oh there's the lorraine we know and love

[lunabee34]

1. Well, I may be zen about the technological difficulties, but my anxiety is playing out as expected in other ways. LOL

So, I went to fill my Nurtec RX a couple weeks ago--this is my migraine rescue drug, not the one that works to prevent me from having them, but the one I take if I get a migraine despite the Topamax--and it was $500 after insurance! Naturally I did not fill it and put it on my calendar to call Blue Cross Blue Shield and be all WTF after I got my class up and running. I don't remember how many times I filled that RX last year, but if it had cost $500 each time, I think I'd have spent at least 2k on it, maybe more. The point of this drug is that you take it the second you feel like you might be getting a migraine, and perhaps you might "waste" a dose. I had to learn this the hard way when I first started taking it because I'd be like, "Well, maybe I'm not getting one. Let's just wait and see. I don't want to waste it." And then inevitably, when it was clear I actually was getting a migraine, it was too late for the drug to work, and I was stuck with a migraine for 3-4 days. Oh, yes. If I get a migraine, it lasts for 3-4 days, always.

I hate calling the insurance. I have spent so many hours of my life on the phone with the insurance, especially after that erroneous bill we got from the hospital when Fiona had pneumonia as a baby. It fills me with existential dread. So I haven't called them yet.

Two days ago, I felt like I might be getting a migraine, but I thought, "Maybe I'm tired. Let's just wait and see." AND GUESS WHAT? I GOT A MIGRAINE! I know that underlying this decision subconsciously was the thought that I only have a few Nurtec left and I don't want to waste them, and I could just kick myself because I feel miserable. :( At least today or tomorrow is the final day of this mess.

2. I got some early birthday presents! The candle I bought with the gift card spikedluv sent me arrived. It's the Savannah candle, and it smells divine. I also got this wallet in gunmetal grey from Josh. My old one is looking pretty shabby.

3. The AC guys put in half the new heat pump yesterday, the half that goes up in the attic. It is so wonderful having skilled tradespeople that can be trusted. They showed us the unit they took out, and it was all corroded and rusted and horrible. *shudders* I am really looking forward to having a lower energy bill.

Comments

[spikedluv]

Insurance companies are the freaking worst! I'm sorry you've got a migraine. *gentle hugs*

I'm glad you like the candle scent! It sounds wonderful.

Yay for future lower energy bills!

[lunabee34]

I really do. The scent notes are incredibly well blended so that none of them predominate; it doesn't smell like cucumber, for example. The cucumber and grass combine, I think, to form a water scent with the woody cypress underneath and then there's a smidge of something floral. It's really nice.

[umadoshi]

AND GUESS WHAT? I GOT A MIGRAINE!

Oh no! :( I hope you come out on the other side of it ASAP. *hugs gently*

[lunabee34]

I think it is finally over today.

Hugs

[oracne]

Ugh, so sorry about the insurance woes. It's so aggravating that the burden gets cast on the patient.

[lunabee34]

Thank you. It really does suck. I will see if I can make myself call them today. Sigh.

[nyctanthes]

New wallets are the best. Something we use every day but replacing them is so hard!

Ugh, sorry to hear about the medicine, insurance fuckery. Not taking the pill is totally something I would have done, too. I hope you feel better this weekend.

[lunabee34]

I finally feel better. This is the worst migraine I've ever had. Just awful. Usually they are not this painful, but this was just horribly painful.

What's even better is the second part of my gift--a new purse! I'll post about it soon. I am besotted with this purse. It's even better than I'd hoped for.

[sheafrotherdon]

Ugh, insurance is the worst. What a fucked-up system. I hope BCBS comes through and it's a misunderstanding that be cleared up with minimal fuss. And I wish you many cool, dark rooms.

[lunabee34]

Thank you thank you.

I finally feel better. This was the worst migraine I've ever had. :(

I will see if I can make myself call them today. Sigh.

[thistleingrey]

I hope insurance comes through!

Heat pumps are beautiful--glad your old unit (eep, rusted) is being replaced.

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

I had never heard of heat pumps before, but I think this is going to be a worthwhile investment.

[trobadora]

*HUGS*

[lunabee34]

Clings

[havocthecat]

Oh no! I'm sorry, prescription shenanigans are the worst. Do you have a manufacturer's copay card? Can you get one? (Nurtec is here, scroll down for filling at a pharmacy: https://www.nurtec.com/savings#OneSource)

[lunabee34]

Oh, oh! I didn't know about this. I will investigate.

Thank you thank you.

*fierce hugs*

[havocthecat]

It saves my ass monthly with my migraine meds.

[lunabee34]

I'm so glad to have smart friends.

[kore]

Migraines really are the fucking worst.

[lunabee34]

They so are. And this was an appetite suppressing puky one. But it appears to now be over today.

[amejisuto]

I understand hating to talk to the insurance people. Hopefully, your migraine will go away soon and you'll feel more up to dealing with them.

Yay for birthday pressies! Your main pressie is running late. I hope it gets there unharmed.

WHOOT! New AC. Sounds as if you really needed it. I'm glad for you!

[lunabee34]

I finally feel better. This was the worst migraine of my life. Bleck.

I hope I can make myself call the insurance today. Sigh.

I am excited to see if we save money with this new unit. Given how rusted out that old one was, I don't see how we won't. LOL

[musesfool]

Ugh insurance companies are the worst.

I hope the new AC is everything you need!

[lunabee34]

Thank you thank you!

I hope I can make myself call them today. Sigh.

[china_shop]

*hugs and hugs*

[lunabee34]

Clings.

[chelseagirl]

Sorry! I thought I'd responded. Ugh. I hope you can straighten this out with whoever's charging those ridiculous prices. *hug*

[lunabee34]

No worries. <3

I hope I can make myself call them today. My get up and go has got up and gone. LOL