Need so much help, not sure where to start

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Scout1070Member23 October 2022 01:33:27

So my partner and I have been desperate to get to France so we can see each other (of course) but to help me recover from Cancer and so my 18 year old daughter doesn’t have to keep her life on hold anymore but we knock one problem down and another shows up.

My doctors won’t release more than a week of my pain medication because I take high dose opioids and I suffer with to much pain to get up and leave without them and I have no idea how hard it will be to get a doctor and get my prescription, I can’t afford to just go back and forth oh and I am way to weak.

I would appreciate any ideas or names of doctors or absolutely any help, we are looking at places near Disneyland because we could use some happiness but I thought finding an English speaking doctor might be easier in Paris.

also looking for a 3 month rental out near Disney as well

hoping this lovely forum has some suggestions

tangochica007New member23 October 2022 09:23:29

Try Airbnb and go onto Google to find an English speaking cancer doctor. Ask your partner to do the work; this sb simple. Most doctors have email or contact info.

Gloria

kmazzsterNew member23 October 2022 12:15:56

You won't be on French health until you get on the plan, and you can't apply until you've been a resident at least three months. So you will need insurance to cover your prescriptions for a while. They are likely to be cheaper here anyway. Whether or not a French doctor will give you the same prescription is another matter.

There are English speaking doctors in many places in France. The US consulate or embassy might be able to provide a list for your area.

susansoleMember23 October 2022 15:05:34

I have lived in France for the past 6 years. My daughter came over with her children for a holiday and needed some antibiotics for my grandaughter. At that time I did not have a Dr here however the Dr in the village spoke English and had no issue prescribing my grandaughter antibiotics. My daughter had the medication name but no prescription. The Dr was happy to write a script for her no charge. Obviously when getting the tablets we had to pay a little but only a few euro. I am sure you will not have any problems especially if you already have a script also cancer, heart and other incurable conditions are free in France for residents anyway.

Scout1070Member21 November 2022 10:22:46

Thank you so much for your responses, I move tomorrow and not even close to ready but hey I will figure it out….I hope

YogineeViP21 November 2022 10:57:25

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Hello Scout1070,

No need to worry much. It will be alright

Good luck for your new adventure!

I'm sure that you will love France

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team

ASHLAWEDMember21 November 2022 12:20:13

You can look for English speaking doctors on Doctolib (online or via the app) www.doctolib.fr. I recommend finding both a general practitioner and the specialists that you require. You can also look at the American Hospital in Paris. They have a wide range of specialties and their website is in English. https://www.american-hospital.org/en/our-specialties Wishing you all the best with your move.

rosiesheikhNew member23 November 2022 10:29:25

@Yoginee hi

rosiesheikhNew member23 November 2022 10:32:50

@rosiesheikh

i would like some information on what i should do to live in france and work .. i am a uk resident but my boy friend live in france. I would like to spend more time with him..

alphayashMember02 December 2022 10:06:23

#10

Hey Scout, Hope you get better soon and fight your way out through this hurdle.

jozefbehrMember16 December 2022 03:50:50

#11

Don't worry , it will be alright ...

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