Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Im kind of new here. I joined neuro chat because I'm 64 and newly diagnosed with ADHD. But then, I realized that a lot of other topics are included here that I can relate to. For instance, I have had chronic pain for many years. Nothing helps. I have degenerative disc disease in my neck for at least 20 years - NSAIDS work only minimally - I was thinking of asking for Lyrica - but since I work as a nurse 3 shifts a week - I think it would make me too sleepy - Oh - by the way I've had no health ins. for the past 1 & 1/2 yrs and will be going on Medicare Oct 1. I have chronic sciatica, most likely trigeminal neuralgia (have frequent pain in face)- pain & spasms in my feet - I get also get frequent leg and foot cramps and neuropathy - not from diabetes - most likely from my hypothyroid problem - I also get lower extremity edema from the thyroid problem- have not been able to get any help due to no insurance - In addition I have osteopenia but have been unable to afford a bone scan to see if it is the same or progressed into osteoporosis. - There's a lot more but I think this is overwhelming enough- I already have my first drs appoint on Medicare Oct 6. Wish me luck. Susan Abrams

Hi there.

I never thought a nurse would not have health insurance. I always thought if you are a nurse and you work at a hospital, you automatically have health insurance.

I guess I'm mistaken.

Anyway, hoping you have better days ahead of you
melody