I am 29 and have previously been diagnosed with ADD. I don't have health insurance and need treatment. ?!
Question: I am 29 and have previously been diagnosed with ADD. I don't have health insurance and need treatment. .?
I tried Ritalin once when I was 16 but it didn't seem to work, it just made me jittery. I want to try different drugs, particularly Vyvanse. While I understand that non drug treatments might be useful, from my research, stimulant drug treatment is usually most useful. Should I go to a medical doctor or a psychiatrist.? Will a psychiatrist take me without insurance or a ton of money up front.? Any advice would be appreciated.Health Question & Answer
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Look for a psychiatrist who specializes is treating ADHD. They are most familiar with the various ADHD meds. Since you haven't been seeing anyone recently, whoever you go to may want to go through the whole diagnosing thing before prescribing for you- they won't just take your word for it.
Ask all financially related questions before you make an appointment, so you know what your responsibility will be. Some doctors reduce their fees for patients who don't have insurance. At the very least, you can try your local public health department. That probably won't be as good as a private doctor, however (based on my sister's ADHD experience with her lphd).
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Ask all financially related questions before you make an appointment, so you know what your responsibility will be. Some doctors reduce their fees for patients who don't have insurance. At the very least, you can try your local public health department. That probably won't be as good as a private doctor, however (based on my sister's ADHD experience with her lphd).
Good Luck!!Health Question & Answer
I hope that you live in a big city. Big cities always have health departments that serve people for free including medicines. Go to the Health Department and ask to speak to a doctor about your ADD. If the doctor is not in set up an appointment and have the staff give a message to him that you are in need of help.
If you have a phone be sure and leave your number.
In reference to your question about going to a medical doctor or a psychiatrist, I would go to a medical doctor so that they can refer you to a psychiatrist.
Family doctors know which psychiatrist are able to help you with ADD.
Try going to a mental health center.
I know that the MH MR is set up for mental issues
(Mental Health and Mental Retardation)
If you don't have money or insurance than you can apply for Medicaid and everything is free.Health Question & Answer
If you have a phone be sure and leave your number.
In reference to your question about going to a medical doctor or a psychiatrist, I would go to a medical doctor so that they can refer you to a psychiatrist.
Family doctors know which psychiatrist are able to help you with ADD.
Try going to a mental health center.
I know that the MH MR is set up for mental issues
(Mental Health and Mental Retardation)
If you don't have money or insurance than you can apply for Medicaid and everything is free.Health Question & Answer
I did research. Even in very small communities there is always help out there. I found a place that saw me for a very small fee and gave me my medication for free. And every county has a health department. also try United Way-- 211.
I did a search online for "free doctors Dekalb County" or Atlanta, or whatever. or low cost. Now I live in a very tiny part of NC with cows and chickens and there are places to go that charge you by your income, or lack of income.
I understand how difficult it is to get low cost doctors visits, but it IS possible. If I did it for ten years, you can find a doctor as well. But it will take a bit of research.
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I did a search online for "free doctors Dekalb County" or Atlanta, or whatever. or low cost. Now I live in a very tiny part of NC with cows and chickens and there are places to go that charge you by your income, or lack of income.
I understand how difficult it is to get low cost doctors visits, but it IS possible. If I did it for ten years, you can find a doctor as well. But it will take a bit of research.
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I dont know where you are but if you will go to your local social services department I am very sure that they can set you up with a free clinic near you. If they cant help then try checking with American Red Cross they should be able to give you a list or at least an idea of where to go to get the help you need. Health Question & Answer
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