• lime!@feddit.nu
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        13 hours ago

        depends, are you okay with waiting seven months for actual help?

        i got a herniated disc a few years ago and while i did get something for the pain after a few weeks, by the time i got booked for an mri it had healed on its own.

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          8 hours ago

          are you okay with waiting seven months for actual help?

          That’s hilarious. I (USA) need an endocrinologist. Best appointment I can get is January.

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            yeah, I (USA) have been trying to get in to see this internal medicine specialist in Stockton for five years now. His wait list is that long.

            We have a professional relationship as well so i know he’s not just blowing me off, but i’m getting tired boss. I think he’s just triaged me to the end of the list (i survived this long) until I tell them I’m out of patience.

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          7 hours ago

          Keep in mind that waiting for 7 months is better than not going at all. lol
          Many Americans sinply don’t go unless it’s an emergency.

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      12 hours ago

      A single trip to the psych office has a $200 co-pay per visit where I am, and that’s with insurance.

      Even the people in the US who recognize their issues and want help for them are priced out.

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        12 hours ago

        i paid 150kr per visit (≈11€) and i when i hit 1200 they sent me a card i can show instead of paying, valid for however many months are left until it’s been a year since the first visit.