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Most if not all of you know, I lost my job in April, 2004. Shortly
thereafter, as a former military dependent and USAA member I discovered I could take out a short term medical insurance policy. I did so. It's got a $500 deductible and 80/20 coverage for hospitalization, surgery, etc. It was supposed to be available for a period of 9 months, sort of an out-of-work transition option without paying excessive COBRA continuation premiums. Obviously it's been longer than 9 months but I checked and they deducted my premium again at the beginning of June. So on the to-do list tomorrow is to contact them via USAA. If the policy isn't in force, stop charging me for it!! If it is, sorry but I'm going to have to use it. I've been having pains in my left shoulder and neck for a long while but I attributed it to not sleeping comfortably. In fact, there were some times I could position the pillow just *so* under my left shoulder and not feel a twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Even when it's not, I'm now always aware it's there. It's not just a "oh I slept funny" thing anymore. So I need to go to the doctor; I know I do. But I also need to know my insurance is still good to pay for at least a portion of the doctor bill and whatever tests they may want me to undergo. We all know how medical stuff can add up... *sigh* Among other things, I have a history of pleurosy ("blue roses" for any Tennessee Williams fans out there). Looks like I'm in for a fun summer along with everyone else! Where's Persia... I need a soft kitty to hug Jill -- I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. |
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jmcquown wrote: Most if not all of you know, I lost my job in April, 2004. Shortly thereafter, as a former military dependent and USAA member I discovered I could take out a short term medical insurance policy. I did so. It's got a $500 deductible and 80/20 coverage for hospitalization, surgery, etc. It was supposed to be available for a period of 9 months, sort of an out-of-work transition option without paying excessive COBRA continuation premiums. Obviously it's been longer than 9 months but I checked and they deducted my premium again at the beginning of June. So on the to-do list tomorrow is to contact them via USAA. If the policy isn't in force, stop charging me for it!! If it is, sorry but I'm going to have to use it. I've been having pains in my left shoulder and neck for a long while but I attributed it to not sleeping comfortably. In fact, there were some times I could position the pillow just *so* under my left shoulder and not feel a twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Even when it's not, I'm now always aware it's there. It's not just a "oh I slept funny" thing anymore. So I need to go to the doctor; I know I do. But I also need to know my insurance is still good to pay for at least a portion of the doctor bill and whatever tests they may want me to undergo. We all know how medical stuff can add up... *sigh* Among other things, I have a history of pleurosy ("blue roses" for any Tennessee Williams fans out there). Looks like I'm in for a fun summer along with everyone else! Where's Persia... I need a soft kitty to hug Jill Purrs that you have something very simple, and very treatable. I know what pleurisy is, but I don't understand the Tennessee Williams "blue roses" thing?. |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
... twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Jill, I don't want to alarm you, but please get to the ER soonest. This sounds similar to the heart problems my dad suffered with. He never had the classic symptoms, or didn't tell us if he did, but he did have at least one heart attack prior to the one a year ago November. I am concerned about you. I know that hospital bills are no fun, especially if you don't have a job. However, hospitals can and will treat you for your problems and will arrange payment. Some even write off part of the bill. Please get this checked as soon as possible. Very worried. Diane |
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pmendhall wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Jill, I don't want to alarm you, but please get to the ER soonest. This sounds similar to the heart problems my dad suffered with. He never had the classic symptoms, or didn't tell us if he did, but he did have at least one heart attack prior to the one a year ago November. I am concerned about you. I know that hospital bills are no fun, especially if you don't have a job. However, hospitals can and will treat you for your problems and will arrange payment. Some even write off part of the bill. Please get this checked as soon as possible. Very worried. Diane Thank you. I will. I know it's not going to go away and needs to be checked. I'll be going tomorrow. After I check with USAA about my insurance, I'm going to call my regular doctor to ask about a referral but if I can't get through I'll just drive myself to Baptist Hospital East and check myself in through the ER. I'll be sure to take a book or two with me I don't know what might happen if I need to be kept over night or several days, though. What about Persia and Peaches? My brother Scott has a key to my place but he's so terribly busy I have no idea if he'd be willing to come tend to my pets. The one time I asked him to take care of them he said he could take my bird but not my cat. Of course I got upset about that and boarded both of them instead. So I can't say I could count on him to take care of my babies! I don't trust my brother Paul with this job, either, because when he was taking care of my little dog Sampson and my parakeets on weekends when I was away he simply didn't show up. The birds were not that much of a problem because they had large seed cups and fresh water spouts. My poor Sammy dog was *not* doing a happy dance when I got back home, he was doing a "I've held it as long as I can!" dance. (sigh) Oh man, pets are wonderful but they also present problems, don't they? Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
