Imminent Flare?

Feb 24, 2011 15:53

I've been noticing a dramatic increase in joint pain and stiffness since Monday this week. Granted, Monday I know I over-did-though I was acting under the assumption that I wasn't (which was a valid assumption at that time)-by spending an hour cleaning (litter boxes, vacuuming with the Swiffer, toilets) and then 25 minutes belly dancing. The pain ( Read more... )

knees, jra, health, enbrel, flare, knee pain, hips, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, medicare, medical bills

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funnel101 February 24 2011, 21:12:22 UTC
You don't have to take Medicare, but it won't hurt to have it as a secondary insurance. It's only like $93 a month, I think, and would cover any of your co-pays to doctors... including the high ER co-pay. And it shouldn't jeopardize your ability to partake of Toby's insurance.

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funnel101 February 24 2011, 21:26:42 UTC
I think it'd be worth it, but if there's a receptionist/medical billing specialist at one of your doctor's offices who you trust, you could always ask her (or him).

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thstlenshmrock February 24 2011, 21:41:14 UTC
Hon, I'm sorry that you're flaring. I won't pretend to understand what it feels like, but I can certainly empathize with a chronic condition that takes careful managing--and sometimes gets out of control even with the most careful attention. Sending healing energy your way.

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