jwyatt,
There are some things that can help with your situation.
Please read my post here:
http://www.crohns-disease-and-stress.com/crohns-and-getting-help.html
I would be happy to send you what I found at no charge. I would also be happy to talk to you about it. It is a natural approach. It helped me recover. I can make no promises but would love to see if it has the same effect on others with Crohns.
What is your current situation with the disease? How bad is it?
Brian
Feb 04, 2010
no insurance by: Anonymous
I only have major medical so my Asacol and Entocort are not covered. I also have a wonderful gastro that works with me financially. I get my prescriptions from canadadrugs.com. The patient assistance programs were of no help to me because the income qualifications are so low. The only drawback to getting my meds on line is it takes at least 14 days to receive an order so you really have to order ahead. Please everyone write your representatives and show your support for health care reform.
Dec 11, 2009
no insurance by: Jawanna
The good news is you can go to clinic. There are free clinic that will set you up with doctors to help you with the diease. That is what I am doing. I just got out of the hospital with a big Chrohn flair. The clinic I go to will set you up with medical and they will pay for majority of my hospital bill. Yes you have to have someone to check you out with this diease. It does needs to be monitored. Go to the free clinic and do some google searches on Free or low cost clinics. You will be surprized about the resources that are there for people like us with no insurance.
Nov 01, 2009
entocort by: Anonymous
can you not take prednisone instead of entocort? They are both steroids, just pred will cause more side effects. But, pred also only costs around $20.00 for 90 pills. My doc said the ONLY way insurers would consider paying for entecort was if I was allergic to prednisone. They do the same thing as far as stopping the swelling though.
Oct 31, 2009
crohns and no insurance by: Anonymous
i also have crohns and no insurance how do you get help with doctor bills and meds entocort cost 250.00 for 10 days of pills need help please
Oct 27, 2009
patient assitance programs by: Holly
it can lead to some yucky complications. You can get help w/ meds through the manufacturers patient assistance programs. I am currently getting meds for free. I have no insurance and am currently spending about 120.00 per month for dr visit and blood work. it is cheaper than any insurance for pre existing condition. When I actually get into remission it should be even less per month. Good luck!
