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How do you afford Elmiron and other drugs? My father says he won't pay for elmiron or anymore drugs, I just have to live with it. I do live with it, I've been trying to sleep about 13 hours withh eat pad on and off a day or more. I don't have much money at all. I wish I was never born ... anyway, how do you afford all of this? I have no career, never worked, nothing.
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That sounds like a really difficult situation. Assuming you're in the U.S., are you eligible for Medicaid (https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip)? That's what I used to pay for Elmiron before I discovered menstrual cessation as a treatment. For the past 12 years, menstrual cessation has been the only treatment I need to manage my IC, and even Planned Parenthood can manage it for me, which is cheap. I know menstrual cessation doesn't work for everyone, though. I hope you find a treatment that works for you soon so that you don't have to feel this way.
Chronic conditions: IC, bipolar disorder, Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome, Raynaud's disease, bile reflux, scoliosis
Current IC treatments: menstrual suppression
Daily treatments for other conditions: Neurontin, Zyprexa, Cymbalta, Modafinil
As-needed treatments for other conditions: Klonopin, Ambien
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I go through Imprimis pharmacy and that's the only way I can afford the "generic" Elmiron (PPS-DR). Google them. It is much cheaper and I've been using them for almost a year.
***Administration please remove if not allowed.Diagnosed via cysto/hydro 2/6/2015
Symptoms: frequency, urgency. uretha discomfort, mild bladder pain (a raw sore type feeling.)
CURRENT TREATMENTS:
IC Diet (2/15) , Elmiron 100-300mg (3/15-5/16) insurance issues switched to PPS-DR (5/16-present) 2 150mg capsules daily (pentosan polysulfate sodium same formulation in Elmiron) DH Aloe 3-6 capsules daily (3/15), Schiff Digestive Advantage probiotics 1 pill daily (3/15), Amitriptyline 25mg- (5/15-8/16)attempting to wean down due to suspected weight gain side effect. Hydroxydine 25-50mg as needed at bedtime (5/15) Quercetin 2 pills daily to help immune system and body inflammation. Cystoprotek 4 capsules daily (8/15). Prelief as needed.
USE DURING FLARES: Heating pad, ice packs for PFD, Vaginal Valium 10-20mg, Uribel, Pelvic floor stretches.
PAST TREATMENTS: PFD physical therapy (6/15-10/15) & Counseling for stress mgt (9/15-12/15) both very helpful. GNC brand progesterone cream (not sure if this made a difference). Too many different diets and herbs to list.
TRIGGERS: STRESS STRESS STRESS. BCP. Hormonal fluctuance (ovulation/period). Coffee, artificial preservatives and dyes.Comment
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Don’t lose hope….disappointment only worsens the situation. You can apply in the state funded programs or seek help from local NGO’s. Hope you find the right treatment soon....Comment
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You could talk with your doctor to ask for help with elmiron --- the drug company has a program to help those who can't afford it. And please stick with the IC diet --- that can be a huge, huge help.
Sending gentle hugs,
DonnaStay safe
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I have insurance and the Elmiron coupon system, it was still over $100 for a month's supplyComment
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