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Jeez, i started reading about llmd's, bionic treatment costs. There is no way i can afford any of that, im worried about coming up with the money for igenex treatment. I am unable to work now, as hard as I try. This hit me at the worst possible time. I am trying to stop this infection as fast as possible with the resources i have available which isnt much right now. I am having to self diagnose, which i have spent weeks on. I cant afford trips to germany or anything close. What is a person to do? My wife is sicker than me. I have been fighting my doctor for months now. My average visit is less than 20 min and out the door i go. My wife and I are pretty much on our own. I dont want to end up healthy and on the street. It is bad enough going through this but to find out the only way to get any kind of care is to give up everything?
I am sure I am not the only one in this boat. I am really curious about how many people are suffering with this that cant afford internet service or even computers or have no homes or worst. The way i am beginning to see it is that i pay for it or give up. This is rediculous this healthcare system is completely inept.
I hope I didnt offend anyone that is not my intention. I am confused enough about the disease, now also about what to do
-------------------- Help I am being forced against my will to learn medicine!!! Posts: 164 | From WASHINGTON | Registered: Jun 2011
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I think people will be able to make suggestions about resources.
There is a program that will pay for 75% of Lyme testing for those who qualify as low income - www.lymetap.com -
so instead of the $200 for two Lyme tests, the total will be $50 for the IgM and IgG Western blot antibody tests through IGeneX lab.
Stephen Buhner wrote a book, "Healing Lyme," with herbs. Many are doing it that way - it's cheaper.
You can at least read things like the Burrascano 2008 guidelines and acquaint yourself with the supplements people take. Some of them do not cost much.
I hope people will come on here and list sites for cheaper meds and supplements.
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I guess i am now low income, I have never asked for help in my life, but i may have too. This sucks. not only losing my health,possible home, but now my pride. I am usually the one who makes donations.
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That is EXCELLENT info! I have been thinking I would like to have my whole family tested but there is NO WAY we can afford it. I am certain we will qualify for this program. thank you SO MUCH for posting this!
onlyflippin, it may be worth looking into Medicaid? Your LLMD probably won't take it, but it *should* still cover the vast majority of prescriptions. If your doctor will write you prescriptions for supplements and OTC meds, it will pay for those, too.
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One lady on this site recently reported she went to Germany. That does NOT mean that this is typical lyme treatment.
We go to lyme doctors in this country and most of us take oral medication only. One of my friends who did this was very low income. The doctor took this into consideration when prescribing her meds. He prescribed ones she could afford.
Don't go off the deep end because you read what a bionic 880 costs. I never even saw a bionic 880 and I got rid of lyme 6 years ago after having it undiagnosed for 10 years.
The most expensive appt with a lyme doctor is the first one due to long appt and cost of Igenex tests.
Figure out a way to pay for that, and take it one step at a time.
People have to ask family for help, their church, etc. But, the first appt is the most expensive. If you can get help for that, you may be able to handle the monthly appointments and meds after that.
When a person loses their health, everything else can be jeopardized. That is not just true about lyme. It goes for any disease. So, your health is worth doing everything you can to get it back.
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Lymetoo, I would really like to have my son tested, and I don't know what to do.
I think we are going to make too much money to qualify for any assistance, plus it looks to me as if you have to come up with the testing $$ first, then enter the receipt for reimbursement?
He works in a group home for very little money, he is such an awesome caretaker to others, yet he makes very little money, and they offer NO raises and no insurance.
He would like to get a second job, but he already works long hours and he doesn't feel well enough in between his shifts...he is always sick or hurting or tired. I highly suspect he has Lyme, but we could barely afford my testing let alone his.
I feel so bad that I cannot help him. I wish I could just hand him the money, but I just spend a fortune on my computer, dog, and car, and I am in the negative right now, too.
Are there places where he can apply where you don't have to pay up front? I guess it cannot hurt for him to try.
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Usually you are started on doxycycline which is very cheap.
I completely understand your frustration and agree with you. The health care system is terrible. Even when you have insurance it often won't cover anything. Mine has a huge deductible so nothing has ever been covered.
There is no question that it can be expensive to treat. That is why you need to address it as soon as possible. The longer it goes untreated, the harder it is to get rid of. I hope you find a doctor that will treat you.
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It is highly aggravating, i couldnt even get a prescription from my dr. as she said abx are dangerous I found my own source and i am going to start my own treatment till i can figure out what to do about a dr.
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