1500, but I still don't have

$1500 to play with right now.

(2) I had to let my insurance lapse, so I don't think I have any

coverage right now. I'm too afraid to even call the insurance

company, because they'll want 3 months of premium before I can get

started again.

(3) This doctor is in the same office as the ones who charged me an arm

and a leg, but didn't treat me for anything. So, I don't think he'd

bother ordering the tests - although I can't be sure about that - and I

don't have enough money to spend on an appointment without facts in my

hands to prove I need help. So, that's why I'm testing independently -

then will go with facts in hand and beg for some help.

(4) I can't seek financial assistance or my family would kill me. They

think I'm just lazy & fat and that if I'd put some effort into it, I'd

feel better just by moving around.

The whole thing is complicated.

Thanks,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

> thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

> insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

> You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

> endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

> I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

> that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

> " doing it " ...

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Complicated answer. I'll try to simplify.

(1) My insurance deducible is $1500 before they pay anything. They do

negotiate a better price for me below $1500, but I still don't have

$1500 to play with right now.

(2) I had to let my insurance lapse, so I don't think I have any

coverage right now. I'm too afraid to even call the insurance

company, because they'll want 3 months of premium before I can get

started again.

(3) This doctor is in the same office as the ones who charged me an arm

and a leg, but didn't treat me for anything. So, I don't think he'd

bother ordering the tests - although I can't be sure about that - and I

don't have enough money to spend on an appointment without facts in my

hands to prove I need help. So, that's why I'm testing independently -

then will go with facts in hand and beg for some help.

(4) I can't seek financial assistance or my family would kill me. They

think I'm just lazy & fat and that if I'd put some effort into it, I'd

feel better just by moving around.

The whole thing is complicated.

Thanks,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

> thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

> insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

> You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

> endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

> I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

> that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

> " doing it " ...

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the office visits and the meds!

I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for help when you need it...

I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

Sue

Hi Sue,

Complicated answer. I'll try to simplify.

(1) My insurance deducible is $1500 before they pay anything. They do

negotiate a better price for me below $1500, but I still don't have

$1500 to play with right now.

(2) I had to let my insurance lapse, so I don't think I have any

coverage right now. I'm too afraid to even call the insurance

company, because they'll want 3 months of premium before I can get

started again.

(3) This doctor is in the same office as the ones who charged me an arm

and a leg, but didn't treat me for anything. So, I don't think he'd

bother ordering the tests - although I can't be sure about that - and I

don't have enough money to spend on an appointment without facts in my

hands to prove I need help. So, that's why I'm testing independently -

then will go with facts in hand and beg for some help.

(4) I can't seek financial assistance or my family would kill me. They

think I'm just lazy & fat and that if I'd put some effort into it, I'd

feel better just by moving around.

The whole thing is complicated.

Thanks,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

> thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

> insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

> You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

> endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

> I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

> that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

> " doing it " ...

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the office visits and the meds!

I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for help when you need it...

I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

Sue

Hi Sue,

Complicated answer. I'll try to simplify.

(1) My insurance deducible is $1500 before they pay anything. They do

negotiate a better price for me below $1500, but I still don't have

$1500 to play with right now.

(2) I had to let my insurance lapse, so I don't think I have any

coverage right now. I'm too afraid to even call the insurance

company, because they'll want 3 months of premium before I can get

started again.

(3) This doctor is in the same office as the ones who charged me an arm

and a leg, but didn't treat me for anything. So, I don't think he'd

bother ordering the tests - although I can't be sure about that - and I

don't have enough money to spend on an appointment without facts in my

hands to prove I need help. So, that's why I'm testing independently -

then will go with facts in hand and beg for some help.

(4) I can't seek financial assistance or my family would kill me. They

think I'm just lazy & fat and that if I'd put some effort into it, I'd

feel better just by moving around.

The whole thing is complicated.

Thanks,

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them

> thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your

> insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!

> You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my

> endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...

> I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am

> that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be

> " doing it " ...

> Sue

[Guest guest]

There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

day.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s

> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

> office visits and the meds!

> I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for

> help when you need it...

> I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get

> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

> different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the

> same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and

> it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

> which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

day.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s

> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

> office visits and the meds!

