A few weeks ago, I wrote about a huge financial mess I was in when my insurance denied the coverage of a drug. (Click here to link to that blog post.) The pharmacy sent out another month's worth of the prescription without ever contacting me and gaining my authorization for the medicine. I was then charged for the medication and stuck with another outrageously high medical bill.
Since receiving the medicine, I have been in an obstinate mood toward taking the drug. I did not want the medicine. I do not want to be stick with the financial responsibility of the medication. I was not going to take a medicine which I had so many bad emotions toward.
As my health has continued to decline, I began thinking about taking the medicine. I searched online to see what was the most effective way to take the medication. Was there a certain time of day to take it? Was it best to evenly space out the drug during the day or should the doses be taken close together? As I was browsing a few websites, I happened to scroll down to the bottom of the page where "contraindications" for the drug where listed. To my shock, Mitochondrial Disease was specifically mentioned. "Aminoglyocosides can cause problems with translation of the mitochondrial DNA. In patients with Mitochondrial Disease, this can lead to irreversible hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), loss of balance, dizziness, heart damage and renal impairment which can lead to renal failure."
WOW!!! I stopped immediately and starting praising God! "Oh, thank You LORD for this HUGE financial burden. Without it, I would have never researched the drug. Without it, I may have developed some serious, irreversible health problems. I already have many medical issues. I cannot imagine adding any more to my already full plate. Thank You for Your abundant blessings, mercies and protections. Thank You for being outside time and being able to see the end from the beginning. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen."
Although I may have a massive medical debt from this prescription drug, it is but a drop in the bucket compared to the irreversible health impairments this drug could have caused. Although I am still stressed out about this financial burden, I am rejoicing that God put this stumbling block in front of me to help lead me to this vital information. What a blessing!
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