Need advice

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I seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have been working a job that is definitely WAY to physical for me, and my symptoms have been getting worse. I was starting to worry about how it was effecting me, and what I was going to do, then...I get a pay cut and my hours also got cut. Great for my physical exertion, not great for my finances. So, then I start stressing, which makes my symptoms worse, again. I am not sure what jobs I can do, at this point, because of how I feel. I am ALWAYS in pain, my head is spinning, I can't find words, I am fatigued, I slur my words, my vision even seems to be effected. My left arm, and leg, also seem to twitch and shake. When I start feeling exceptionally bad, I can't stop the shaking. It even happens in my sleep, so my muscles end up exhausted. I think I really need to get back to my doctor, but I don't have insurance. It would have been extremely hard for me to afford an appointment before, but now that my paycheck has taken a HUGE cut, I can't even afford my monthly bills. I am concerned with my symptoms. I wonder if there is something more happening. Even this silly little sinus infection is kicking my butt! But if I can't afford it, what am I to do?? The local clinic has a 1 year waiting list. We make $5 too much to qualify for Medicaid. I have been in tears because I know I need to be seen, but I don't know how to make it happen! My husband wants me to be seen, but he doesn't really understand how I feel, so he doesn't really understand the urgency, either. It has taken me almost 30 minutes to even type this, and sound intelligible. I feel like I am at my wits end....

Has anybody been in a similar situation, or have any thoughts?

Thank you for listening, Jennifer

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Talk to your dr and see if they can give you a discount on the vist if you can pay cash or will let you make payments. If the symptoms get to bad go to the er so they can see what is going on. Most hospitals have a program where you can apply for help paying the bills. I was having a lot of problems at night with my muscles and twitching which caused problems during the day I later found out I had rest less leg.

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Hi hon, I am sorry to hear things are so difficult. Are there clinics in other cities around you can go to? Even though it might not be convenient to drive, they might be able to get you in sooner. Also, where I live there are urgent care centers you could try - just drop in, wait a few hours, and then be seen, the MD could at least do an evaluation. Have you tried taking a hot bath when your muscles are twitching - it might help calm them down a little. Hang in there and know I am sending you lots of positive thoughts and hugs.

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Hi . I agree with the suggestions that were given . I wish I had more to add.
oh here is something I just remembered .
A cousin of ours suffered with seizures and no insurance . He went to a hospital clinic and they put him on a cash sliding scale . The amount included whatever tests he needed for that day and his meds . I hope you find a way that works for yourself . All the best .

HUGGGGGGGS

Suzie