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From: Tim.Watts@f1045.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Tim Watts)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Previous Stance
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Date: 12 Feb 90 02:58:14 GMT
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Rick,
   I can understand where you are coming from.  My pain originates 
from degenerative arthritis, and several other problems.  My Doc has 
prescribed Talwin 50mg IV every three/four hours.  While it doesn't 
make me pain free, it at least makes it bearable.  Sometimes you have 
to say, the hell with addiction, I need the medication.  As long as 
you don't start overmedicating yourself, it can be kept under control. 
I too have medicare, however my SSDI income is low enough that I qualify 
for Federal Medicaid administered by the State Departmet of Health 
and Mental Hygiene, which picks up the cost of the medicare premiums, 
"spend downs - e.g. deductibles, and covers 100% the cost of prescription 
medication, however, the State demands generic where generic is available. 
When I find that the generic is not adequate, the Doctor has to write 
a justification for dispensing the brand name.  They kick and squabble 
about the costs ($55.18 per day X 365 days.  See if you are eligible 
for federal medicade.  If I can help you any more just give me a buzz.

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