24 Feb, 2021 → by ClaimboUser741778
Won’t give me Covid shot or help with doctors because I wear a face shield due to calustrophobia.
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I have been refused a Covid-19 shot because I I cannot wear a face mask. I am diagnosed claustrophobic and highly allergic to the lint in a face mask, as well. I do wear a full shield whenever I do go out which isn't often. It would be beneficial that someone like me get the Covid shot I'm over 65 with other health concerns, but they don't care. Also, I cannot get a podiatrist to see me. I need new orthotics as the old ones are ready to be redone and I am in so much pain I can barely walk. I understand that they are as afraid of Covid as I am, but they are doctors and their oath says Do No Harm. They are Harming me. My feet will need so much work including painful shots if I have to wait much longer to address the problems. There may not be any coming back from this as the damage may be too great. I pay a small portion for my insurance as it is through my husband, but I am getting no benefits and wondering why I am paying for something I am not getting. Rite Aid has generously offered to help me and I am getting the shot there. I guess they aren't as prejudiced against disabled people as Motion Picture/UCLA Health is. User's recommendation: fight them with everything you can. They don't care about you if your problems are hard to handle. The doctors will not fight for you. You have to fight it alone.