http://swanlakesambagirl.disqus.com/enThu, 15 Oct 2009 13:08:12 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/08/05/pain/#comment-20133050<p>Hi. Many years ago I danced with Merce Cunningham and had a glorious time. In 1990 when my son was born RA (rhematoid arthritis started to destroy my body, nonstop) In 1998 I was lucky enough to start injections of Enbrel to lessen the destruction and my pain. For over 10 years I have required a medication (among others) that costs $1400 a month at this point in time. Many parts of my life have been destroyed because of this cost - the only insurance I can get costs me $1000/ month. I too hope Obama can have an effect on controlling costs in healthcare.</p>lisa_ameliaThu, 15 Oct 2009 13:08:12 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/08/05/pain/#comment-4550808<p>Thanks Katrina. I checked and there's no generic, but I didn't know about the prescription assistance programs. I'll check into those, especially for my older family members -- those are the people I really worry about, because what can you do when you retire and you're really on a limited income; and that's probably when you're going to need medications the most...</p>SwanLakeSambaGirlTue, 05 Aug 2008 22:41:28 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2008/08/05/pain/#comment-4550807<p>I know this is weird to type but there are prescription assistance programs...<br>Also talk to your doctor to see if there's a generic version... those are usually cheaper.</p>KatrinaTue, 05 Aug 2008 22:34:10 -0000