I started off this week making medical calls. I first called Meijer pharmacy and inquired about a shingles shot. Two people I know have gotten them. And I have heard that it hurts so I don’t want to deal deal with that in addition to what I already am dealing with!!!
The person I spoke to at the pharmacy told me they needed to check if I was eligible because I told her that I am 43 but I have had MS for 25 years. I waited on hold for a bit and when she came back, she told me that I am eligible, but that I should first call my insurance company to make sure that they will pay for it.
So, on Tuesday, I had my Mom call my insurance company. She called them just after I had awakened. As it turns out, it is covered. The woman at Meijer pharmacy also told me that it is a two shot regiment to get vaccinated for shingles. Two months after I have the first shot, then I can have the second one between two and six months after my first one.
So that is what I started thinking on Tuesday. I have other vaccinations I need to have because I have been immunocompromised for 25 years. I think that I will get my first shingles shot in March after my appointment with Dr. Chammas but I don’t think I’ll be able to get my second shot until June because I get my Covid shot in May.
So, I have been trying to think about my vaccination schedule coming up. This morning, I just got notice that the second specialist appointment went through from last month.That means that my payment plan needed to be adjusted.
I called them today after I drank my nutrition shake. I had to wait on hold for a little bit with them too because given how big my balance has become, they weren’t sure I could keep my payments as low as as they are currently.
That shocked me a little bit because I only have so much money a month! Luckily though, I can keep it the same, but I will be paying the hospital until June 2027.
So, I started the week out talking about medical stuff and I ended the week out talking about medical stuff in a different capacity. So this week was bookends for me handling my biz. This is becoming so much!!!
My Mom just read me the costs for my medical care for the past year which was more than I got paid my last year working. In March, when I see Dr. Chammas, I need to ask about seeing a vascular surgeon. They are the ones that handle the circulatory system.
It looks like I have to see my 14th doctor now. My Mom is concerned about how cold my feet feel pretty much all the time.