My mother(whos 56) has a Peptic Ulcer...does anyone know of any good home remedies or ANYTHING that could help relieve her pain? i ask this because she can not get a medical program...so she cant afford a doctor..

Ah, well you see unless you live in a third world nation she can get medical attention, either through a free clinic or through a program of sliding pay scale, or through state or county/city medical for indigent adults.

She has a peptic ulcer, this is a serious medical problem that will lead to bleeding ulcers. Home remedies do not work - the damage is done - meaning she has ulceration.

I do not know what city/town you live in so I can not link you to the public health department for your area - however you can find it through either the yellow pages or a search engine. The search engine should include the phrase "Public health - Your Town" (Your town is of course the name of the city or town you live in.

Get a hold of public health department, explain to them the situation - that she has a peptic ulcer and can not afford medical insurance and they will know exactly which programs are available in your area for her situation.

If she is in pain or having a flare up she can go to what ever passes for your county hospital. County hospital is Government Hospital and will see her through emergency department and will treat and even prescribe medications.

Payment will require her sitting there and answering questions - they will decide for her a scale upon which she will pay (A percentage based on income) and payments. Payments could be as little as $10.00 a month.

If she is not employed and not married she may be eligible for various programs which include medical, food stamps and even a check.

Being 56 she may be able to make a partial claim against Social Security, or be eligible for partial disability insurance.

All of this can be done through what ever passes for county or city Public health Department If you live in a small town then most likely the nearest big city is your county seat or serves your area for public health.

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"Ah, well you see unless you live in a third world nation she can get medical attention"
Unless you live in Canada *_^
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by Vashtar on May 28th, 2007
Canada has what the USA dreads and sees as a threat to democracy - Socialized medicine - trust me its far superior than the kind of medical the USA has.
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by Athrael on May 28th, 2007
Huh? Then why do we hear stores such as the ones where people come down from Canada to get x-rayed using machines at Veterinarian's offices because Canada is too backed up to even x-ray people?
The ex-Canadians I know HATE the medical system up there.
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by Vashtar on May 28th, 2007
Most likely because they are not aware of how many Americans do not stand in any line for any medical care because many poor Americans have no idea that there is free medical for every American in the country. When I say poor I mean uninsured Americans. The knowledge is not out there on the street. In Fact America pretends that there are no social medical services in America.
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by Athrael on May 28th, 2007
well my mother is getting Veterans benefits social security...she makes like 1500$ a month...but she pays 2600$ a month in bills!!! so all the medical hospital want her to pay 89$ down for treatment...she barely is left with 50$ at the end of the month so how can she afford that??? it pisses me off about healthcare in my city...see my mother borrows money from those payday loans and has to pay them back then borrow the money the next day to pay for bills....water,electric, 2 mortgages, phone, television...i mean its outrageous...so she cant afford any thing around here...ive tried what you said and they have said the same thing "she makes to much to qualify"
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by gamergirl on May 28th, 2007
Gamegirl your mom has good reason to have ulcers. Her financial situation is bad, very bad and she should consider bankruptcy at this time. Go to ER during the next flare-up - County hospital, yes they will bill you for an ER visit but you can get the ball rolling in that area. No you do not have to pay the whole bill in one lump some, yes you can pay $10.00 a month for ever as long as you are paying not much can happen to already doomed credit.
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by Athrael on May 29th, 2007
I've lived in America all my life, and I'm not sure I know a single person who doesn't know you can get free medical care (in America).
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by Vashtar on May 29th, 2007
There are many who do not, thus many are not treated for illnesses until it is too late. First argument I ever hear from sick uninsured people is "I don't have medical insurance". One of the reasons why so many ask for home remedies for stuff -
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by Athrael on May 29th, 2007
That's pretty sad. Somebody should inform them.
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by Vashtar on May 30th, 2007

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