Kristen,

Did you know that you can order Rx meds online, so long as you have a valid prescription? It might pay to check around. For instance, the very first place I checked has Advair 100/50 diskus for $157. Still horribly expensive, but better than what you're paying by quite a bit. Here's the link.
If you check some different sites online, you might find it for even less.

Not having insurance does suck. Health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance are almost more important to me than my salary! I'm lucky to have a good job with good benefits, but every year we have to pay a higher % out of pocket as the company cuts back on what it pays.

I agree -- everyone I've ever heard of who's tried Advair has raved about it. I haven't had to use albuterol since I started Advair, and I used to have to use it before every ride, hike, etc. Albuterol is much less costly than Advair but raises my heart rate considerably. You're really not supposed to have to use it more than a couple of times a week.

Emily