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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.
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)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.
XanaDUer2
(13,872 posts)First, Id like to know what's causing it and that its not cancer or something serious.
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)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.
onecaliberal
(35,833 posts)I prat it all goes well. I've been through a lot these last few years
onecaliberal
(35,833 posts)marble falls
(62,063 posts)... to come to be heard and consoled. DU energy does work.
XanaDUer2
(13,872 posts)I feel i post to much but it biuilds up and i don't have anyone else
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)I'm glad you're here.
XanaDUer2
(13,872 posts)mountain grammy
(27,274 posts)XanaDUer2
(13,872 posts)Awaiting the scheduling office calling me
Dear_Prudence
(823 posts)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
(13,872 posts)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
(823 posts)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
(15,509 posts)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.
Im going to hope that your abdominal issues are the result of all of the stress that youve 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.
XanaDUer2
(13,872 posts)I hope its ok. Take care of yourself. You're doing good work
Ziggysmom
(3,574 posts)and illnesses. Praying all goes well for you.