.. . days, though. What about Persia and Peaches? Jill, I've forgotten where you live. Maybe there is someone near you who could feed Pearl and Peaches while you are away. I think I'm getting your location mixed up with Pat's. I know it is worrisome, but it would be more so if you weren't to come back. Please take care and let us know how you are as soon as you can. Diane |
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pmendhall wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message .. . days, though. What about Persia and Peaches? Jill, I've forgotten where you live. Maybe there is someone near you who could feed Pearl and Peaches while you are away. I think I'm getting your location mixed up with Pat's. I know it is worrisome, but it would be more so if you weren't to come back. Please take care and let us know how you are as soon as you can. Diane I'm in west Tennessee, outside of Memphis. I was thinking, if I go to the doctor (it's not like I'm dying yet) if they want me to check in I could return home and take Persia and Peaches to the vet. They take good care of them. Then I could go back and check in. Jill |
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On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:11:40 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote: Most if not all of you know, I lost my job in April, 2004. Shortly thereafter, as a former military dependent and USAA member I discovered I could take out a short term medical insurance policy. I did so. It's got a $500 deductible and 80/20 coverage for hospitalization, surgery, etc. It was supposed to be available for a period of 9 months, sort of an out-of-work transition option without paying excessive COBRA continuation premiums. Obviously it's been longer than 9 months but I checked and they deducted my premium again at the beginning of June. So on the to-do list tomorrow is to contact them via USAA. If the policy isn't in force, stop charging me for it!! If it is, sorry but I'm going to have to use it. I've been having pains in my left shoulder and neck for a long while but I attributed it to not sleeping comfortably. In fact, there were some times I could position the pillow just *so* under my left shoulder and not feel a twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Even when it's not, I'm now always aware it's there. It's not just a "oh I slept funny" thing anymore. So I need to go to the doctor; I know I do. But I also need to know my insurance is still good to pay for at least a portion of the doctor bill and whatever tests they may want me to undergo. We all know how medical stuff can add up... *sigh* Among other things, I have a history of pleurosy ("blue roses" for any Tennessee Williams fans out there). Looks like I'm in for a fun summer along with everyone else! Where's Persia... I need a soft kitty to hug Jill Please do go to the doctor soon. This sounds very much like angina. If it is, indeed, angina, catching it before it becomes a full-blown heart attack will both be better for your health and also possibly reduce the amount of medical intervention (and thus expense) required. Incidentally, my typical angina symptoms include pain in the right side of my jaw. -- John F. Eldredge -- PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria |
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On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:11:40 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled: Most if not all of you know, I lost my job in April, 2004. Shortly thereafter, as a former military dependent and USAA member I discovered I could take out a short term medical insurance policy. I did so. It's got a $500 deductible and 80/20 coverage for hospitalization, surgery, etc. It was supposed to be available for a period of 9 months, sort of an out-of-work transition option without paying excessive COBRA continuation premiums. Obviously it's been longer than 9 months but I checked and they deducted my premium again at the beginning of June. So on the to-do list tomorrow is to contact them via USAA. If the policy isn't in force, stop charging me for it!! If it is, sorry but I'm going to have to use it. I've been having pains in my left shoulder and neck for a long while but I attributed it to not sleeping comfortably. In fact, there were some times I could position the pillow just *so* under my left shoulder and not feel a twinge. Unfortunately, I'm now experiencing this pain radiating from my shoulder down my left arm and it's been pretty constant for the last few days. Not sharp, just always there. Sometimes it's a really nagging ache. Even when it's not, I'm now always aware it's there. It's not just a "oh I slept funny" thing anymore. So I need to go to the doctor; I know I do. But I also need to know my insurance is still good to pay for at least a portion of the doctor bill and whatever tests they may want me to undergo. We all know how medical stuff can add up... *sigh* Among other things, I have a history of pleurosy ("blue roses" for any Tennessee Williams fans out there). Looks like I'm in for a fun summer along with everyone else! Why Laura Wingfield! Where have you been keeping yourself?? ("Glass Menagerie" is currently on Broadway ) Aw Jill, what an assortment of PITAs. Purrs for courage and strength, and so that shoulder thing just goes away! Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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