This Is MS Multiple Sclerosis Community: Knowledge & Support

My health insurance was canceled due to a late payment about 2 months ago. I am now experiencing some serious progression/relapse (dx progressive relapsing May 2009)

I now have enrolled in the Federal Medical Insurance Pool but my coverage doesn't start until March 1st. In 6 weeks I'm gone from about a 2.5 to a 6 on the EDSS scale and I'm concerned that if I wait 2 more weeks that more irreversible damage will occur.

I contacted my old doctor but he is unwilling to prescribe steroids (which worked miracles for me almost 2 years ago when I was experiencing a nasty exacerbation)

I was advised by my old doctors office to go to the ER. My concern, other than the cost, is that they won't be knowledgeable enough to provide me with what I need, which is probably a 5 day mega dose of 'roids.

Any advice or ideas on what I can do? I have gotten myself into quite the predicament.

Thanks,

H

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relapsing progressive MS
very aggressive course
EDSS 3-4.5
(6 months prior to diagnosis was a 0)Rebif
LDN Monthly solumedrol Diagnosed May 2009

I can offer no advice or help. Just wanted to say I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. Healthcare problems suck. MS sucks! No matter, life must go on.
Sandra

I know of a couple patients who went to the ER for IV roids. Good luck!

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Diagnosed 1994, Self EDSS is 6.5