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hepatitis treatment for those without insurance
a person in indiana is hep c positive. needs treatment, but has no insurance till december when she is passed her probationary period at work. where can she go for help and treatment? Can the famil doctor prescribe treatment, or must she she a hepatologist?
When I was faced with the immediate need to treat and had no insurance I went to Clinicaltrials.gov and found a good phase 3 trial in my local area. I ended up on the tried and true SOC just as I would have received if I were treating with the same trial doctor in his private practice; no crazy risks involved. I found and got into my trial within 6 wks or so. No cost, and even a little check for you!
I have been very happy with my doctor and team, and will be done Labor Day!
The other option, to look for charity or financial help, was a nightmare due to how they figure the box you live in is too big of an asset to qualify, lol. Unless you are living out of a shopping cart..... Kidding aside, (and I know it's not funny; been there, done that) qualifying as low income, etc. can be a long tedious process. Everyone has different rules/guidelines.
About ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. A clinical trial (also clinical research) is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Interventional trials determine whether experimental treatments or new ways of using known therapies are safe and effective under controlled environments. Observational trials address health issues in large groups of people or populations in natural settings.
ClinicalTrials.gov currently contains 130,838 trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, and private industry. Studies listed in the database are conducted in all 50 States and in 179 countries ClinicalTrials.gov receives over 50 million page views per month 65,000 visitors daily.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Library of Medicine (NLM), has developed this site in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a result of the FDA Modernization Act, which was passed into law in November 1997. See the FDA document - Guidance for Industry: Information Program on Clinical Trials for Serious or Life-Threatening Diseases and Conditions (March 2002).
You can learn more about this site from its Frequently Asked Questions and Factsheet.
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/home
I have been very happy with my doctor and team, and will be done Labor Day!
The other option, to look for charity or financial help, was a nightmare due to how they figure the box you live in is too big of an asset to qualify, lol. Unless you are living out of a shopping cart..... Kidding aside, (and I know it's not funny; been there, done that) qualifying as low income, etc. can be a long tedious process. Everyone has different rules/guidelines.
About ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. A clinical trial (also clinical research) is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Interventional trials determine whether experimental treatments or new ways of using known therapies are safe and effective under controlled environments. Observational trials address health issues in large groups of people or populations in natural settings.
ClinicalTrials.gov currently contains 130,838 trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, and private industry. Studies listed in the database are conducted in all 50 States and in 179 countries ClinicalTrials.gov receives over 50 million page views per month 65,000 visitors daily.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Library of Medicine (NLM), has developed this site in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a result of the FDA Modernization Act, which was passed into law in November 1997. See the FDA document - Guidance for Industry: Information Program on Clinical Trials for Serious or Life-Threatening Diseases and Conditions (March 2002).
You can learn more about this site from its Frequently Asked Questions and Factsheet.
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/home
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The above questions to ask a Hepatologist are great! As far as medication, based on your income or no income the manufacturers can help you with free or reduced cost medication. Incivek, Ribavirin, and Pegasys have co-pay assistance cards also. Although I don't know what medication you will be using. Good luck with your treatment. :-)
Generally speaking hep C moves slowly. Do you know what what is the health of your friend's liver ? Has she had a biopsy ?
Here's a list I of questions I put together for newbies that might help:
It is always preferable to have a hepatologist, a liver specialist and not simply a GI to help you with treatment. A GP is not trained in liver issues and should be the one to refer you to the specialist.
Questions for the doctor:
How experienced are you in dealing with Hep C ?
Do I need a biopsy before treatment?
How often will I be doing labs during treatment?
What is your protocol for dealing with low wbc or rbc?
What about other side effects?
How often will I be seeing you during treatment?
Who do I contact in an emergency ?
Will I be able to have copies of all my labs and tests ?
Will you be available via phone or email to answer my questions ?
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Going-back-in/show/1785793#post_8220897
Here's a list I of questions I put together for newbies that might help:
It is always preferable to have a hepatologist, a liver specialist and not simply a GI to help you with treatment. A GP is not trained in liver issues and should be the one to refer you to the specialist.
Questions for the doctor:
How experienced are you in dealing with Hep C ?
Do I need a biopsy before treatment?
How often will I be doing labs during treatment?
What is your protocol for dealing with low wbc or rbc?
What about other side effects?
How often will I be seeing you during treatment?
Who do I contact in an emergency ?
Will I be able to have copies of all my labs and tests ?
Will you be available via phone or email to answer my questions ?
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Going-back-in/show/1785793#post_8220897
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