> I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for

> help when you need it...

> I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get

> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

> different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the

> same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and

> it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

> which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

day.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s

> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

> office visits and the meds!

> I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for

> help when you need it...

> I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get

> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

> different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the

> same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and

> it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

> which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

" in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

Sue

> There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

> what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

> You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

> you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

> isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

> selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

> do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

> if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

> day.

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn,

>> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

>> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

>> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that¹s

>> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

>> office visits and the meds!

>> I would never tell you what to do, but there¹s no shame in asking for

>> help when you need it...

>> I understand why you would self-test ‹ I have my docs doing it but I get

>> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

>> different than I get from the doctor¹s office and I send mine off to the

>> same labs ‹ this happens with my cholesterol ­ I check it at home and

>> it¹s 176 and at the doctor¹s it¹s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

>> which I won¹t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>>

>> Sue

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

" in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

Sue

> There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

> what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

> You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

> you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

> isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

> selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

> do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

> if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

> day.

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn,

>> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

>> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

>> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that¹s

>> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

>> office visits and the meds!

>> I would never tell you what to do, but there¹s no shame in asking for

>> help when you need it...

>> I understand why you would self-test ‹ I have my docs doing it but I get

>> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

>> different than I get from the doctor¹s office and I send mine off to the

>> same labs ‹ this happens with my cholesterol ­ I check it at home and

>> it¹s 176 and at the doctor¹s it¹s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

>> which I won¹t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>>

>> Sue

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry to vent so depressingly. If the tests show I need meds, I think

this doctor *may* prescribe meds. I plan to write and send him a copy of

the results and will ask that question.

I looked up the costs of the meds - although there are many different

kinds - and it looks like maybe $50 a month or so might cover it? I

would find some way to cover that. If I can get on the meds and feel

better, I can work more. I'm self employed and so if I don't feel well

enough to go to meetings, or on sales calls, etc, then I don't have any

work. Besides, I feel I look so awful and fat now that I don't even fit

into my " client meeting outfits " ! So, I hope by getting some meds, I can

stop this viscious circle of problems.

Thanks for the support. I guess all I can do is what I'm doing. As soon

as a few larger items of mine sell on ebay I'll schedule the testing

appointment.

As for staying " up " .. this down phase will pass and I know it .. I'll

do what I can to snap out of it.

Thanks and sorry to vent.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

> why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

>

> If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

> for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

> very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

> Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

>

> You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

> " in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

> problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

> to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

>

> When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

> movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

>

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

you need to do what is best for you lynn. if you don't, you can impact your health so severely it means your life. you have to make the decisions that are hard but will benefit you. call, beg, plead, do what you have to do to place yourself in a healthy environment. good luck.

andrea

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Hi Sue,Complicated answer. I'll try to simplify.(1) My insurance deducible is $1500 before they pay anything. They do negotiate a better price for me below $1500, but I still don't have $1500 to play with right now.(2) I had to let my insurance lapse, so I don't think I have any coverage right now. I'm too afraid to even call the insurance company, because they'll want 3 months of premium before I can get started again.(3) This doctor is in the same office as the ones who charged me an arm and a leg, but didn't treat me for anything. So, I don't think he'd bother ordering the tests - although I can't be sure about that - and I don't have enough money to spend on an appointment without facts in my hands to prove I need help. So, that's why I'm testing independently - then will go with facts in hand and beg for some help.(4) I can't seek financial assistance or my family would kill me. They think I'm just lazy & fat and that if I'd put some effort into it, I'd feel better just by moving around.The whole thing is complicated.Thanks,-Lynnjytdtp wrote:> Hi Lynn,> > If your doc will review your test, why won't he order them and you get them> thru your doc/insurance or do you not have that or you're saying your> insurance companies and labs thru your doc charge over 1000?? Wow...!> You're right about the saliva, most docs won't look at them but I got my> endo to do just that and she backed it up by running her own blood tests ...> I am doing them now just to recheck since it's been almost a year and I am> that much closer to menopause and the thyroid meds alone don't seem to be> "doing it"...> Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Don’t’ worry about venting!

I also feel fat and have gained 20 lbs in the last year or two and can’t seem to get rid of it.

