Thursday, March 13, 2008

My Medicare...

became effective March 1st
and just in time. Saturday I had excruciating pain in both of my calf's. Bob had to help me stand up. I took a muscle relaxer and a pain reliever with some relief. I was concerned that I may have a blood clot as it a complication of my Revlimid . I had an ultrasound of my legs yesterday and it was negative. The pain is gone now and I have no idea what caused it. I just pray that it doesn't happen again. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and will see what she thinks.
I ended up with a medicare advantage plan which looks great on paper. The only flaw I have found is that it doesn't cover the first 3 units of blood if you need it. I didn't see that until after I had already signed up for it. My hemoglobin has been pretty good, so hopefully I won't need blood. I will be getting new prescriptions filled tomorrow for the first time and the co pays are really low. It costs less than half of what it I was paying for my Cobra the last 3 years for our insurances now. I almost feel rich. : )

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

So sorry about the pain and cramps. great news about your insurance.and the perscriptions. See you Sat. at the church for our aunt Thelma. she was the greatest.

Anonymous said...

What blood type are you? I'll donate blood in your name if you like O+.

Deborah J.

Eve said...

Thanks Deborah but fortunately I don't need any blood . I just thought it was a strange ommission thats why I mentioned it. I happen to be A+ for future reference. : )