My Heart Hurts
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In America, we just ignore our health problems until we die, that way it doesn't cost anybody anything. That's why we call ourselves "Free".0
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They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.0
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They said it was for members of the health care only and to contact my own doctor or hospitaldesika8787 wrote: »If you are this afraid due to insurance issues you can call the hotline of your next hospital. There you can talk to the RN/doctor and they can give you further advice. This is what we recommend to people with insecure situations at the hospital where I work. Good luck and get well soon!
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See what I mean, I know many Many MANY people who will ignore health problems because of what the bills will end up as.They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.
Frinada a friend+recently told me that when she "had" to take her kid to the hospital ER last year due to a fall at Target requiring+stitches, the hospital worked with her afterwards regarding the bill.
You do mention that you've had similar pain before and it passed? Why not start by calling thw hospital+as+was suggested and see where that leads?
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I feel it best not to jump to conclusions. It's probably the pulled muscle because this has happened to me before and it subsided. I have looked up videos at how to keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed but when you go for long periods of time it's hard to keep in check on your posture.
Yup, jumping to conclusions isn't the best way to go, especially since none of us know you, see how you run, or have info on your medical history. I'm just saying get it checked out as soon as possible (when does your school go back to session? tomorrow?), and if it's in fact muscle based, see how you can take care of those muscles better so this doesn't happen again.0 -
I tried calling the hospital but they asked me for my insurance ID card and I didn't have one so she told me to call my doctor or my insurance provider.MyChocolateDiet wrote: »
See what I mean, I know many Many MANY people who will ignore health problems because of what the bills will end up as.They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.
Frinada a friend+recently told me that when she "had" to take her kid to the hospital ER last year due to a fall at Target requiring+stitches, the hospital worked with her afterwards regarding the bill.
You do mention that you've had similar pain before and it passed? Why not start by calling thw hospital+as+was suggested and see where that leads?
It's still stinging but I don't want to go for nothing. I'll just wait for it to go away and take it easy
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sheldonklein wrote: »
Yep. This is true. Good friend of mine had to visit the ER a couple years ago. Had issues breathing. Found out that he had multiple blood clots in one of his legs, lungs and 1 that was on it's way to his heart. He was resistant at first because of no medical insurance as well but I made him go. Doctors said it saved his life. One of those clots would have eventually been carried into his heart and, well, game over. He spent a little over a month recovering and the hospitals worked up a payment plan with him when it came to the bills which he qualified for a discount through their charity programs.0 -
MyChocolateDiet wrote: »
See what I mean, I know many Many MANY people who will ignore health problems because of what the bills will end up as.They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.
Frinada a friend+recently told me that when she "had" to take her kid to the hospital ER last year due to a fall at Target requiring+stitches, the hospital worked with her afterwards regarding the bill.
You do mention that you've had similar pain before and it passed? Why not start by calling thw hospital+as+was suggested and see where that leads?
But even in my country you have to pay a part of the bill even every single citizen has to have an insurance in Switzerland.
But as I said, call your doctor then or who is in charge for him/her - he will tell you if your symptoms have to be shown to an ER or if it's possible to see your doc at university on Monday...0 -
My health is important but I don't want to take the chance that everything might be ok and be sitting with a $500 bill in my pocket on the way out.0
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Why did you post?0
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I tried calling the hospital but they asked me for my insurance ID card and I didn't have one so she told me to call my doctor or my insurance provider.
It's still stinging but I don't want to go for nothing. I'll just wait for it to go away and take it easy
Call a different hospital? I peeked at your profile, and based on your location there's probably more than one hospital. Keep trying different hospitals and health organizations until one of them gives you advice over the phone without insurance?
I'm not an American, but surely there's some organization in the country that offers free health advice? A health hotline or something? This would be the time to google every free resource available to you.0 -
I was curious if this was a common occurrence and if I was just over reactingsheldonklein wrote: »Why did you post?
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Thanks for the help everyone! I'll try to keep calling different places.0
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I got a nurse to talk to and she told me that it sounds like I have angina. She was more concerned that it was lasting for so long and if I didn't feel it was an emergency to set up an appointment with a doctor at their hospital. I told her I didn't have health insurance but she said that they would help me sign up for "Medicare" which will cover my visit. So I set up an appointment with a doc and will see what happens. She said if the pain didn't subside in another hour or so to go to ER0
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Aren't I too young to have a heart attack? I'm 24!
No. While rare, it is still possible.sheldonklein wrote: »
This. EMTALA states you are entitled to emergency treatment regardless of ability to pay.
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MyChocolateDiet wrote: »
See what I mean, I know many Many MANY people who will ignore health problems because of what the bills will end up as.They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.
Frinada a friend+recently told me that when she "had" to take her kid to the hospital ER last year due to a fall at Target requiring+stitches, the hospital worked with her afterwards regarding the bill.
You do mention that you've had similar pain before and it passed? Why not start by calling thw hospital+as+was suggested and see where that leads?
Because hospitals/ERs will NOT give medical advice over the phone. They will tell you to come in/call 911.0 -
I tried calling the hospital but they asked me for my insurance ID card and I didn't have one so she told me to call my doctor or my insurance provider.MyChocolateDiet wrote: »
See what I mean, I know many Many MANY people who will ignore health problems because of what the bills will end up as.They Won't turn you away but if you'll be charged based off what insurance you have.
Frinada a friend+recently told me that when she "had" to take her kid to the hospital ER last year due to a fall at Target requiring+stitches, the hospital worked with her afterwards regarding the bill.
You do mention that you've had similar pain before and it passed? Why not start by calling thw hospital+as+was suggested and see where that leads?
It's still stinging but I don't want to go for nothing. I'll just wait for it to go away and take it easy
No offense but BS. They will not give advice over the phone, regardless of insurance.0 -
I got a nurse to talk to and she told me that it sounds like I have angina. She was more concerned that it was lasting for so long and if I didn't feel it was an emergency to set up an appointment with a doctor at their hospital. I told her I didn't have health insurance but she said that they would help me sign up for "Medicare" which will cover my visit. So I set up an appointment with a doc and will see what happens. She said if the pain didn't subside in another hour or so to go to ER
Good job in getting this sorted out. It must suck to always have to worry about the cost of medical care.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Angina/Pages/Symptoms.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Angina/Pages/Treatment.aspx0
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