I eat well and exercise. I have come to “accept it” for now. I still HATE it but I KNOW I am

doing what I can to lose weight. NONE of my business clothes fit me and I have a

closet full.

I now work at home so I can ‘hide out’ as needed but I really want to find out what is wrong

And how I can lose weight.

$50 a month probably will cover it— our co pay used to be $10 and that’s what the levoxyl costs so I was

Floored by the $50 a month price for my additional T3, aka cytomel...!

I also take 3 other meds so it’s near $100 a month for that.

I just started the T3 a few weeks ago and am upping it this weeks so hopefully I will have a “success” story

To share soon and add some inspiration... If not, I will just plug onward and upward!

Sue

Sorry to vent so depressingly. If the tests show I need meds, I think

this doctor *may* prescribe meds. I plan to write and send him a copy of

the results and will ask that question.

I looked up the costs of the meds - although there are many different

kinds - and it looks like maybe $50 a month or so might cover it? I

would find some way to cover that. If I can get on the meds and feel

better, I can work more. I'm self employed and so if I don't feel well

enough to go to meetings, or on sales calls, etc, then I don't have any

work. Besides, I feel I look so awful and fat now that I don't even fit

into my " client meeting outfits " ! So, I hope by getting some meds, I can

stop this viscious circle of problems.

Thanks for the support. I guess all I can do is what I'm doing. As soon

as a few larger items of mine sell on ebay I'll schedule the testing

appointment.

As for staying " up " .. this down phase will pass and I know it .. I'll

do what I can to snap out of it.

Thanks and sorry to vent.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

> why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

>

> If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

> for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

> very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

> Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

>

> You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

> " in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

> problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

> to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

>

> When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

> movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

>

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Don’t’ worry about venting!

I also feel fat and have gained 20 lbs in the last year or two and can’t seem to get rid of it.

I eat well and exercise. I have come to “accept it” for now. I still HATE it but I KNOW I am

doing what I can to lose weight. NONE of my business clothes fit me and I have a

closet full.

I now work at home so I can ‘hide out’ as needed but I really want to find out what is wrong

And how I can lose weight.

$50 a month probably will cover it— our co pay used to be $10 and that’s what the levoxyl costs so I was

Floored by the $50 a month price for my additional T3, aka cytomel...!

I also take 3 other meds so it’s near $100 a month for that.

I just started the T3 a few weeks ago and am upping it this weeks so hopefully I will have a “success” story

To share soon and add some inspiration... If not, I will just plug onward and upward!

Sue

Sorry to vent so depressingly. If the tests show I need meds, I think

this doctor *may* prescribe meds. I plan to write and send him a copy of

the results and will ask that question.

I looked up the costs of the meds - although there are many different

kinds - and it looks like maybe $50 a month or so might cover it? I

would find some way to cover that. If I can get on the meds and feel

better, I can work more. I'm self employed and so if I don't feel well

enough to go to meetings, or on sales calls, etc, then I don't have any

work. Besides, I feel I look so awful and fat now that I don't even fit

into my " client meeting outfits " ! So, I hope by getting some meds, I can

stop this viscious circle of problems.

Thanks for the support. I guess all I can do is what I'm doing. As soon

as a few larger items of mine sell on ebay I'll schedule the testing

appointment.

As for staying " up " .. this down phase will pass and I know it .. I'll

do what I can to snap out of it.

Thanks and sorry to vent.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

> why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

>

> If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

> for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

> very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

> Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

>

> You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

> " in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

> problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

> to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

>

> When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

> movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

>

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Don’t’ worry about venting!

I also feel fat and have gained 20 lbs in the last year or two and can’t seem to get rid of it.

I eat well and exercise. I have come to “accept it” for now. I still HATE it but I KNOW I am

doing what I can to lose weight. NONE of my business clothes fit me and I have a

closet full.

I now work at home so I can ‘hide out’ as needed but I really want to find out what is wrong

And how I can lose weight.

$50 a month probably will cover it— our co pay used to be $10 and that’s what the levoxyl costs so I was

Floored by the $50 a month price for my additional T3, aka cytomel...!

I also take 3 other meds so it’s near $100 a month for that.

