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Reply Mon 17 Apr, 2006 09:05 pm
please help
Hi, my name is holly. i am a 32 year old non smoker. i have been ill for a month now. maybe a few days more than that. I hurt all over. my hands hurt my feet hurt. i had what i thought was a blood clot (superficial) in my left ankle, it has since moved to my knee and then my thigh and higher up, it discolors the skin (to a reddish color) and now it has moved to the right leg as well... i can actually feel it under my skin. for a while my left side of my neck was swollen (lymph node) and my throat hurt alot, now it is ok. but i ache all over, i have no health insurance at all and i am scated what could be going on> concerned, Holly in Florida
 
Ginger Snap
 
Reply Tue 18 Apr, 2006 08:54 am
I don't know much about how things work in Florida, but you need to see a doctor. If there is a public health system there, then go see one of the doctors in the clinic. Or look for a clinic affiliated with a Catholic hospital. They usually will bill you on your ability to pay, and set up some sort of payment schedule for you.

Your symptoms are pretty vague, and we can't see you. It's hard to tell what's going on when we can't see what you are talking about. The only way to get help is to SEE A DOCTOR.
 
rascal
 
Reply Tue 18 Apr, 2006 09:48 pm
in ohio, for a emergency, they are not allowed to refuse you medical treatment. the hospitals have a charity program you can apply for in the buisness office.
regretably, i had to use this resource when i was experiencing a mild stroke. i didnt have medical insurance for 3 years. i recently took a job and now have insurance.
but if you dont have your health, you dont have anything.
also, there are free clinics available most places. You can begin your search for their location by calling the Department of Human Services (Welfare office), can tell you where they are located.
And possibly you could qualify to get a medical card from them.
I do not believe in laying on welfare. but it is there for when you are down and out and need the additional support during those most difficult of times. To help get you back on your own.
i hope this may of helped some.
rascal
 
jhals
 
Reply Fri 21 Apr, 2006 03:40 pm
help for holly in florida
Hi Holly, I am a Floridian too. I agree you need to see a doctor. Because you do not have insurance or money I would suggest you do what everyone else in Florida does and go to the emergency room. They will make sure you do not have anything immediately life threatening. Do not go to an HCA hospital because they will ask you for money first. I do not know what part of Florida you live in so I cant tell you which hospital is best to go to. Some hospitals are Broward General, Tampa General, any university associated hospital or general hospital, not private. Manatee Memorial in Brandon are some that will not ask you for money first. After you find what ever the problem is, is not life threatening you may try for assistance, Broward County has a program for medical assistance for people without money. If you cannot find assistance, I hate to tell you this, but even if you dont eat, you need to pay for your medical care to find out what is wrong. That seems harsh, but I can't tell you how many people ignore their health because they think they cannot afford to pay. What you cannot afford is to be permanently paralized or permanently disabled or dead because you have ignored your body's warnings--many people do have horror stories because they did not seek medical care. Remember how long you live and the quality of life is directly dependent on how well you take care of yourself.
 
 

 
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