There are some physicians that combine therapies.... Like my or methotrexate plus other forms of treatment like with humira or Remicade. But if your doctor shortens your dosing time in half it may...
Yikes Randy! Do they have any idea what's causing it? Please keep us updated!. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Clo...
I was unsure how that worked. I took an early retirement and the previous insurance was available so I didn't have the "working Medicare vs. company insurance" questions.... That's how my Remicade...
CC, Its a pain to go thru this nerve wracking experience. I'm unsure what the rules are regarding working and having Medicare as your primary. Crossing my fingers for both of us! Clo...
Straydog, Medicare paid their portion and BCBS then denied their parts. The BCBS timeline is close to after the Medicare payment was made. Medicare said they forward secondary insurance claims to the...
Minnie, So sorry you are going thru all of this. I too suffered from kidney stones. I had surgery to get rid of them and started Potassium Citrate. I developed a new one that was smaller. I chose to...
You are right. If the insurance is a workplace policy all the requirements the policy had before Medicare was primary are still enforced. (For me that's using only preferred providers) Today I did...
Glad you are out of the hospital. The after surgery anxiety is bothersome. It took me a bit after surgery for it to get better. My doctor said anesthesia can do that to you and he has seen it impact...
UB, I'm sorry for your loss. It's so difficult when you lose a loved one--even if it is expected. Do you have anyone to talk to when you feel the need to binge? Can you instead pick up the phone or...
Carr, On the barrier wipes, use more or them.... They make sprays and they work also. I use powder and build up right by my stoma 3 times and then I put the ring/seal around the stoma. I use the "C"...
Lab, I've been experiencing periods of AFib. Thought it was the medication. I had my first 2025 infusion and while receiving it I could feel it traveling thru my port and out my left shoulder area...
CC, wonderful news! It's like the sun shining over a rainbow and a pot of gold all in one setting! I'm so Happy for you! I hope mine turns out as well. January 2025 infusion... Medicare and BCBS both...
Lab, Is your heart function impaired now? Will. It repair itself..... Is it a temporary or long term issue? Any thing they can do to make it better? I hope you find answers and that you have a...
Steve, Reach out to your GI via the portal or call them Monday morning...unless you are experiencing fevers, chills, raised larger red boil like areas that are painful, if you start vomiting, have...
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Steve, Checking in on you . You've received lots of good advice from the regulars here. They are an invaluable source of information and support. I hope you are doing well. Clo...
The claim was denied because supposedly "a preferred provider" was not used. I didn't need a pre-approval with the billing codes used. I'll keep digging....but we should not have to fight so hard to...
Lab, I'm sorry to hear this. I have not had what you had happen..... But have been having afib and pressure after my infusions...unsure why. I have an appointment in a few months. I'll let you know...
The only protein drink that I can keep down during a flare is the Walmart Equate original. Chocolate. I've tried many others but they just make me puke or I feel much worse.... I hope you feel better...
Steve, Ok... Not good news. Any other tests? Blood or fecal? I'd start back up on the enemas if you still have them or the script. Id finish the Prednisone treatment plan AND I'd listen to what your...
Vent warning ... Vent warning... Doctor that moved suites is adjusting his bill....only because his office manager left a voicemail in May that they would not charge me if there was an issue. They...
Happy New Year. Everyone!. Old Mike.... Even with an ostomy... with blood... I'd call my doctor and find out what was going on. Be safe everyone! Clo...
Welcome to the forum. Have you had tests done? What were the results? A person can have few symptoms and yet be experiencing internal GI damage, and a person can experience some concerning symptoms...
Randy, Hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas! Happy New Year everyone! 🎉🎉🎉 Clo...
Lab, I hope that taking the meds will drive your antibodies down so you can continue with Remicade. I take methotrexate to keep mine down. We've had a few times where I've had issues after an...
I have wondered why insurance board members, ceos, upper management employees...etc...are drawing such large salaries and yet everyone's benefits are scrutinized and denied if possible. I hired a...
I had to switch my infusion clinic. When the new clinic billed Medicare and BCBS they used the nurses name... Not a problem.... Everything went thru fine. I went in last week and my nurse quit.......
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful! Clo...
Michelejc, Thanks! Will ask about the tea and the blood test. We were on the phone with BCBS yesterday trying to get authorization on the genetic test.... And then they transferred me to someone else...
The containers said organic spearmint tea and organic green tea with no other added ingredients.... So I dunno.. They came in these individual unbleached little sacks...... .I can't remember the...
And... Skin issues started after tea. It's one of the things my PCP, dermatologist, and oncologist all warned me about. Clo...
Sue, OMG.. I did say green tea. It should have said mint tea. Spearmint and peppermint tea to be precise. I'll have to go in and change it. For some reason I keep wanting to think Green tea and mint...
I swore I was gonna stay off here... But wanted to check in and see if anyone else has had to drink green and mint teas? The oncologist recommended at least 20 to 24 ounces of cold brewed green...
Thanks all for your replies. I'm currently in Texas. The weather is beautiful. Im enjoying the cold front that's come thru and the cows and horses frolicking in the pasture. I think I am trying to...
Well, I had the second scan which showed the growth stayed the same. It also showed retained fluid in the endometrial? area. I will.have another scan in December and in January we are going to have a...
Still waiting on oncologist office to get my stuff sent in. They have the office set up so you can't just call in and talk to anyone.... You HAVE to leave a freaking message and then they are...
Hope it went well! 🤞🤞 Clo...
Ok... Just read it. Sorry was trying not to Google anything right now..... It sounds really painful. I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Clo...
Another day doing that girls job. I'm so frustrated I could scream. BCBS has a pre-approval number. You call in and speak to a person. She said she sent the docs in, she alluded via email.. BCBS said...
It sounds like you have covered everything as much as you can. BCBS did this with Baylor this year. They signed an extension for 6 months and even with that extension they bickered until the very...
And yes... I did have kidney surgery... A laser stone removal. I struggle with the feeling that I have to pee a lot of the time. I'm wondering if this has something to do with it......
Today was spent trying to fix appointments. The whole day... Just gone. They had an issue with some machine during my scans... And so we had to reschedule. November the 4th was the soonest. Abdomen...
Wait til the probation period is up. Personally I'd double check my hiring contract. Usually there's a clause that asks if there's anything that you know of and if that could prohibit you from doing...
Clo, I joined in 2014. The members here have helped me so much.....
Thanks for the responses guys. I have eye bags that go down to my knees. I'm so freaked out about this. I did go in for my Remicade. My colorectal surgeon and GI were adamant about keeping up on...
So very glad to read that you are with us!. Hopefully you are feeling better and everything continues in an upward trend! Clo...
So sorry you are having pain. I'd never heard of this before. What causes it? Clo...
Well, my urogynocologist was out of pocket, so I sent the report to colorectal surgeon. Once he received the actual report he contacted a gynecologist oncologist. I had my first visit with them last...
Good to hear from someone able to obtain the medication! My colorectal surgeon was against my taking Wegovy. I've had 4 surgeries for obstructions and he's experienced some of his patients having...
So very glad things are going better! Please let us know how it goes. Clo...