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I had blood tests for hepatitis c done by my doctor. The best I can understand, my liver count is 752,when it is supposed to be 25-30. They sent me to a liver doctor which said he wanted to do more tests which is going to cost about $1500. I do not have insurance or money to do these tests. I know I've got to have the tests done but I would like to know If I am near death or what? Is there any way to get treatment for hepatitis c or liver damage that will not cost me every dime I have? Please answer these questions. thank you
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where I live you can walk into a "county" hospital and be seen by doctors without "bleeding or broken bones".
I did not say they would treat the HCV.
What I was saying is they could go and find out what is causing an ALT of 752!
my thinking was if the ER docs see that high of a ALT they would do further testing to see what was causing it.
not sure how others feel but i would consider an alt of 752 as an emergency.
I did not say they would treat the HCV.
What I was saying is they could go and find out what is causing an ALT of 752!
my thinking was if the ER docs see that high of a ALT they would do further testing to see what was causing it.
not sure how others feel but i would consider an alt of 752 as an emergency.
Most cities have some type of clinic that serves low-income residents who have no medical coverage (that is, no Medicaid, Medicare, or private health insurance). Eligibility is usually determined by total household income and the number of people in the household.
Doctors and nurse practitioners provide free primary health care, testing and specialist care.
This may be something you can google to see what is available in your area and I don't think you're near death. You need to find out what is causing the elevation in your liver enzymes. There may be no correlation between your high numbers and hepatitis.
Good Luck
Diamond_Lil
Doctors and nurse practitioners provide free primary health care, testing and specialist care.
This may be something you can google to see what is available in your area and I don't think you're near death. You need to find out what is causing the elevation in your liver enzymes. There may be no correlation between your high numbers and hepatitis.
Good Luck
Diamond_Lil
Nick,
see the next thread on Hep C treatment - your questions about treatment without insurance are answered there.
see the next thread on Hep C treatment - your questions about treatment without insurance are answered there.
Hi Nick.
You are in a difficult (but not impossible) situation.
What copyman is saying above is not exactly accurate. An emergency room (in the US)is required by law to treat emergency conditions. If you are bleeding, something is broken, you are having a heart attack, or are comatose, they have to do something. Walking into an ER is not, however, going to get you treatment for hepatitis C or liver problems unless you are so sick that something very serious is likely to happen within the next day or so.
Many communities do have community clinics that are run by local counties or receive government grants for funding. If you don't have insurance, you are likely to qualify for medical care at one of these clinics. Most drug companies have programs that supply medications (including meds used to treat Hep C) to people who can't afford them. It's also possible that you might be able to qualify for one of the new Hep C drug trials - if so, the drugs are provided at no cost.
I'm sorry that you find yourself without medical insurance. It makes it hard to get proper medical care, but it's not impossible. Don't give up. Many "free" programs are mired in red tape that can be extremely discouraging, but keep at it. Fill out the million forms 15 different times if that's what they ask for. It's a pain, but sometimes it's the only way to get the care you need.
You are in a difficult (but not impossible) situation.
What copyman is saying above is not exactly accurate. An emergency room (in the US)is required by law to treat emergency conditions. If you are bleeding, something is broken, you are having a heart attack, or are comatose, they have to do something. Walking into an ER is not, however, going to get you treatment for hepatitis C or liver problems unless you are so sick that something very serious is likely to happen within the next day or so.
Many communities do have community clinics that are run by local counties or receive government grants for funding. If you don't have insurance, you are likely to qualify for medical care at one of these clinics. Most drug companies have programs that supply medications (including meds used to treat Hep C) to people who can't afford them. It's also possible that you might be able to qualify for one of the new Hep C drug trials - if so, the drugs are provided at no cost.
I'm sorry that you find yourself without medical insurance. It makes it hard to get proper medical care, but it's not impossible. Don't give up. Many "free" programs are mired in red tape that can be extremely discouraging, but keep at it. Fill out the million forms 15 different times if that's what they ask for. It's a pain, but sometimes it's the only way to get the care you need.
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