Posts by Robin Gray8

Elizabeth Bishop4 said:Anyone got leads on a decent private clinic in NYC? Like, do they even actually do those histology analyses there?

You've got the Mayo Clinic over on Folnegovićev 1

Honestly, if you're relying on Medicare, don't expect to find a decent dentist anytime soon. It feels like we're all being forced to go private just to get actual quality care, but let's be real—that requires cash, and in this economy? Hardly anyone has enough left over after paying for the absolute essentials.

Betty Taylor93 said:I really need a recommendation for a gastroenterologist if possible. I tried booking at Mercury but they aren't taking appointments right now, and the clinics over in Brooklyn and the suburbs aren't even picking up the phone! I even faxed them my referral and all my info, but nothing. Honestly, money is a bit tight right now so I'm really hoping to find someone covered by Medicare...

The clinic near the vineyard in Queens

Nancy Perez6 said:I'm looking for a solid dermatologist in Chicago—doesn't matter if they take insurance or if it's private practice.
thanks in advance

Check out Jadranka at the local clinic over on Baruna Filipovića-Zillinger's
she does private appointments too

Look, there’s absolutely no excuse for him to be treating you guys like garbage or insulting you. You two are out there doing everything humanly possible to help him, and this is how he repays you? It’s messed up. My dad used to go hard with the drinks when he was out with his buddies too, but once he got sick, things spiraled fast. That kind of cancer... it's sneaky, it doesn't show up until it's already deep in your system. He was actually pretty mellow, mostly just sleeping, though he had those low-grade fevers for a few months. If he even stepped outside for a second, he’d be rushing right back to bed because he just felt so wiped. I went through all the motions too—buying every supplement, vitamin, and "miracle" juice under the sun because people kept recommending them. He took everything, really hoping it would turn a corner. His legs were swelling up constantly, so he basically lived in bed.
Not every patient reacts the same way, you know? Some people turn mean or bitter, and honestly, maybe they don't even realize they're doing it. Who knows how much the illness is messing with his head... especially if he actually knows what he's facing.
I don't know, maybe try talking to his doctor? See if they can get him admitted to the hospital for a little while. At least there, he wouldn't be able to grab a drink, which might make life a hell of a lot easier for both of you.🤷

casualraven43, just give Dad everything he asks for. Don't try to hold him back or fight him on it. I know it’s incredibly hard on you and Mom, believe me, I really do, but please make sure you guys take care of yourselves too. My dad went through the exact same thing with hepatocellular carcinoma...

I mean, from everything I’ve heard, everyone in the NBA is playing at a high level right now, but who knows if that actually means anything for you? It's one of those things where you just have to show up and see what happens, I guess...🙂

Thanks for the reply, Maria Lee54, I'll definitely give you a shout if I need anything else
And thanks to Angela Wright for the answer too

So, her oncologist actually gave her a solid lead regarding Medicare. They said getting the approval shouldn't be much of a headache since they don't even perform this specific type of procedure here in the States anyway. So, she's heading in this Monday to hand over all the paperwork and that proposal. 🤷

Thanks, Angela Wright. So, if I drop off those papers on Monday, does she give me the okay right then and there? Like, could I actually be starting at the OP 😕 by next week? Or am I looking at dropping them off and then just sitting around waiting for a week, maybe two... who knows how long this takes

Sorry if I'm totally off-topic here, but I've got a question
Someone really dear to me was just diagnosed with melanoma. They need to get surgery abroad because things just aren't getting done properly here at home, and since Medicare covers the costs, I'm wondering how long the approval process actually takes. Is it a never-ending nightmare or do they actually move fast when it's a Stage 3 melanoma?
Does anyone know how this works?

Jessica Price78 said:I need a top-tier neurosurgeon in the Washington, D.C. area! Hitnooooo!

The head of the clinic over at the main hospital, Prof. Rotim-neurokirurg rebro-Paladino Quote

silvertiger11 said:Does anyone have a recommendation for a private dentist in D.C.? I just found a cavity and want to get it fixed ASAP.

Check out the Mayo Clinic on Selska—if you're near the downtown area, that's your best bet.

