Anyone have advice on getting healthcare?

[RedRocco]

short of going to the ER I have no idea what to do. hell, I don't even have transportation.

I've had something going on in my throat for a while now and it doesn't seem to be improving. TBH I'm kind of scared



kinda gross picture of the situation



Edited because took me a while to figure out how to post the pic as a link instead of an image..

[wendylaroux]

1. Ask around your towns doctors

if they have a reduced rate for poorer people with no insurance. And a hospital near us has such a program,they go by your income of how much to charge,some families pay nothing .This is not made public,you have to make calls and find out. Hopefully you will have such programs near you. Good luck to you.

[RedRocco]

2. that's one place where I am stuck

it is kind of rural here and I have a really hard time getting to any place that's farther than walking distance.

[wendylaroux]

3. I'm in a small town too

this may not be everywhere but I would try anyway,call every dr around just to ask. And maybe you can ask friends/family for rides or does your town have a comm. bus that picks up people for shopping and such? But look in the phone book and make inquiries to Drs and hospitals.The best of luck to you.-----

[LeftofObama]

4. I agree. Just start making phone calls

and eventually someone who knows someone will hook you up.

Start with hospitals, explain your situation and go from there.

[physioex]

5. When I had no insurance.....

I would go to the public health clinic. They gave me good primary care by a Nurse Practitoner and was charged based on your income. The price was reasonable and service excellent and was on a bus line. Hope this gives you some ideas.....

[Neoplebe]

6. Sign me up

The State building made mistakes regarding my case and cancelled my insurence because of it. Now I've had to reapply and they've taken over a month and a half so far. Can't even go to the student dentist!

[MrMickeysMom]

7. link here...

http://www.hps-online.com/ntongue.htm

Indicating portions of the tongue and what likely is in connection to it. You also look to have an an inflamed throat.

Do you smoke? Drink coffee? Have stomach upsets?