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dtbushpilot
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cliffh
Ok DT what happens when you blink, I probably don't want to know ? |
Actually cliffh I can blink just fine, they even implanted a row of hair follicles along the edge so that I would have eye lashes.
Everything was going fine until I discovered Playboy magazine in my early teens. I found that when I looked at pictures of naked women my eyes would
swell shut. In time I was able to control the swelling, by the time I reached my 50th birthday I realized that my eyes hadn't swelled in years.
Funny thing is, the swelling is back, wonder if it has anything to do with my new medication?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
| Quote: | Originally posted by cliffh
Ok DT what happens when you blink, I probably don't want to know ? |
Actually cliffh I can blink just fine, they even implanted a row of hair follicles along the edge so that I would have eye lashes.
Everything was going fine until I discovered Playboy magazine in my early teens. I found that when I looked at pictures of naked women my eyes would
swell shut. In time I was able to control the swelling, by the time I reached my 50th birthday I realized that my eyes hadn't swelled in years.
Funny thing is, the swelling is back, wonder if it has anything to do with my new medication? |
If the swelling lasts longer than 4 hours, go see a doctor.
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shari
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best hijack ever
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bajabuddha
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... brings a tear to my one good eye...
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Osprey
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Udo, when I was a kid my eyes were so crossed that when I cried, the tears ran down my back. Later I learned the condition was called "Backteria".
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Udo
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Insurance did not cover the meds, but the pharmacy helped us out with a $1500.00 grant from some foundation, Blanca.
And I did not add any extra zeros.
Apparently, blood infections are really tough to get rid of, and these pills would do the job for sure.
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Udo,changing the subject a mite - does your insurance cover the $7000 meds or did you accidently add someextra zeros?
28 pills for $7000 - daaaaang that is a lot to get my mind around. |
Udo
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Udo
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You don't know how right you are, Dennis...the first one was free, which I received at the hospital.
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
28 pills for $7000 - daaaaang that is a lot to get my mind around. |
Like Big Pharma would like to say, "Hey, kid...the first one's free." |
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Udo
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I'm recuperating in the states, in the middle of Orange County, CA.
I've been in and out of St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange.
| Quote: | Originally posted by mrfatboy
Hey Udo,
I'm just curious. Are you recouperating in Mexico or back in the states? I saw that your house is for sale.
Get better! |
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
…. I had a severe blood infection from the pic line the hospital had inserted. So I had to spend another night in the hospital hooked to three bags
this time….. |
Hey Udo -- has anyone addressed this? No one was cleaning or checking the line? My question is how could this have happened unless someone
dropped the ball (not paying attention).
So, this can't happen again, right? Speedy recovery.
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I was finally discharged last evening and given a prescription for 600mg of ZYVOX anti biotic that cost $7,000 for 28 tablets!
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Udo,
I hesitated posting this because I don't want to spike your blood pressure but since you are paying for this medication you should know that you can
get 20 tablets at Walmart and other places for around $2,900.
http://www.goodrx.com/zyvox
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I was finally discharged last evening and given a prescription for 600mg of ZYVOX anti biotic that cost $7,000 for 28 tablets!
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Udo,
I hesitated posting this because I don't want to spike your blood pressure but since you are paying for this medication you should know that you can
get 20 tablets at Walmart and other places for around $2,900.
http://www.goodrx.com/zyvox |
Good advice for everyone.
For meds not covered by insurance always also check Costco --- the difference in prices at different places is HUGE.
Udo,
I sure hope this will be your last visit to the hospital for a very long time! Just keep healing. And those meds are worth it, no matter what you
paid this time.
[Edited on 8-7-2014 by DianaT]
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
... brings a tear to my one good eye... |
As the one eyed hooker you to say "I'll keep an eye out for you honey"
Bob Durrell
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Udo
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Thanks for the tip!
We went by the recommendation of the hospital as to where to fill this prescription.
I'll know for next time.
| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I was finally discharged last evening and given a prescription for 600mg of ZYVOX anti biotic that cost $7,000 for 28 tablets!
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Udo,
I hesitated posting this because I don't want to spike your blood pressure but since you are paying for this medication you should know that you can
get 20 tablets at Walmart and other places for around $2,900.
http://www.goodrx.com/zyvox |
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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KurtG
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Just in case some are not aware. In California, don't know about other states, one does not need to be a Costco member to fill prescriptions there.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Thanks for the tip!
We went by the recommendation of the hospital as to where to fill this prescription.
I'll know for next time.
| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I was finally discharged last evening and given a prescription for 600mg of ZYVOX anti biotic that cost $7,000 for 28 tablets!
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Udo,
I hesitated posting this because I don't want to spike your blood pressure but since you are paying for this medication you should know that you can
get 20 tablets at Walmart and other places for around $2,900.
http://www.goodrx.com/zyvox |
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David K
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Correct, at the door just tell the person checking membership card you are going to the pharmacy. Did it for my son's epi-pen Rx which needed frequent
refilling and Costco was 50% cheaper than other pharmacies. I needed one for school and one for home. Can't remember why I didn't have a membership
for a few years there...?
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DianaT
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Udo,
Good to see your post --- was concerned as you had not posted for a couple of days. I feared you were hanging out at the hospital again and you need
to stay away from there! How are you feeling?
We learned about Costco and their prices with medicines for our dogs. We have great insurance that covers our drug costs. When our Maggie was ill,
CVS wanted over $200.00 for one of the human meds she needed, and it was just over $30.00 at Costco and a bit more at Wal-mart.
And just as a side note for dog owners, Costco carries common dog meds now.
Udo, I hope you will not need to shop for any more of those expensive drugs! GET WELL
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Whale-ista
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Feel better Udo!
Hope all the meds work quickly and you recuperate quickly from this latest setback.
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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wetto
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Stay well my friend....attitude is everything.
some good info here as I approach my own bone marrow transplant procedure this October at Stanford Med Center. Thanks for sharing your info and
prospective.
I hope to share a few beers with you in Baja... Screw hope, let's Do it!
Lee S
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