As most folks know, I’m still in the hospital recovering from a pulmonary embolism… I could have died if I didn’t get to the hospital in time. There’s a chance this could happen again,, even on medication, and could come without warning. I’m 52 guys!! Still waiting on dr this morning to see what ct scan. Showed,, if it’s been dissolved or not. They have me on eliquis,,, which is sposed to be good stuff,,, but after I leave the hospital, I don’t know how I’m going to afford it,,, it’s 5-600 bucks per month. Coumadin is wayyyy cheaper, but lots of side effects and not near as effective. I keep praying that god will comfort me, to ease my fears,,,, my favorite verse from the Bible is Joshua 1:9. Don’t be afraid, don’t be discouraged, don’t be dismayed,,, because good is with you always . I keep saying it over and over,, but I’m not getting anything from god.

Not getting anything from God?

He gave you a woman that cares enough to ignore your stubbornness, a Doctor with experience and knowledge that enables you to rest, but not in peace. You’re still here, be asking why and what you can do for Him and “leave the consequences to Him.”

If you know God, why would you fear graduation?

Praying for you!

Ignoring the fear is what can kill you.

Coumadin requires frequent blood checks. Drug manufacturers may be able to help you with expensive medications. The makers of Eliquis (sp) can help.

You are absolutely right with everything you've said. I take coumadin, have for about 5 years. I have to go in once a month to have my blood checked for consistency.

The reason Eliquis and some of the newer drugs are so expensive is that there are no generics yet which would help reduce the price. The biggest problem that comes with a drug like Eliquis or Xarelto is that there is not a reliable anecdote should you have a severe bleeding injury. They can pump you full of vitamin K, but they can't be certain that it will stop the bleeding. This according to my cardiologist.

Don't scared foxx..Like Charles said big med makers can help with cost. Got to dig around some ( a lot ). Hospital ytreating me has a department for assistance. Perfectly OK to be scared/nervous. Its human.

Nothing wrong with being afraid. As for not getting anything back from God you are still here in the hospital being given a second go round.

Joshua 1:9 is a great chapter/verse in the bible and I am glad you know of it. Keep the faith as there is a reason that the Lord took you to deep waters for he knows your resolve and that this trial will strengthen you.

Chris

I'd be scared. I hope you can get straightened out, and soon !

Have you always had health issues or did all these different issues just come about?

i get my Xarelto from Mexico, lots of people from my aera winter in Arizona and they all take a bus down to Mexico, and get their drugs for the year from there. What I had to pay for one month for my drugs , I can get a whole years worth and have money left over

I looked it up for you, at the $800.00 monthly income you and your wife share, Eliquis is free. There's no need to worry. Medicaid will cover it for you.

https://www.eliquis.bmscustomerconnect.com/vte/price#:~:text=Medicaid,out%20of%2010%20pay%20%240.&text=your%20state%2C%20please%20use%20this%20link%20to%20visit%20the%20Medicaid%20website.

I hope you make a full and quick recovery.

Keith

Do your due diligence looking after yourself healthwise,but dont shorten your life with worry.
When your number is up-its up.

You can't see the forest through the tree's !! Lord won't give you more than you can handle either, if your needing his help concentrate on seeing his answers already and for get about the end, you can't do anything about it any way. only
He can !!

I can't imagine anyone that wouldn't be scared in your situation, it's human nature. My dad had the same clots several years ago and is doing great. Put your trust in God and keep a positive outlook going forward. The stress of worrying about the cost and the small stuff compared to your health will eat away at you.

we are all scared at some time or another but some of us just keep going forward.

Being afraid is natural. My favorite verse to pray over my fears is:
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Pray for confidence in God. .. that's what a sound mind means.
Pray that God will replace your spirit of fear with a spirit of power and love.

Physical challenges that we can't do anything about, are devastating to men in my experience, because they wreck self-confidence... All we can do is put our confidence in God, and keep moving forward.