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@orgo – the initial consult was $200, the total 3-4 week thorough assessment was an additional $1000, then if you go into treatment with them, it is covered under our health coverage. Thankfully I have a family experience of going to the family practice unit at a teaching hospital which is very progressive, and is covered by OHIP. I’m glad that at least we have some options.
@krazykat – Glad that things are looking more positive for you! I can’t imagine where’d I’d turn if the first appointment hadn’t gone well. I had a quiz with me, that never left my bag. Had I met resistance to moving forward with testing, I think I would have used that as proof that it is necessary, but I think I’d rather have a properly administered test.
And yes, I too fell to pieces after the appt. I was to meet my sister, but of course neglected to print out the map of where to meet her, drove around (I had time to kill between dr and meeting her) and still didnt find spot, then hit construction, so parked and walked around aimlessly. Got so frustrated I almost got back in my car and left town without seeing her. That’s when I realized just how hard my daily life can be, and of course that made me more upset. (We did end up connecting after I finally asked a stranger for help)
@wolf – glad you laughed! It is funny! And I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I was very embarassed, but the only real damage was to the front wheel of my bike. I spent of lot of my childhood in the emergency room with injuries of one sort or another. Currently have multiple cuts & scrapes and bruises from a variety of clumsy incidents!
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