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XanaDUer2

(13,484 posts)
Wed May 29, 2024, 08:42 AM May 2024

Overwhelmed

I took a benzo. I'm going to be referred to an gi xray, since I'm still having abdominal pains. The Miralax didn't fix it. Its been going on 21 days. Its time, to move forward, but I'm worried.

Tomorrow commences the TMJ steps to supposedly fix it over months. I gag easily, and they'll be affixing a perma botton guard splint. So worried the cost will go over what was agreed on. This cost and hoping it'll actually be fixed, plus abdominal pain of unknown origin, has me in a tailspin. I know serious medical costs can destroy a persons life and savings.

I have original Medicare but cannot afford a supplement. This pain came out of nowhere.

I'm so scared. Thanks for reading.

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Overwhelmed (Original Post) XanaDUer2 May 2024 OP
I'm hoping all issues Goddessartist May 2024 #1
Thanks XanaDUer2 May 2024 #4
We'll find out Goddessartist May 2024 #10
Hugs. I hope it is resolved as soon as possible. onecaliberal May 2024 #2
Ty XanaDUer2 May 2024 #5
Yes you have. Hoping this is light at the end of the tunnel. onecaliberal May 2024 #7
Anything I can offer you sounds trite. But I do know from my own personal experience this is the place ... marble falls May 2024 #3
I know XanaDUer2 May 2024 #6
You don't post too much Goddessartist May 2024 #11
I need that XanaDUer2 May 2024 #12
Hoping for the best.. mountain grammy May 2024 #8
Ty XanaDUer2 May 2024 #9
Let your dr know Dear_Prudence May 2024 #13
Thank you XanaDUer2 May 2024 #14
Medical costs Dear_Prudence May 2024 #17
Haven't been on a lot, but do think of your situation often. hamsterjill May 2024 #15
TY friend XanaDUer2 May 2024 #16
Sending you lots of virtual hugs. Stress can manifest in so many physical symptoms Ziggysmom May 2024 #18

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
1. I'm hoping all issues
Wed May 29, 2024, 08:47 AM
May 2024

get resolved for you my friend. Sending you love and hugs. I'm sorry about the pain...I know it can be maddening. I finally gave in and got opiates for my chronic pain.

Goddessartist

(2,067 posts)
10. We'll find out
Wed May 29, 2024, 09:08 AM
May 2024

I'm proud of you for being so strong having to go through this. It's okay to be scared, as uncertainty is no fun. Big hugs.

marble falls

(61,855 posts)
3. Anything I can offer you sounds trite. But I do know from my own personal experience this is the place ...
Wed May 29, 2024, 08:48 AM
May 2024

... to come to be heard and consoled. DU energy does work.

Dear_Prudence

(802 posts)
13. Let your dr know
Wed May 29, 2024, 10:41 AM
May 2024

These medical challenges are scary. Raging anxiety is a side effect to many medical issues, but doctors don't ask. Also, depression can follow certain major surgeries (mastectomy, organ transplants). So let your specialists and your medical team know that the anxiety is overwhelming. A few (dodo) doctors will be unresponsive. But good doctors can reassure you with more encouraging info on potential treatments and/or can refer you to a counselor and/or can treat the anxiety medically (I've received all these interventions). For one test, a nurse stayed and held my hand. Please take care. Ask for support. I am keeping positive thoughts for you.


XanaDUer2

(13,484 posts)
14. Thank you
Wed May 29, 2024, 10:45 AM
May 2024

I see a therapist and psychiatrist and take other meds. Its in my medical record I have extreme anxiety. I just worry its something serious. I at least have traditional Medicare. I couldn't imagine being uninsured. I had a free ACA policy with a huge deductible. At least this didn't happen before I had Medicare

Dear_Prudence

(802 posts)
17. Medical costs
Wed May 29, 2024, 02:13 PM
May 2024

The medical costs are scary. Sorry I missed that aspect. One of my adult children has a chronic illness and, when he has been between jobs, his insurance lapses and I feel frantic. Right now he is covered. I sure hope you can make ends meet.

hamsterjill

(15,443 posts)
15. Haven't been on a lot, but do think of your situation often.
Wed May 29, 2024, 12:08 PM
May 2024

Just wanted to send some good vibes and a hug. Dealing with some things of my own. Think I have burnout. Trying to learn about it and see what I can do to improve.

I’m going to hope that your abdominal issues are the result of all of the stress that you’ve been under and nothing more serious. Stress can play some mean games with our bodies. I am hoping all things will calm for you as you move through this TMJ treatment.

All the best, my friend.

Ziggysmom

(3,556 posts)
18. Sending you lots of virtual hugs. Stress can manifest in so many physical symptoms
Fri May 31, 2024, 07:08 AM
May 2024

and illnesses. Praying all goes well for you.

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