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OldBaldy1701E

(9,357 posts)
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 10:19 AM Sunday

Welp, one down and five to go.

I am now unable to afford my prescription of isosorbide. I am not exactly sure what it does, but I am aware that it has something to do with my blood vessels being more open and flexible. I had a quad bypass in 2020, and I am pretty sure I am approaching my extended deadline. They mention that one requires more medical attention and care after ten years or so. Since I cannot afford the drugs, I certainly cannot afford the other crap associated with 'taking care of yourself'. But, they couldn't care less. After all, the rich get actual healthcare, while the poor get cattle calls. Our rent is coming up and the slave wages that my husband is getting are not enough to survive what is going on today. Hopefully, it will fail soon enough. I am already a complete failure, so why even consider being around for much longer?

I should just check out. No one is going to miss a failure.

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Welp, one down and five to go. (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E Sunday OP
Just checked - 90 pills as low as 20 dollars using GoodRX NewHendoLib Sunday #1
CostPlus dweller Sunday #5
I will check as soon as I find out whether or not we have $20 + shipping. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #6
Ask your doctor for substitutes bucolic_frolic Sunday #2
As a matter of fact, I have an appointment with someone who handles this kind of thing. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #7
You are holding the light for freedom, democracy, our country. Irish_Dem Sunday #3
Thanks. Doubtful, but thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sunday #8
We are here to bear witness and do what we can. Irish_Dem Sunday #9
... Clouds Passing Sunday #4

OldBaldy1701E

(9,357 posts)
6. I will check as soon as I find out whether or not we have $20 + shipping.
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 12:59 PM
Sunday

I downloaded that app a while back so let's see if it can deliver. I am not sure about how to deal with getting the prescription to them, but let me check it out.

Thanks

bucolic_frolic

(52,860 posts)
2. Ask your doctor for substitutes
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 10:26 AM
Sunday

prescription or OTC supplements. A nutritional doctor might have some alternatives.

OldBaldy1701E

(9,357 posts)
7. As a matter of fact, I have an appointment with someone who handles this kind of thing.
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 01:02 PM
Sunday

My doctor made the appointment.

Which is pretty funny, as that does not answer the question.

I had not considered the nutritionist aspect of this, and there may be supplements that will do the job. However, the issue of finance rears its ugly head again.

But, I will check into that. Thanks.

Irish_Dem

(76,467 posts)
3. You are holding the light for freedom, democracy, our country.
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 10:34 AM
Sunday

How the hell is that a failure.

Without people like you we are doomed.

Irish_Dem

(76,467 posts)
9. We are here to bear witness and do what we can.
Sun Oct 19, 2025, 01:27 PM
Sunday

Even if it just posting here on DU.

We send our thoughts and sentiments out to the universe and hope some seeds
are planted.

If that is not being of service I don't know what the H is.

I come from a military family. Everybody is important, everyone does their part.
No matter how small, how seemingly inconsequential.
This is how you win a war.

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