Just a rant. After finally getting my insurance back this year, I've finally been able to go to the doctors I need to. We all know that the specialists' copay is a lot more than the general. I was able to get into the ortho for an injection in my shoulder. Pain I've been dealing with for a decade. After he saw me, he wrote on the order for them to get me in for an injection ASAP (I saw this on the paper). That was a month ago.
I called them and they couldn't find the order and needed to call me back. They finally called, only to tell me I need to see another Dr for a consultation, and then they will decide what to do. I said, "I have already done that, I'm supposed to get the injection." She told me she didn't know why they sent me to that Dr. but I need to see a different one. Now I have to pay another copay for the same appointment I already paid for. I am so pissed. I already only work part-time and it is hindering work and leaving me in pain the entire evening when I get off.
Has anyone had an issue like this. I feel like I shouldn't have to pay for the next appointment due to their mistake. All these specialist copays are adding up quickly along with the meds. The rheumatologist is starting me on methotrexate as well. Did anyone have any side effects that made it hard to function when just beginning it?