AT LEAST A $1000 FOR AN MRI

We haven't even called about getting an MRI. But where told it cost around $1000, if you pay cash. What cash? They make you pay $100 before you have it done, but still would have to do it twice a year. So, that's at least $2000 a year with no insurance. We don't have the money and don't know what to do!

My husband twisted his ankle and it hurts him, but we don't have the money to take him to the doctor. It's not swollen, so we think it is just spraned or pulled.

We just spent over $400 on getting a bottom moler pulled out of my mouth after it got absessed! Again, no insurance. Now I have only 1 bottom molar with no opposing top tooth for it. They said I could get a partial denture for $300-$400. What a bargin!

Rosey~

Why Do MRI's Cost So Much?

Can't understand how we are suppose to be able to get the kind of medical care my husband needs without an MRI! The cost is out of this world when you don't have insurance and my husband is suppose to have on every 6 months for the rest of his life. Wonder if a CAT scan would be sufficient and maybe cost less? Well you have to do, what you have to do and that's not always cheap. Are there any programs out there to help? If I find any, I'll let you know.

Rosey~

The Clinic Wont Work for My Husband!

My husband's company went bankrupt while he was on medical leave. So, that left us with no income & NO INSURANCE! Of course there was a cobra, but it was more money a month than we made. So, since last September, neither me nor my husband has seen a doctor. Just can't afford it.

Found out about a place nearby that is a clinic. You would think it is free, but it is NOT. They do discount your payment, but you still have to pay something. We went by over 3 months ago and just had our appointment today. They were able to draw blood from me & help with perscriptions, but they said my husband's brain problems were beyond their scope. Still had to pay for his 1st visit. All they can do is give him some perscriptions.

At least this doctor gave us an idea. He said have we tried to speak to the original doctor, the neurologist, tell him our situation and see if he would discount our visits. The only problem, is that doctor can't do anything either, at least not without an MRI. Do you know how much they cost? They charged my insurance $5-10 thousand $$ per MRI. My husband is suppose to have one every 6 months. Cash MRI's are around $1,000, at least that is what the doctor said today. So which kid do we sell? Rosey~

Finally More Drivers!

Finally last year my boys decided it was time to get their driving permits. One is 17 & the other will be 16 in a few months. It's great that they can share the driving responsibility. The only thing is, I still have to be in the front seat awake, so they can drive. So, it puts my husband who walks with a cane and is a big guy in the back when all of us are in the car.

They probably could both get their license, but since they don't have to pay extra for insurance as long as they have a permit, that's the way it will stay for a while.

No one can go anywhere without me! Which stinks! Sometimes I am just so tired, but if we have anything to do, I have to go, either as the driver or the front seat driver.

Rosey~

The STRESS of Being the ONLY DRIVER!

Driving has always been a neccessity for me. I am the oldest of 7 girls, so of course I got my license as soon as I could. My parents where thrilled to be able to send me out for things.

Once my husband lost his license, I became the ONLY driver. My son's where not old enough to get even a permit. So, we are down to 1 car, not that we can afford another.

Most days I feel like all I do is drive people around. My husband to doctor appointments, at least until we lost our health insurance. My boys to get allergy shots, twice a week. We go to the dump every other day and the post office several times a week. We also drive to a small cleaning job we do as a family 4 times a week, which is 25 miles away. Soon my sons will start up there grass cutting business and I'll have to haul them and their equipment several days a week. It just NEVER ENDS!

Rosey~

Loosing Your Independance NOT Driving

As most of you know, men love to drive. My husband was no exception. But, after his second Brain surgery and one of the doctors suggesting he Not drive since he was having issues he gave it up! His license was still valid, he just wasn't driving. His 2nd Brain surgery was in March almost 2 years ago.

Since he wasn't driving, we didn't pay attention to the fact that his license was expiring last August. About 6 weeks after the fact, we went down to see if he could renew the license. Of course, he would have to take the test again. But, just filling out the paper work he noticed a question asking if a doctor has told you not to drive. So, that was the end of that! He was able to get a state ID. He is only 43, can't drive has had 2 Brain surgeries & a neck surgery, but they still don't think my husband is disabled! So, how many brain surgeries do you have to have?

Rosey~

Not Driving Any More because of Brain Surgery

My husband was still driving after his first brain surgery. After his 2nd brain surgery we just kept going to doctors. During one of the sessions, he mentioned he was having trouble driving. Which is very odd. My husband LOVES to drive. I drive only because I have to.

My husband said he was finding it difficult to keep the vehicle in the lane when he turned his head. The car would just drift the way he was looking. Of course, I didn't know this, because I was driving when we were together. So imagine my horror to find out my husband's problem when he could have had our 2 teenage sons in the car with him. They were not driving at the time.

The doctor suggested that if he was having problems, maybe it would be better just not to drive. I was all over that! He still had a valid license, but then we accidentally let it expire. What a knightmare! Will tell you about that next time.

Rosey~