i've got what i suspect is gout (my toes/ankles/knees/elbows and fingers randomly swell up with crippling pain and stiffness.. as time goes on my flare ups are more frequent and my fingers are developing hard cysts and losing mobility).. but i'm not 100% sure if it is gout because the doctors never evaluated my joint fluid the way they supposed to. they only did a variety of blood tests that only told me what i didn't have (that helps a lot pffff).. i've been to the doctors many times and they never get things done. i feel like i'm doing more work than them like i practically have to hold their hands and direct them what to do and i end up forking out my hard earned money that i've worked for through pain of my condition just to get, only to end up with no helpful results.. i don't make much money and my condition is getting worse to the point i'm starting to miss more and more work thus making less money and possibly losing my job and not being able to hold one in the future. i'm really scared for my life and i need some REAL help to get to the bottom of why i'm having such horrible issues at such a young age (i'm only 22) which i know wont be cheap (i'm sure there would need to be TONS of pricey tests) and could even put me in debt.. the doctor did direct me to a rheumatologist but it's a 6 month wait and like i said, i don't want to lose anymore money than i already have and end up in debt.. i'm dying a slow and very painful death.. i seriously can't keep going on like this. i'm pretty sure i could qualify for some medical assistance like idk medicare or medicaid (idk the difference??) but i have no idea exactly how i should go about getting the medical assistance.. I NEED HELP ASAP.. where do i start? some guidence would be very much appreciated.
patience and underwater.. ha wow..... two immature girls that know nothing but living off of their parents i see.. apperenty you thought this was a joke? it's ok.. it makes me smile just knowing that you've both a rude awakening comming to ya..
to pmc123.. i'm obviously not ignoring my symptoms and i have been sticking with the same doc.. i just need to find med assistance asap. thanks for the guidence.
to livvyspine.. thanks but i actually have gone to the hospital after having a nervous breakdown due to all the pain and fear.. did absolutely nothing for me but charge me a TON of money which thankfully i had got some assistance with.. i just need long term assistance until i'm better... fvck idk what to do
Patience(:
uh, just go to the doctor..
pmc123
If you have been going to random doctors then you are not getting effective treatment. Diagnosis is a process, and may take more than one try to complete. If you keep starting over, you won't get past the first round of tests.
First - take the time to research financial options. Your city, county or state helplines are a good starting point. Once you know what your options are, you should take the doctor's advice and see a rheumatologist - they specialize in the type of symptoms that you describe.Don't continue to ignore the symptoms or you risk permanent disfigurement.
Underwater Assassin
CALL 911!!!
livvyspine
Go to a hospital or something. Someone should be able to help you immediately, your condition sounds serious and could become fatal. Good luck, & don't give up!!
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