Now what do I do? Someone slap me PLEASE!

kc0iet · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 09:22 PM

I did try to contact the school again. This time I sent an email to the ADA person. I have heard NOTHING! Nothing from the school, nothing from the doctors, NOTHING!

I am willing to travel, but unfortunately I do not have any way to come up with the needed funds for Dr. B (never can spell or say his name!) in Germany. I am now on Medicare and Medicaid, but that is about it. Missouri now makes you pay for Medicaid! My spenddown was just raised to $108 per month. Apparently my $904 a month is too much money! But I guess the good news is I just got a letter that my food stamps are being increased to $14 per month! WHOOP EEE! I have one credit card left that I can use for this, but there is not enough to pay Dr. B

The Lyrica has helped the pain, but combined with everything else I am really drowsy and loopy. My vision is blurry too. I was trying to read my assignments in the text but it is just a blur.

Oh, forgot to mention. The staff at the school have never met me. I am an online student. The campus is approximately 90 miles from here.

Phylly, I am so glad to hear that you are doing well. That is FANTASTIC! I am sincerely happy for you! I was looking at Dr. B's website last night. Just makes me want to cry that I don't have a rich uncle or something that would give me the money to go to him and let him fix my back, without loosing the motion in my back. He offers so many solutions that are not available here...

I have been trying all day to work on my school work, and I have not managed to complete on single thing!

Well, I hope this makes scene, I am kind of out of it today.

Thank you all again for your support. It is appreciated.

Terry Allen Blackburn · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 01:24 AM

I'm glad the Lyrica is helping for you. I found it to be a wonder drug and was on it for almost a year and a half and got up to 400 mg per day. It helped a great deal. The fact that you are an online student should not matter. You are still paying hard earned money that they are accepting to provide you with an education. I would keep calling up the ranks until you get someone to speak to you. Please keep us informed.

Terry Newton

Jakea222 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 12:51 AM

Hey I know pain too...and think that you need to try to make yourself go get some face time with the school. I know pain myself right now - I literally am almost at a scream pain all day (chef). I have lyrica too. It makes me a little tired so I am taking 150mg at night along with some other meds. But you need to get face to face - docs are hard to get in touch with but harass them. Get on a first name basis with the "other end" of the phone. My wife is a FNP and runs a private group pracitice so she says it takes a day sometimes to get feedback - BUT as bad as you are - you need to do something - I am - and let me tell you it is tough emotionally - my brain is tired of hurting all of the time - this site is wonderful for people just like you...good luck

Cindylou · #4 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 01:15 PM

I agree with Jakea222. You do need face time. You also need face time with your school. Is there anyway you can get there in person to plead your case? They can't ignore you if you are right there staring them down. Don't give up. You are so close to the finish line. Tell yourself you are in the race of your life, and you will finish, over and over again. Make it your mantra. Plaster it everywhere in your house so visually you have reminders too. We want to help. Lean on us as you reach your goals!

Cindylou