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Minnesota | Pulmonary Embolism

David's Story

I recently had a pulmonary embolism that caused a bit of lung damage, and so I was prescribed blood thinners by my doctor to prevent another blood clot from forming in the future. But when I went to fill my prescription, I was stunned at the cost. Both Xarelto and Eliquis cost me around $300 […]

Rhode Island | Type 1 Diabetes

Sascha's Story

I have been a type 1 diabetic for almost 20 years, and my biggest fear is not the daily injections or the poking and prodding –– it’s the chance that one day I won’t be able to afford my insulin. I have lived through this very fear not so long ago, when my only option […]

Utah | Fibromyalgia

Meg's Story

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago, and I also live with neuropathic pain. When I found out it would cost me $550 out of pocket each month to get the Lyrica I was prescribed, even with the discount card, I was stunned. I could only afford to take a third of the dose my […]

Nebraska | Type 2 Diabetes

Robin's Story

I have type 2 diabetes. I am self-employed, so money is often tight. Despite having insurance, it is difficult to pay for my insulin. At the beginning of the year, we have to pay full price for our medications. It costs me up to $450 for a single vial of insulin during that time. I […]

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New Jersey | Ulcerative Colitis

Genevieve's Story

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2013 and lupus in 2019. When I was a new graduate in 2016, I had a lapse in insurance for about two months. I was working for a small music therapy practice that didn’t provide benefits. I saved up a couple hundred dollars to get my Asacol prescription […]

California | Diabetes

Rose's Story

I have a lot of health issues that impact my daily life, including diabetes, a previous stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I take a number of medications to ameliorate the difficulties and pain I face every day. I’m on a fixed income, and the costs are piling up for me. I don’t think […]

Iowa | Crohn's Disease

Jacquie's Story

My name is Jacquie and I am a full-time graphic designer and marketing manager currently living in Waterloo, Iowa. In 2011, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The stress of the cost of my treatment has impacted my life in ways that I could never imagine. I am on multiple medications to treat my disease, […]

Florida | Crohn's Disease

Annalise's Story

Living with Crohn’s, I’ve been on Remicade and am now on Humira. I’m not sure why these drugs are so expensive, why our system seems to be set up against us, and why we have to fight so hard for basic human rights. My psychological struggles with Crohn’s and its treatments have been far greater […]