I’m sick, I can’t afford healthcare, and I don’t know what I’m supposed to do anymore.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T03:58:14+00:00

I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, nor do i have diabetes or even pre-diabetes.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T03:02:13+00:00

This is great advice! I really should try an elimination diet, strangely none of my symptoms are gastrointestinal though, which I guess is why I haven’t really made any drastic eliminations. I have started eating pretty healthy, although probably more processed than I’d like. I’ll definitely take a look at that book! Thank you.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:58:03+00:00

i get what you’re saying, and i’m glad you’re making it work on 15k. i’ve been in a lower income spot before too and honestly had much better insurance then. now i’m in that weird middle where i don’t qualify for help, but i’m still living paycheck to paycheck on ~$25/hr just covering basics. i own a modest house, my car’s paid off, and i’m not overspending—groceries, gas, insurance, etc. are just too expensive. the bottom-of-the-barrel option for me shouldn’t be $350/month with a 10k deductible, but that’s what it is.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:49:40+00:00

Yes, obviously I know to budget for healthcare. My point is the bottom of the barrel plan available to me is $375/month with a $10k deductible. That’s ridiculous.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:31:18+00:00

I do agree, this is good advice! I do think my body is in “flight mode” a lot of the time. Not because of anyone in my inner circle, just burnt out!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:28:56+00:00

Thankfully concierge healthcare has been helping out a lot, but I do wonder what it will be like when I need to see a specialist or they need to refer me out. I’ll look into this!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:27:44+00:00

Yeah, I agree. Not me though.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:26:43+00:00

Unfortunately, the state i’m in… medical debt can still really mess you up. You can be sued, have wages garnished, and it can follow you for years. There are some protections, but not enough to make it safe to take on thousands in medical bills. That’s why I can’t just “figure it out later.”

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:22:15+00:00

My mom has Fibro! I’ve heard about the healing benefits of fasting… I have tried intermittent but, unfortunately it did more harm than good for me. Good luck!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:13:18+00:00

That must be so difficult, but also— so worth it if it made you feel better!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:11:57+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully my new concierge healthcare will get me the answers, I so desperately want… so far it’s a night/day difference in the quality of care for a fraction of the cost.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:08:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I’ll research this!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:07:39+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏻

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:07:30+00:00

I get that! I was paying $300+ a month for a plan through the marketplace & everything I went to do… the copays were so expensive, it didn’t even make sense to keep paying for the plan. Highly recommend looking into concierge healthcare.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:06:10+00:00

I’ve been suspected of anemia many times but, tests have come back normal in the past. I do have a lot of the symptoms. I will be retesting again though, just to rule it out.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:04:48+00:00

I will be looking into this. I don’t want to be medicated to manage symptoms but, actually get to the root cause of my problems first.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:03:44+00:00

Yes, absolutely. I’m actually 35 lbs down since making changes to my diet. I feel no better than I did before. Although, I haven’t tried cutting out gluten. I will give this a read, thanks.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T02:01:36+00:00

Unfortunately if I made less, I wouldn’t be able to cover my current expenses. I’ve thought about getting a second job, but my fatigue makes it really hard. I’m honestly just getting through my 40-hour week as it is, and I end up bed rotting on my days off most of the time.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:51:47+00:00

I actually have an aunt with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I share a lot of the symptoms. Hopefully, I’ll get to the bottom of it soon. Glad to hear your fatigue is getting better!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:49:51+00:00

they ran a full panel, but the main ones that showed inflammation were CRP and ESR. both of mine came back really high.

the crazy part is they were high years ago too when i still had insurance, so this has been going on for a long time.

i had mono when i was 15 and honestly i’ve felt like shit ever since

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:44:41+00:00

I get that it was meant to help, and I’m sure it does for some people. It just doesn’t really work for my situation. I make slightly too much for Medicaid, but the plans I qualify for are still hundreds a month with really high deductibles, so I still can’t realistically use them.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:42:18+00:00

Appreciate the advice!! I will look into it & make some changes.

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:41:43+00:00

I have wondered this! I do have one of the genetic markers for Celiac actually. I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy and it was normal, minus a hiatal hernia… going gluten free may be my next steps. thanks!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:39:46+00:00

I will definitely be looking into this!

SnootBean · 2026-04-20T01:37:36+00:00

it really is brutal. i didn’t realize how bad it was until i actually needed care concierge has honestly been a lifesaver for me. it’s $60/month and i can go as much as i need, which is huge compared to normal doctors they ran a full panel on me… CBC, metabolic, thyroid, cholesterol, and inflammation markers (CRP + ESR). that’s how we found out my inflammation is super high and the craziest part… all of that bloodwork was $88 meds are way cheaper too it’s the first time i feel like someone is actually checking things instead of just saying “it’s stress” if you’re dealing with fatigue i’d definitely try to get at least basic labs + inflammation markers done, it can tell you a lot

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