tinkerbellkj Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm just very uneasy about the IUD. Sherry's experience really did a number on me, hahah. Seriously though, even L doesn't like the IUD option. If I were to stay on my current BC it would cost us $95 a month but the insurance classifies it as a level 3 drug and it's brand name. So that's why it's so freaking high. 95$ a month is insane. What about the patch? I don't know anything about that honestly and don't hear about it too much anymore. Sent from my iPad using link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 I haven't heard about it in years either but I think it has estrogen in it. The doctor never even mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The patch does have estrogen in it. Is there a generic form of birth control pill that you can take? I never buy brand name drugs now because it's just so expensive. I was on Yaz name brand for a short time before it turned generic and it was $120 with insurance. Yikes! Generic version was $10 with insurance. Of course, honestly, I'd look into the implant if I were you. The progesterone-only pill's narrow time window may be a little worrisome. And no buying pill packs. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Wow ,the price of birth-control has gone up! I think my pills about 24 years ago were probably about $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 I know there isn't any generic for Ortho (none that I have found) but once we find out how much the insurance will cover of what, I'll ask if there is something generic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Oh God Luna's heat is over. YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hers Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Good! When will she be fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 The 20th of this month. I'm off from both school and work so I can drop her off at 8 AM. She has to stay over night which i think L is having some separation anxiety issues over, no lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 I managed to get on the prescription drug look up area of our medical insurance website and looked up the shot option. Apparently I get can the generic brand for $20 a month. I can live with that if that is the case! I hate working when it is practically a tsunami outside. We were under a tornado watch early this morning and almost everyone in our department that was working today was huddled in my area because it's the safest place to be in case of a tornado in our hospital. And I am so ready for my two days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentoCC Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Be careful with the shot as it can affect your fertility for up to a year afterwards. I had my last shot in May and my periods still haven't returned to normal, I had my first one last month and it was much lighter than usual. It might not be a good option if you want to start trying as soon as you come off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 We've read that side effect and it's something we will discuss with the doctor. We know when we would like to start so we could account for that for when I come off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 My root canal is tomorrow morning at 10:30. So not looking forward to that. >. And I made an A on my first math quiz, huzza! M's Christmas presents for me arrived today too. Such lovely and thoughtful gifts! I'm blessed to have amazing friends! link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Cute gifts. M is very artistic. Good luck with the root canal procedure tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 thinking of you!!! hope things go ok tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 thinking of you!!! hope things go ok tomorrow!! Thanks, I am so not looking forward to it! The sound that drill makes.... *shudders* I'm hoping I Can just put my headphones in and listen to music since he did say bring a film to watch since it'll take 45 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just curious, is this a one time procedure, or will you have to go back for multiple visits? When I had a root canal (over 10 years ago), I had to go back a few times (to get the roots cleaned out and packed, and then to get a crown to put over the tooth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's technically a one time procedure (all the root cleaning and packing will be done at once and I'm not getting a crown on it since it's a front tooth) but because there is an infection in it the dentist said it could require one more appointment to make sure all the infection is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 And since we may not have to fork so much over for my root canal out of pocket, we are considering taking a weekend getaway to Atlanta in March during my spring break. L has been wanting to see the Aquarium for a while now (I've been once before) and since Atlanta participates in the City Pass thing, we can do a bunch of stuff and not pay a whole bundle. It's up in the air though until we find out how much the insurance company is covering though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 At the dentist for my root canal. My mother is stressing me out more than the impending procedure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 You will be ok Hun! Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just lay back and let them do their thing. The less you stress, the easier it will be for everyone. Deep breaths and think of the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thank you ladies! It went okay. They put this numbing stuff on my tooth/glum before they gave me the needle so I didn't even feel any pressure from when they stuck me (thank God because that was what I was worried about most!) Then they put this blue contraption over mouth and tied it to my front teeth with floss (so nothing would fall into my mouth) and they started. What was nice was they had a list of movies I could choose from - I chose Walk the Line - and they had a moveable TV above me and gave me headphones so I could watch the movie while they worked. So right now there is antibiotic and bleach paste in the tooth and in 6 weeks I go back to have all that sucked out and the permanent paste put in. My lip is super swollen (use to that from the hives anyway) but it is so dang numb, to the point my left nostril is numb as well, hahaha. I just took some ibuprofen so I'm going to relax in my recliner and maybe get some reading done in Art or Sociology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 See!! It wasn't too bad. Hugs. You did great. Once they clear the infection and fix the tooth you will be doing great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 I hope so! I have another tooth that needs a root canal so we'll work on that at a later time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Now you know it is not too scary. So you won't be so anxious next time. And they have movies for you to watch so that is very distracting. Do you have Netflix on your phone? I watch movies that way too at my dentist. They do not have movies available. The dental surgeon I went to 2 years ago had a very state of the art office. It was incredible really. I got to see a movie there. But her dental rooms were so fancy and it was no wonder why considering what she charged me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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