Doctors and Medications Oh My
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (190011)
Boise, Idaho
February 19, 2024 5:38pm CST
I have lived in Boise, Idaho all of my life. I have always had good health care. Even when I was unemployed for a period of time I was able to find programs in the community that helped me. I remember once my BFF was trying to get some help for her grandson who had some learning problems. She could not find any programs to help him. I went through and found some names of programs here that I thought just maybe had a program there as well. Nope. Nothing. And today it seems the same. Online and on Mylot I read quite often about people who can't get a certain medication or can't get in to see a doctor for months. It sounds like there is a real shortage in some areas. I know that some doctors got up and left certain areas after the laws changed on abortions and such things but there should be plenty of medical doctors.
Do you have good health care/coverage where you live? Do you have problems getting the medications you need?
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
19 Feb 24
We have a big shortage of doctors where I live in Canada. I don't have a family doctor but luckily I have a good cardiologist who makes sure I get my medication and blood work done.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 24
Thank goodness you have that. A shortage, huh? That's rather scary. I hope it gets better, not worse.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
22 Feb 24
@celticeagle I hope so too but I have my doubts
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Feb 24
@Happy2BeMe ........Try to stay positive.
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@wolfgirl569 (136008)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Feb 24
I have ok health coverage but we get financial assistance with medical bills too through a program that Ohio health has. Getting in to see a doctor isn't to bad in my area
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 24
Sounds just great. Always nice when your area has programs that help. That happened to me after I too an early retirement. I had to wait for my SS to kick in and there was a community program that paid for my annual doctor visits and medication so that was sure nice.
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@wolfgirl569 (136008)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Feb 24
@celticeagle It can be a great help
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
20 Feb 24
It is far from ideal where I live.
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@JESSY3236 (22287)
• United States
20 Feb 24
I don't have problems with getting the medication I take.
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@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
20 Feb 24
No problems here at all. We are lucky I guess. Have a good day.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 24
I think you are, yes. I feel lucky too.
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@kaylachan (84892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Feb 24
I feel restricted in a way, because of my insurance. It's probably the best out there for my needs, but the doctors I see tend to get hyper focused on one thing and just don't take the time to get to know me. My husband, as you know, recently had a stroke. He's been with the VA for a few years now and they've covered everything except his transportation. Which will likely not get paid. I don't want to deplete our savings, but dam. The cost of living isn't getting easier and now George's retired.
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@FourWalls (86875)
• United States
20 Feb 24
Thank God, no, I don’t have problems. I’m a postal retiree, so I have insurance there. Plus, I’m a veteran so I have access to the VA. I have some frustrations every now and then (prosthetics decided, after six years or so of giving me my shoe inserts, that I need to see an orthopedist 
), but I’m truly blessed. If something happens while I’m on the road I can go to the nearest VA and get my meds refilled.
), but I’m truly blessed. If something happens while I’m on the road I can go to the nearest VA and get my meds refilled.1 person likes this
