The Medicine Program

I became disabled after being diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer last year. I tried to work but the side effects from chemo are unbearable so I had to resign as I had no sick leave time I could use. Out of 6 medications I am only able to afford 2 due to my small disability income. I have neurothopy from chemo that may or may never go away. The pain is so bad that I am unable to walk without pain meds. I have incredible bone pain as well as bi-polar and insomnia. I recently found out I have osteopenia and borderline osteoporosis and have been prescribed fosomax. In researching the cost of my drugs, fosomax is between $450 and $550 per month. If only the neurothopy would subside, I would work just for insurance. I have applied for patient assistance programs but have been turned down because I qualify for medicaid medically needy which does me no good. I have a monthly medicaid spend down amount of $1069.00. In other words, this is like a monthly deductible.
I don't know where to turn except to God. I know he will take care of me. Thank you for listening. It helps just to get this out of me.

Donna, Georgia

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