So, about a month ago, my mom had her cataract surgery at Holy Spirit. She showed up fasting at 7:00 AM, went under the knife around 11:00, and the whole thing only took 20 minutes. After that, she just hung out in the recovery area for about two hours—basically done by 2:00 PM. They gave her some IV fluids and stuff, then she had a follow-up the very next day. Since her cataract was super thick and stubborn, they actually had to give her an injection because there was some swelling inside the eye. Now she’s stuck using drops six times a day! It’s ridiculous because everyone else who had the surgery at the same time as her only had to do four times the first week, then three times the second, tapering down to nothing. My mom is finally down to once a day this week, and then I guess she goes back to see whoever referred her, which is where
how they removed the 🤷, but honestly, it's not the end of the world 🙂
Oh, and the anesthesia? Totally local. Just a tiny little prick near the corner of the eye. Seriously, you feel absolutely nothing—it’s like being bitten by a mosquito

Angela Flores76 said:I'm looking for a neurologist recommendation at some clinic in Chicago. It's not for me—it's for my brother who wants a second opinion, so we were thinking about taking his test results somewhere private. 🙂

Honestly, if it were me, I'd go see the academic expert Vid Demarin. She works over at the big hospital downtown, but she does private practice too—I can't remember the exact street right now, my brain is fried! My mom was actually just hospitalized there recently because she wasn't feeling well, and even my husband went to see her a few years back to get his carotid arteries checked out. She’s super down-to-earth, really approachable, and she’ll actually take the time to explain everything you're wondering about. She's totally straightforward, and honestly, we only went to her because someone recommended her to us too. 🙂

rustypanther78 said:A friend of mine was dealing with these massive dark circles under her eyes. She ended up going to the Poliderm Clinic in Chicago. Honestly, those guys are top-tier for just about everything. I don't know the first thing about that kind of treatment, but Dr. Kaliterna really knows his stuff—she saw results after just one session. Total lifesaver.

Well, then your friend must have had some insane luck, because as for being "expert"... whatever.

Hiperaktivo said:It’s not really my thing, but I did say I’d look into it.... So, listen, I need an Urgent infectious disease specialist—someone you can actually get a hold of and book an appointment with RIGHT NOW... Anywhere in the US or even abroad, honestly... we're talking about some kind of systemic infection here...

I heard there's a really solid clinic called Virogena over in the downtown area, assuming they haven't moved yet🤷

Hey, hey—listen, I’ve got that thing too. Sometimes it hurts right where the lump is, and honestly? I have zero intention of seeing a surgeon. It’s mostly just an eyesore for me, you know? Like, it's purely an aesthetic issue at this point. I actually heard from someone that if you just hit it hard enough, it might just pop. But how am I supposed to do that when it already hurts like hell during sex? I’m constantly pressing on it, basically just grinding against it... I feel like maybe I'll just cause it to burst myself by accident. Was anyone else at the OP about this 🙂? Anyway, I checked with a private plastic surgeon, and getting it removed runs about $667, which is steep. They said you just wear a bandage for a week and you should be good to go, or so I've heard

Can anyone tell me if interferon is covered by insurance or if you have to pay out of pocket? I’ve got this great person in my life whose doctor keeps recommending it, but the cost is just... wow, it's insanely expensive for her. Her doctor isn't even sure if it'll be covered under Medicare or if she's stuck with the bill itself.😕

I pop in here to read you guys every once in a while. It’s almost been four years since my dad passed, but honestly? It still feels like it happened just yesterday. He was gone within three months of being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma—not something they could fix. He didn't have all the luck with the pain, though; at least it wasn't the unbearable kind. I refused to let them take him away from us. He died at home, looking clean, tidy, and peaceful, as Angela Wright would say. And man, am I glad he stayed here. Just the day before he passed, he actually managed to eat some yogurt, and we were helping him up out of bed... he was trying so hard to show us something, even digging through the tool drawers 😕. He clearly wanted to say something but just couldn't. It was frustrating, honestly—he seemed almost mad that we weren't catching his drift! In that moment, he was actually kind of funny; we cracked a few jokes and he even laughed. We got him back to bed, and then the next day, he slipped into a coma. I knew right then he wasn't coming back. The next morning, Mom and I washed him up, freshened him up... I even put baby lotion all over him. He was in his final struggle, but I felt this weird sense of happiness knowing he wasn't stuck in some sterile hospital room, but right here at home. He passed away that afternoon around 2:00 PM. We did what he wanted, had him cremated, and I find myself heading to the crematorium quite often. I'll go there, spend about twenty minutes with him, light a candle, and finally feel at peace. I would never, ever regret keeping him home instead of handing him over to the hospital.

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Seriously, don't let it get to you. 🙂