High cost of medicine
I got diagnosed in 2019 for psoriasis arthritis along with R. A . I have two dermatologists . I had started out with methotrexate. I had blood taken. I used Otesla. I couldn't afford it . They denied me . I got a new dermatologist now I've been on skirizi for a year. They said the application would be easy since I was a patient. I'm in the waiting process now . No one really explained to me about autoimmune conditions . It is about bacteria. I've never have been in remission. It is my hands and feet that are the worst. It is constant pain . I take Tramidol, and allergy medicine along with vitamin D . I just hope I get approved for skirizi. I can't afford a flare up . I feel for everyone with this condition.
Hi. My heart goes out to you. It feels like being held hostage -- they have what you need, but your hands are tied. I am so frustrated about how countless people are struggling in the same way everywhere. I will absolutely cross my fingers for you that you get approved for Skyrizi. Do you feel like your doctors are willing to fight for you when you do have insurance issues? That's important, too. Keep us posted. -Melissa, team member
I'm really sorry you're going through all of this. Dealing with both psoriatic arthritis and RA is hard enough, and having to fight for treatment on top of that is just not fair. I hope your Skyrizi approval comes through soon because you deserve some relief. Autoimmune stuff is seriously no joke — it affects everything. Just know you’re not alone in this, and everything you’re feeling is totally valid. Continue to hang in there. I believe things are going to turn around for you soon. All the best, Latoya (Team Member) Thank you , for taking time to read my post. It is appreciated. Sometimes with this stuff , you feel alone. I haven't heard back from extra help Medicare Texas . The last time I asked for extra help . It was $1,600 dollars which I still can't afford . Then I contacted Skyrizi and they put me on their program. Now if and when I get my letter back from Extra help , I must send it to Skyrizi. The drug companies will possibly want me to make payments on it . It is just so expensive. My dermatologist gave me a sample for this month . As mentioned I feel all people going through these health issues. Money over people's health. I guess they want us all to die . We'll Herr I am being negative. Thanks again .
