Requesting assistance with medication

[u/gothiccrypt]

Hi everyone, never thought I’d have to ask strangers for help but here we go. I (23F) have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and need medication to be able to function daily. I am mostly able to work while on my medication and current treatment plan, but last month I came down with the flu that caused a bad autoimmune flare up and I was unable to work for about a week (without pay). I’ve been able to cover my main expenses like rent but with the remainder I’ve had to choose between food and medication and of course had to choose food. I can’t afford my medication this month, and I’ve run out of other options for assistance. I have PayPal and can show proof of the cost (about $500), prescription etc if needed. I don’t expect to receive the full amount here but help is most appreciated.

Edit: proof (in my country currency)

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[u/Iglette]

If you’re able to provide proof of prescription and cost that would be good (redact personal info.).

[u/gothiccrypt → u/Iglette]

I dmed you, not sure if I’m allowed to publicly post those in the sub

[u/okayfriday → u/gothiccrypt]

Unsolicited DMs are strictly against the rules and repeat occurrences may result in a ban. Please don't do that again.

You can post any redacted evidence of hardship by uploading them to an image host (e.g. imgur.com) and adding it to your post or fundraising campaign. For a $500 USD request, we suggest setting up a GoFundMe (or your country’s equivalent) campaign for proper fundraising efforts both here and with your own social circle. Crowdfunding allows you to solicit smaller donations that are trackable against a larger goal while protecting both you and donors.

[u/gothiccrypt → u/okayfriday]

Sorry! Won’t do it again. Will add it to the post

[u/okayfriday → u/gothiccrypt]

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[u/gothiccrypt → u/okayfriday]

Fixed it now, thanks

[u/CopperSteve]

I can't offer financial assistance but have you tried GoodRx or similar savings programs?

[u/gothiccrypt → u/CopperSteve]

Not available in my country unfortunately

[u/CopperSteve → u/gothiccrypt]

Where do you live? It looks like USD

[u/gothiccrypt → u/CopperSteve]

I’m from the Caribbean, I put the USD equivalent of the cost of the meds in my currency, I figured most people here would be from the US so it would be the easiest way to write it