Breathe and relax...

HappyKat5

Is what I have to tell myself every first of the month. That’s when I get my medication for the month. While, I am grateful that I have insurance (while others are not as fortunate) BUT damn, $450 a month for a pill that probably costs 45 cents to make. I try to be humble, but damn. Really?

singingflutelady

I'm very lucky I have full coverage but drug prices are insane. I'm on 7 prescription drugs including one that is $1700 a month (humira.. that's a box of 2 self inject pens) and don't even get me started on the price of ostomy supplies.

singingflutelady

GI diseases are sooo expensive. Ensure isn't covered by my insurance grrr

Jennymarie57

I have bills that never stop for appts and procedures..I keep thinking I'll get a handle on things and need less care..Wishful thinking..lol

HappyKat5

@singingflutelady and @Jennymarie57 I know THAT'S right! I donated the rest of my ostomy supplies. I was so tempted to throw them out because I wanted that part of my life to be concluded after my revision, but I knew how much I paid for them and knew someone could use them..even if it was only 5 adhesive strips. I always sigh when I go the pharmacy , but then, I say to myself, if I FEEL this way, I can't imagine those WITHOUT adequate insurance. I get humbled real quick.

singingflutelady

Almost 1 month of medical supples (i get the ostomy stuff every 2 weeks so double that plus I also get b12 injections every 2 weeks) + ensure/boost. Chronic illness is expensive!

HappyKat5

Bless You! I feel so humbled by your post @singingflutelady ! I'm only on 3 medications. I get iron infusions and B-12 because I don't absorb, but WOW...truly humbled