I don't know what's wrong with me

Swollen lymph nodes here and there, lost 10 pounds in months without trying, night sweats (sometimes) and fatigue. Been going on for quite awhile now. Random pains. I can't afford health insurance here in Florida and haven't been to the Doctor. I feel like I'm better off not knowing. A while back my car developed a black mold that just covered the interior. I went in with bleach and cleaned all of it off but it won't come out of the carpets or heat/ac system. Maybe that got me who knows. It's my only car though and I need it, as work is 30 miles away. I've never felt worse though since. It's just every day, no choice but to grind away feeling like death. Seems like every since I moved here my health has been in the gutter. It's too stressful here in everyway, but I'm stuck. My mother is aging and needs me around, and I ain't got anywhere else to go really.

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Sweetpoison · 41-45, F

Low- or no-cost options (in order of urgency)

1. Emergency room (ER)
• In many countries (including the U.S.), ERs must see you regardless of ability to pay
• You do not have to pay upfront
• If something serious is going on, this is the safest route
• Bills can often be reduced, forgiven, or put on assistance plans later

2. Free or sliding-scale clinics
Look for:
• “Free clinic”
• “Community health center”
• “Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)”
They charge based on income — sometimes $0.

3. Public health department
They often evaluate:
• swollen lymph nodes
• TB, HIV, chronic infections
Testing is frequently free or very low cost.

4. Teaching hospitals
Hospitals with medical schools often have:
• charity care
• reduced fees
• social workers who help eliminate bills

If you are in the U.S.

You can:
• Call 211 (United Way) — tell them you have concerning medical symptoms and no money
• Ask specifically for “charity care” or “financial assistance”

What not to do
• Don’t ignore this
• Don’t self-diagnose or treat with supplements/antibiotics
• Don’t wait months hoping it goes away