Hi, I had to go t ER this morning because I was in so much pain from whatever this is, abcess or fistula. The hospital where I live is not that great. I was there for 4 hrs, and finally a dr came in barely looked at it and then did a anal exam(was not gentle at all) that about killed me I just burst into tears it hurt so bad especially already being in so much pain down there. He was in room maybe a min. He prescribes me lidocaine ointment, a cream, and pain med. I am on disability and have medicare the Lidocaine was the only thing my prescription coverage covered. The other cream cost $66.00 and pain med $18 !!!! I can't afford to buy those two my husband was laid off a few months ago and we are barely getting by now. I just feel hopeless and have cried all afternoon. I got a call after leaving ER the earliest I can see new gastro dr is Nov 24!!! How long do I have to be in pain before I can get someone to help me!!! Please everyone keep me and my family in your prayers, thats the only hope there is!!
Thank you and God Bless you all!!!
Reply posted for tlyle421.
You're in my prayers. I was where you are about a year ago and completely understand. ER doctors are the worst. The GI should have gotten you an appointment with such a thing a lot sooner. I would call them again. Not sure if it would help but go to some precription companies. They often provide assistance with medications that are not affordable. I hope things work out for you soon...it's a miserable thing to deal with.
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