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Old 12-20-2006, 03:38 PM   #1
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Is there someone you could talk to (that you get oxygen from) and explain your situation??? I'm sure that must be something they could do to help with the cost..
We're looking at remanufactured units - they're much lower costwise - problem is - they don't have warranties or anything so when they go - you're on your own....

It seems like Christmas time is the one time the big stuff happens ....but - on the upside it may not be in the thousands of $$.....

and I'm going to try the Iron and thank you guys so much for the help - I never get sick and this has gone on so long now I need to do something. I had no idea being in your 40's was such a drastic life change physically
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Old 12-20-2006, 04:49 PM   #2
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V - I'm leaning towards stress. After Mark died, I was so stressed out that I was tired all the time, my hair was coming out in handfuls and all I wanted to do was sleep. I went to my doctor and he prescribed an anti-depressant and it has helped a lot. I still am low energy, but it's because I'm overweight.

Also, have you considered Medicaid to help with your husband's expenses? All of us pay taxes and I'd rather see it go to help someone like your husband than all of these people running around using it who don't need it and abuse the system.

Sometimes the people you get the equipment from can recommend agencies that help with the cost. It wouldn't hurt to ask.
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Old 12-21-2006, 04:54 AM   #3
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V - I'm leaning towards stress. After Mark died, I was so stressed out that I was tired all the time, my hair was coming out in handfuls and all I wanted to do was sleep. I went to my doctor and he prescribed an anti-depressant and it has helped a lot. I still am low energy, but it's because I'm overweight.

Also, have you considered Medicaid to help with your husband's expenses? All of us pay taxes and I'd rather see it go to help someone like your husband than all of these people running around using it who don't need it and abuse the system.

Sometimes the people you get the equipment from can recommend agencies that help with the cost. It wouldn't hurt to ask.
I'm so so sorry about your husband. How are you doing these days ? Are things a bit better for you ???

I know it could be stress or depression.... but I don't feel depressed in the usual sense you know ? ......I've TRIED Lexapro but really didn't feel any feel better. Because I did this post I started back on it yesterday - but my heart tells me it's hormones and that's just so hard to treat. Women are treated so unfairly ....even if I HAD insurance - hormone therapy isn't covered - yet men can get viagra and insurance covers it ??? Something is so wrong with that picture

as far as getting help - the system is so slow ... what worries me is by the time he's approved - it'll be too late. We have a few leads on the machine and without insurance have to pay cash up front... but I saved a credit card just for times like this....and thanks you guys for the replies. I'll have to let you know how it goes - trying the Iron and the Lexapro and keeping my fingers crossed. Now if I could just get in the Christmas Spirit ......

I'll say this - all the cards we've received are AWESOME !!!!
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Old 12-21-2006, 08:32 AM   #4
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Villette! I hate reading this. I am so sorry you aren't feeling well!

My family went through some bad times about 5 years ago and all of my mom's hair fell out because of the stress! She was put on anti-depressants and things really cleared up for her! Just remember that anti-depressants, including Lexapro, take several weeks to work. So, even though you don't feel the effects immediately, stay on them for a couple of weeks.

Sorry I don't know anything about hormones and hormone replacement therapy. All I know is my mom and grandmother use some sort of patch. But they've also had hyterectomies. So I dunno. I'm really just babling here..........

Hope you feel better really soon, girl! (((((hugs)))) to you!
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Old 12-21-2006, 08:33 AM   #5
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One thing I just thought of.........Vitamin B12 is for ENERGY! Try some of that!
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Old 12-22-2006, 04:28 AM   #6
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Villette! I hate reading this. I am so sorry you aren't feeling well!

My family went through some bad times about 5 years ago and all of my mom's hair fell out because of the stress! She was put on anti-depressants and things really cleared up for her! Just remember that anti-depressants, including Lexapro, take several weeks to work. So, even though you don't feel the effects immediately, stay on them for a couple of weeks.

Sorry I don't know anything about hormones and hormone replacement therapy. All I know is my mom and grandmother use some sort of patch. But they've also had hyterectomies. So I dunno. I'm really just babling here..........

Hope you feel better really soon, girl! (((((hugs)))) to you!
girl you can keep on babling I do listen to you ....I found iron pills and am trying the Lexapro again 1/2 strength - I can't stand the side effects but at this point I'm going to try ANYTHING rather than go see another doctor & I do take vitamins everyday.

thanks for responding - it was a help to me.
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Old 12-22-2006, 06:37 AM   #7
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I hope what you're trying works for you Villette. Just remember to take them long enough to see. Sometime the side effects go away after a few more weeks. Just feel better soon, okay?
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Old 12-22-2006, 07:07 AM   #8
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girl you can keep on babling I do listen to you ....I found iron pills and am trying the Lexapro again 1/2 strength - I can't stand the side effects but at this point I'm going to try ANYTHING rather than go see another doctor & I do take vitamins everyday.

thanks for responding - it was a help to me.

The side effects of the Lexapro will subside. If one of the side effects you are experiencing is dry mouth, try taking it at night. My hubby takes Lexapro and he takes his at night to avoid the side effects.
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Old 12-22-2006, 12:28 PM   #9
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Thinking about you and hoping you feel better soon, Villette.
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