Re: [QUAD-L] Pain Relief

2007-12-22 Thread wheelchair
Reviewing the long sheet on any RX Meds would scare anyone. They are required by law to expose any problems during the original testing of the produce and the known affects or effects after the drug has been released. What ever you do choose, make sure that you keep your referring doctor a

[QUAD-L] Pain Relief

2007-12-22 Thread LadyNotes
My neuropathy is really getting the best of me. I am currently taking 400 mg of Lyrica two times a day, in addition to Vicodin 750 three times a day. My feet, legs, both hands, and right arm hurts so bad all the time. My doctor has prescribed a Fentanyl patch. I looked this medication up

Re: [QUAD-L] financials

2007-12-22 Thread Danny Hearn
Hi Dave, I don't think anyone was thinking that you are anyone was bragging, Finances like Health are just a part of Life --- there are always some with more and others with less than all of us. And YES-- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All ! Dan H. [EMAIL PRO

[QUAD-L] financials

2007-12-22 Thread Oconnelldb
i sure hope no one takes any of this money talk as bragging or shaming. i merely stated my circumstances as they are with no evaluations expected or taken. i am very much in awe of people who are getting so much mileage out of their resources. creativity is certainly exploited by us physi

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread KK
$1500 - WOW! My deductible is only $400. KK Did you hear about the dyslexic satanist? He worshiped Santa.

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread KK
Nurse comes to my home & performs the IV medication 3 times a day for a week. KK Did you hear about the dyslexic satanist? He worshiped Santa.

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread KK
I don't qualify for Medicare so Blue Cross/Blue Shield is my only insurance. My health care agency is eating the 20% the insurance doesn't cover. KK Did you hear about the dyslexic satanist? He worshiped Santa.

Re: [QUAD-L] is it a tax?

2007-12-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 12/22/2007 5:02:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: IV drugs are the ones that go directly into you through a vein. Hangs on a pole and drips. thanks john. that is what i thought people were talking about, just wanted to make sure. i've never had that do

Re: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread Danny Hearn
You know, John last week a relative of ours named Gail died in her sleep at the age of only 37 years old. She had a brain annurism. Her and her husband have 4 children all still at home. They were pretty poor and did not even have any insurance of any kind,, My brother in law took out a loan to

FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread William Willis
I am on home iv right now and have nine more days ahead of me. Fortunately, my insurance, Humana, is covering it. I've got another $1500 deductible to meet come. Jan.1 though. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:18:39 -0500Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording thingsTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[QUAD-L] is it a tax?

2007-12-22 Thread John S.
I just found my anal statement from anal anthem and gosh I got reemed for drugs last year. IV drugs are the ones that go directly into you through a vein. Hangs on a pole and drips. My last few IV's messed up. so just to add this to the what do you have list, I paid $791 and change on medicatio

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 12/22/2007 4:09:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm glad you qualify for home IV. I did not , who was going to cover this. what is home iv? **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recip

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread DAANOO
Hi KK, I'm glad you qualify for home IV. I did not , who was going to cover this. when I had this home IV my insurance covered but the nurses only showed my aid have to do. my stepmom is unfortunately retiring because the new general cut 12 positions and she has been at her job 30 years, in

FW: [QUAD-L] 90,000 lol

2007-12-22 Thread William Willis
Yeah, you are right. 90 grand aint 90 grand. Check my other post for a breakdown - both financially and mentally. Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:17:29 -0800From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [QUAD-L] 90,000 lol If a family pulls in 90,000 and cant afford a 30,000 van one of three things is

[QUAD-L] 90,000 lol

2007-12-22 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
If a family pulls in 90,000 and cant afford a 30,000 van one of three things is going on. 1) The wife is stealing your money. 2) You are lying about making 90,000 3) You are a lousy money manager. You better start looking where your money is going. ron c7

Re: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread John S.
Just speaking for myself Lori, It isn't much fun talking about what you don't have. Computer is an old compaq my brother found on ebay for $175.00. He likes e-mailing stuff to me. Never had a van. Never had a cell phone. I try to keep a couple hundred in my checking account. I have a $20.00 Plan

FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread William Willis
You're right. A lot of crap that costs an arm and a leg could easily go - cell phones, satellite tv, etc. Any fool who can't make it on 90 grand should have his ass kicked. However, our takehome (after insurance etc) is closer to 47. It doesn't matter how much you make, it is never enough. From

Re: [QUAD-L] My ex urologist -- quad list and ( Lori )

2007-12-22 Thread John S.
you know you got a really good urologist when you set up a plan and don't need to see him more than once a year. john - Original Message From: Lori Michaelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Danny Hearn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 6:51:43 PM Subject

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread KK
Happiness is just a word. My retirement salary puts me in the poor category. I am making half of my working salary. But I have found a way to be happy & satisfied with life. My needs get met some how. ** PS- My urologist wants me on IV meds for infection. My insu

Re: [QUAD-L] My ex urologist -- quad list and ( Lori )

2007-12-22 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Dan, That's great news! As you have learned, if you're not getting good results from any doctor, never feel bad about getting second opinions, or getting another doctor. No one knows your body like you, so always trust yourself first! Stay strong. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Da

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread Oconnelldb
i'm with willis - i left a programming job at 76k and now between retirement and ssdi, i'm around 48k, wife is arount 40k as a tech dispatcher. if you have a number where you think you would be happy, my buddy grosses around 600 k and whines about taxes and insufficient money. go figur

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread Dan
$90,000!!! And you can't afford a $30,000 van? Wow! You must live in one of those expensive to live in state like CA. My income is about a quarter of yours' and I live in my own house, bought a van in 1999 for $24,000 - paid it off in 4 years. Dan At 09:00 AM 12/22/2007 -0500, William Willis

FW: [QUAD-L] Affording things

2007-12-22 Thread William Willis
I have a fairly decent salary as a teacher and my wife is a restaurant manager. Together we make about $90,000. There is still no way we could afford a $30,000 van along with house payment. My van is a 96 E-150 with 140,000 mi. that I bought on ebay for $13,000. My wife drives a Taurus that cost