My grandma had a stroke a few months now...4 to be exact! There are some problems in the family rite now so can you please help me. My grand-dad , who died, his niece came and she started bad talking me infront of me for the babysitter , my mom and even right next to me. This happened 2 days now and she's makin me ill. My mom told her to go home and don't come bak quickly. And now the doctor made me buy my grandma this expensive tablet...whre I live it's $3690 a month! And I am gettin money to buy groceries and stuff for the house but I'm not gettin that much money to buy it...and I know I should take it on because I'm only 14! I think I'm goin in a depression because this evenin I jus bought 12 tablets for $367 and that's only for 3 days!!!! I realised I am only crying and crying and it's relly buggin my mom!! What do I do? And I don't want to visit a doctor...so please help!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? EarthMother answered Saturday April 15 2006, 5:23 pm: Dear I Don't Want to Get Sick,
If you google "free medicine" or "medicine assistance," or something similiar, there are many drug companies that will supply your grandmother with her medicines at little or no cost. Now, each company has there own rules about how to apply, and that information is provided on their website. Most drug companies have toll free 800 numbers on their websites.
Also, drug reactions happen sometimes. In this case, please let her doctor know about this as she'll probably need to try a different dose of that medicine or a different medication all together.
As for your depression, might you speak with a shool counselor, or chruch minister? You can also google "teen hotlines" in your area and speak with an anonymous hotline counselor. You are dealing with a lot and in times like these, it's important to get emotional support!
karenR answered Monday April 10 2006, 5:25 pm: First of all I want you to talk to grandmas doctor. Tell him the meds are not affordable for your family.
A lot of pharmaceutical companies will offer the meds you need free of charge if you qualify. Your grandma probably does. You could also look for the name of the company on the pill bottle and look online yourself.
I have done this for doctors offices in the past. If you need help finding the info I would be glad to help. Just send me an email with advicenators in the subject line.
As for you being depressed, I'm sure you are. You have a lot on your mind. There is help to be had though.
Your mom got rid of the niece so she has your back. Just let the comments made by the niece go...she isn't worth being upset about. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
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