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by **B25** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:43 pm

Shouldn't you at least find out what's wrong before you worry too much about who pays.

by **Jayincy** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:23 pm

B25 wrote:Shouldn't you at least find out what's wrong before you worry too much about who pays.

unfottunately, not all of us have enough money.

by **GreekIslandGirl** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 2:23 pm

Jayincy wrote:
GreekIslandGirl wrote:
Jayincy wrote:
Lordo wrote:dont tell them you have been suffering it for years otherwise they will get out for paying for it cause you did not declare it.

I am glad you said it. But dont you think they will suspect me since I am always been small and skinny person?

Since you are not a doctor, nor were you actually diagnosed with this condition, you would not have known you had it. Therefore, the insurance can NOT get out of paying for you out of not disclosing a pre-existing condition. You do not have a pre-existing condition that you have failed to disclose. Do you see? We all suspect we have something or other, especially nowadays with the Internet we can 'self-diagnose' all sorts of things. But, it is only when a doctor has confirmed that you it that you then have to disclose it in future, right? Once you really know.

Now, you shouldn't have Grave's disease since you don't have the butterfly-shaped lump on your throat (that was what looked alarming to us with me and we thought it was a tumour and I saw a doctor - otherwise I was ok being loopy).

If you have even mildly raised thyroxine levels, you could suffer from the symptoms you describe. Many people do, and get by fine, with raised levels. Normal levels seem to be higher in some races -the spectrum is pretty broad.

Anyway, the palpitations and such like which are giving you the irregular and fast heartbeats must be looked at by a doctor. Very simple and effective medication is all you might need - so, go and get a blood test done right away and the insurance should cover you for all that until the doctor finds out what exactly you have. OK?

I just talked to the director of my college. He said my insurance will not cover my expenses. He said I had it (hyperthyroidism) for years now before I even arrived here and had my insurance. But I told him I just assumed that I have it and asked If he knew someone (doctor) to confirm this. what should I do now? Should i go directly to the insurance company? (Atlantic) how does it work anyway? say I went to see a doctor, i just show my insurance paper and that's it? Sorry I know nothing about it.

Neither you nor your college director are medical doctors (I presume) so neither of you can diagnose that you definitely have hyperthyroidism. You are only now feeling the symptoms so severely that they are a concern and it is around this point that people see a doctor (before it is too late). If you are NOW diagnosed with hyperthyroidism it still does not mean that you always had it or always had it or had it to a level that requires treatment - many people live with it and adjust their lifestyle to cope with feeling overactive etc.

So, if the insurance want to quibble, you need to show them that you understand the difference between being diagnosed and not telling them about it (which is a mistake) and only - now - through time putting some ideas together about some behavior or symptoms and suspecting some condition, after you have insurance.

Now, as others have said - your priority is to get a simple blood test done (it shouldn't cost much anyway and the insurance should cover it) and you will know in 3 or 4 days time what it really is.

by **Jayincy** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:07 pm

Thank you everyone! You all have been so helpful. But I have one more question. The director from my college said it cost 60-100EUR for a check-up. Do you guys know any pubic hospital i can go to (Nicosia and Limassol area only). 60-100EUR sounds a bit expensive for check-up in private. I want to be checked as soon as possible. :mrgreen:

by **Sotos** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:13 pm

If the price includes the blood test then I'd say it is good. I am not sure how a public hospital would work with a foreigner... you might end up spending the same.

by **Jayincy** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:17 pm

Sotos wrote:If the price includes the blood test then I'd say it is good. I am not sure how a public hospital would work with a foreigner... you might end up spending the same.

are private hospitals open during weekends?

by **Sotos** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:34 pm

Jayincy wrote:
Sotos wrote:If the price includes the blood test then I'd say it is good. I am not sure how a public hospital would work with a foreigner... you might end up spending the same.

are private hospitals open during weekends?

Yes... but the doctor might not be there. Better go on a weekday morning. And you don't need to go to a hospital. You can go to a private doctor. I already gave you the link with various doctors, some of them work in hospitals, some are on their own. Call them and explain them your situation and then make an appointment.