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There is a national shortage of rheumatologists.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 1, 2024 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Hey Dad; I get my medical care outside of the VA. I am 50% but I just feel that there are men and women who need the VA more than I do. My hearing aids do come from the VA. My doc is a former Special Forces medical officer so we have that long time connection. Our oldest is 100% as the result of a CH 46 crash in the Red Sea
30 years ago and gets all of his care from the VA in Houston. I just feel so fortunate to have this guy who is not willing to turf me to somebody else. Glad the VA worked with you and that is my point about taking charge of your health care.
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Thank you so much for your service, and Merry Christas to you too. I am not a veteran myself, but I will always support those who fight to keep liberty alive.
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I know how you feel and I resisted going to the VA after my military service. I was eligible for care at the VA at 30% but I worked as a nurse at the University Hospital. I had great health insurance until I retired.
I'm now on Medicare with a supplement so the VA does get some insurance reimbursement. My health was declining so rapidly that I thought it would be better to establish care with the VA in case I needed it. I had no idea how much I needed the VA.
My rheumatologist at the University strongly recommended the VA to me. She said the VA can do things she wouldn't be able to do at the University.
Actemra changed everything for me. My university rheumatologist said I would only be able to get Actemra from the VA because I wasn't diagnosed with GCA. I'm eternally grateful to the VA. Actemra has made a huge difference in my quality of life.