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drea.m.r.76's avatar

Thank you, Rob. It is wild that even having access to my entire medical history doesn't seem to matter if they don't believe my pain and symptoms. I hope you're feeling better after your dental appointment!

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Anna Maija's avatar

What a horrific ordeal! Glad to hear you’re now recovering but you should have been heard the first time. Here in the UK our EDs are overstretched and you can really struggle to get the care you need but at least we don’t pay for it at the point of delivery - £8k for nothing (except upset) is awful. Hope you get some good rest now xx

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drea.m.r.76's avatar

Thank you, Anna; I always appreciate your kindness and understanding! ♥️

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Patricia C Vener-Saavedra's avatar

Wow, what a bunch of money grubbing , misogynistic jerks! You should have copies of your whole medical history available to push in their faces. Also a good lawyer to threaten them with. Is that the only healthcare system in your area?

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drea.m.r.76's avatar

Thank you so much for reading this, Patricia! I have to go to the Mayo Clinic Health Systems for my insurance, but I will likely change it at the beginning of next year (as soon as possible). My only other option, at least as of the end of last year, is Allina, but I switched to the Mayo as soon as possible because they weren't great. You sure said it right, though! I hope you are doing well! ♥️

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Patricia C Vener-Saavedra's avatar

You are most welcome! I am doing better and better but having to get used to being in pain most of the time. Not bad pain, any more though. I need to work not through it but beyond it.

I wonder if asking for a hospital chaplain could get you better / more help.

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drea.m.r.76's avatar

I'm glad your pain has lessened, and I'm sorry you're still having to deal with it. You are an inspiration to me in so many ways! ♥️

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Patricia C Vener-Saavedra's avatar

Oh, thank you!

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Brian Parrott's avatar

That’s terrible. I hate to hear that. I hope you are doing better.

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drea.m.r.76's avatar

Thank you, Brian, that means a lot! ♥️

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