I just started the T3 a few weeks ago and am upping it this weeks so hopefully I will have a “success” story

To share soon and add some inspiration... If not, I will just plug onward and upward!

Sue

Sorry to vent so depressingly. If the tests show I need meds, I think

this doctor *may* prescribe meds. I plan to write and send him a copy of

the results and will ask that question.

I looked up the costs of the meds - although there are many different

kinds - and it looks like maybe $50 a month or so might cover it? I

would find some way to cover that. If I can get on the meds and feel

better, I can work more. I'm self employed and so if I don't feel well

enough to go to meetings, or on sales calls, etc, then I don't have any

work. Besides, I feel I look so awful and fat now that I don't even fit

into my " client meeting outfits " ! So, I hope by getting some meds, I can

stop this viscious circle of problems.

Thanks for the support. I guess all I can do is what I'm doing. As soon

as a few larger items of mine sell on ebay I'll schedule the testing

appointment.

As for staying " up " .. this down phase will pass and I know it .. I'll

do what I can to snap out of it.

Thanks and sorry to vent.

-Lynn

jytdtp wrote:

> Hi Lynn,

>

> Sounds like you are hitting a rough spot and you would like the answer to

> why you feel this bad and I can relate to that fully.

>

> If you get the tests back do you think your doc will get you on the meds

> for low thyroid and will your insurance cover that? The T4 levoxyl is not

> very expensive but the T3 for me is a lot -- about 4x as much as the T4...

> Do you have a way to get the treatment if it does turn out to be thyroid?

>

> You may know this but it's worth repeating - even if your levels come out

> " in range " it's a VERY BIG range and it does NOT mean you don't have a

> problem --- post them here and Topper or one of the " veterans " will be able

> to help you through that part along with your doctor's review.

>

> When I get really down, I do something as simple as watching a really dumb

> movie or an old favorite just to help my mind stop going in circles...

>

> Sue

>

[Guest guest]

I'm at the pont lynn where I can't go stay with relatives but I need to

separate from my husband. I have no income and no place to go but I am in

the middle for filing for disability and if I don't get it, I'm not sure

what will happen but I cannot let myself find that out.... you must live

your life as it is the only one you have, how you choose to do that is up to

you.

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options

> There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

> what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

> You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

> you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

> isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

> selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

> do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

> if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

> day.

> -Lynn

>

> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn,

>> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

>> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

>> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s

>> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

>> office visits and the meds!

>> I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for

>> help when you need it...

>> I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get

>> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

>> different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the

>> same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and

>> it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

>> which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>>

>> Sue

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[Guest guest]

I'm at the pont lynn where I can't go stay with relatives but I need to

separate from my husband. I have no income and no place to go but I am in

the middle for filing for disability and if I don't get it, I'm not sure

what will happen but I cannot let myself find that out.... you must live

your life as it is the only one you have, how you choose to do that is up to

you.

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> There are days when I wonder why I even try. Like today, I think about

> what a hole I've dug myself into and I just start crying all over again.

> You can't work when you feel sick all the time, and if you can't work

> you can't pay for health care. If I get the tests back and they say it

> isn't thyroid, then I'm just plain nuts after all. I just get sick over

> selling all my stuff on ebay to keep afloat, but what else can a person

> do. As for financial help - no, my family would rip me into tiny shreds

> if I ever did that. I'd have to die first. Sorry, I'm having a very down

> day.

> -Lynn

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> jytdtp wrote:

>> Hi Lynn,

>> That is such a high deductible, sorry I know how that goes; I had

>> that when I was a single mom and independently insured.

>> Our deductible is $350.00 each before they pay any lab work and that’s

>> bad enough when you add in the additional cost of the co-pays, the

>> office visits and the meds!

>> I would never tell you what to do, but there’s no shame in asking for

>> help when you need it...

>> I understand why you would self-test — I have my docs doing it but I get

>> very nervous in the office and find that my results at home are TOTALLY

>> different than I get from the doctor’s office and I send mine off to the

>> same labs — this happens with my cholesterol – I check it at home and

>> it’s 176 and at the doctor’s it’s 238 and they want me on lipid drugs

>> which I won’t do.. I need to get my thyroid fixed first!

>>

>> Sue

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