Embarrassed to do it, but I did!

SomedayMommy · 02-03-2008, 07:21 AM

I asked RE's office if they had any donated meds.

And they said they will see if they have anything when I come in for our consult March 5.

. It's so humbling, but it's worth a shot!

cmurt · 02-04-2008, 10:36 AM

Don't be embarassed at all! I wish someone would have told me to ask when I went through my fresch cycle. I hope you go home with lots of goodies at your next appointment!!

**BC-eli** · 02-04-2008, 10:56 AM

Don't be embarrassed! I donated my leftover meds to my RE several times and ASKED that they please go to someone with no insurance coverage. He assured me they would. I am SURE I am not the only one to do that. And on top of that, I have seen SO many boxes of new meds at the RE's office. Sometimes he will open cabinets and drawers and I just see tons of IF meds! Plus- think of the $$ you have given them in the past! GOod luck! I hope you get something!

JenX · 02-20-2008, 06:46 PM

That was smart....I am going to do the same thing if we go civilian. Just paying for IVF is going to suck let alone the meds..... Good luck to you!

cat mommy · 02-20-2008, 07:36 PM

Don't be embarrassed! I have insurance and will make sure to donate my leftovers to help out others who are not so fortunate.

**BC-KAMILI** · 02-20-2008, 07:49 PM

Nothing to be ashamed about.

RE gave us donated meds our 1st cycle and I gave back all the meds that I had leftover, needles, gauze, alcohol wipes stuff we purchased ourselves.

Blakey · 03-01-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-eli

Don't be embarrassed! I donated my leftover meds to my RE several times and ASKED that they please go to someone with no insurance coverage. He assured me they would. I am SURE I am not the only one to do that. And on top of that, I have seen SO many boxes of new meds at the RE's office. Sometimes he will open cabinets and drawers and I just see tons of IF meds! Plus- think of the $$ you have given them in the past! GOod luck! I hope you get something!

Very well said!

simbathedog · 03-04-2008, 01:29 PM

My RE has a board that patients post left over meds on for a fraction of the cost- I am in need of some follistim and menopure - I will ask to see if they have any donated - good idea

I also saw a European web site ivfmeds.com that sells a lot cheaper but not sure how you get the prescription to them.

luvmakeup1000 · 08-14-2008, 09:28 PM

It's great you asked. I got half of my meds donated to me, so I only have to come up with the other half. This is my 2nd Ivf (FET) and I am pregnant and I am just waiting until 12 weeks and as long as my pregnancy is fine, then I am going to donate my meds also.

We all need to help eachother out and this is one of the best ways there is to
do it.

QTRANDI · 08-27-2008, 08:33 PM

I totally understand where you are coming from! My partner and I were bickering back and forth as to who should call the clinic to ask. WHAT is our worry for Pete's Sake?! We're already paying tons of money to them, and if they have a bit of medicine that you wouldn't have to fork the money out for - great! The worst they can tell you is No........

I called the other day and the office is very small so I am able to be more honest/open and just told them I felt awkward asking. They checked their stash, and had none. They were going to make a few calls and then get back to me - and told me not to order any medicines until I heard from them. (I have a few weeks still until I really need to order)

I totally understand your feelings though......100%
Randi

02-03-2008, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
SomedayMommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 16,194 Blog Entries: 75	Embarrassed to do it, but I did! I asked RE's office if they had any donated meds. And they said they will see if they have anything when I come in for our consult March 5. . It's so humbling, but it's worth a shot!

02-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
cmurt 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,311	Don't be embarassed at all! I wish someone would have told me to ask when I went through my fresch cycle. I hope you go home with lots of goodies at your next appointment!! __________________ Me:31 DH:48 DD 11/27/06 Twins Ethan and Elizabeth now 6 months old!!

08-27-2008, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
QTRANDI Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 1	Oh My! I totally understand where you are coming from! My partner and I were bickering back and forth as to who should call the clinic to ask. WHAT is our worry for Pete's Sake?! We're already paying tons of money to them, and if they have a bit of medicine that you wouldn't have to fork the money out for - great! The worst they can tell you is No........ I called the other day and the office is very small so I am able to be more honest/open and just told them I felt awkward asking. They checked their stash, and had none. They were going to make a few calls and then get back to me - and told me not to order any medicines until I heard from them. (I have a few weeks still until I really need to order) I totally understand your feelings though......100% Randi

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02-04-2008, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
BC-eli 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NY Posts: 25,244 Blog Entries: 278	Don't be embarrassed! I donated my leftover meds to my RE several times and ASKED that they please go to someone with no insurance coverage. He assured me they would. I am SURE I am not the only one to do that. And on top of that, I have seen SO many boxes of new meds at the RE's office. Sometimes he will open cabinets and drawers and I just see tons of IF meds! Plus- think of the $$ you have given them in the past! GOod luck! I hope you get something!

02-20-2008, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
JenX 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,026 Blog Entries: 12	That was smart....I am going to do the same thing if we go civilian. Just paying for IVF is going to suck let alone the meds..... Good luck to you!

02-20-2008, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
cat mommy 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: up North Posts: 1,018	Don't be embarrassed! I have insurance and will make sure to donate my leftovers to help out others who are not so fortunate.

02-20-2008, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC-KAMILI Health & Wellness Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 23,137	Nothing to be ashamed about. RE gave us donated meds our 1st cycle and I gave back all the meds that I had leftover, needles, gauze, alcohol wipes stuff we purchased ourselves.

03-04-2008, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
simbathedog 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NM Posts: 63	My RE has a board that patients post left over meds on for a fraction of the cost- I am in need of some follistim and menopure - I will ask to see if they have any donated - good idea I also saw a European web site ivfmeds.com that sells a lot cheaper but not sure how you get the prescription to them.

08-14-2008, 09:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
luvmakeup1000 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: carrollton tx Posts: 28	It's great you asked. I got half of my meds donated to me, so I only have to come up with the other half. This is my 2nd Ivf (FET) and I am pregnant and I am just waiting until 12 weeks and as long as my pregnancy is fine, then I am going to donate my meds also. We all need to help eachother out and this is one of the best ways there is to do it.