I think I finally am getting my health insurance/health issues under control

[TZ]

Spent a lot of time working with all my health issues today:
Issue one: the "pre-existing condition" crap. I got a second letter warning me of having this status. After calling my health advocate they said to talk to CIGNA because they probably had the info but hadn't gone through it. I called them and they found it and have now "reprocessed" them. I wonder now what that means but I think it won't be to bad (hopefully).

Issue two: Paying for my interferon. I did get confirmation that they will cover it and I have a new script ready..instead of the $1266 I paid I now have a copayment of $25!!wOOt!:woohoo:

Issue three: I talked to the people at Mayo today..They think that now that I've been on the interferon for a few weeks my body is adjusting so I shouldn't have too many side effects even if I increase the dosages..Which may be absolutely true because I have had almost no problems this week post injection. Now we aren't pleased that although my platelets went down (from 1620 to 1240) they didn't go lower..so we are gonna increase dosages.

*side note* Can I tell you how nice it is to be able to call/e-mail the people at Mayo for continuing advice on how to deal with my meds/issues...with VERY quick and informative responses.

Issue four: I submitted a claim for reinbursement of the $1266 I paid last month for the interferon so hopefully I will get that back one of these days.
All in all, I think there is light at the end of this long dark tunnel I have been traveling through for a long time...:)

[Cabcere]

1. Glad to hear it, TZ!

:hug: I'm so glad things are finally looking up for you - I haven't been around much lately but I know earlier you were having a lot of problems w/insurance, etc., and that's great that it finally seems to be getting straightened out. :pals: You certainly deserve a break! :hi:

[ThomCat]

2. I am so glad to hear some good news.

:hug:

I hope the insurance company doesn't give you any more problems.

[TZ]

5. How ya doing yourself Thom..

I know you've been having a rough go...:hug:

[ThomCat]

6. I'm hybernating.

I'm feel like I'm not in control of how I feel. I'm getting really strong mood swings. So I'm keeping my distance from people. I don't feel like I'm a reasonable person anymore, and I don't want people to think that this is who I am. :(

Hopefully that will pass. I miss talking to people.

[DarkTirade]

3. 1266 to 25... eh, minor differences.

:)

[Gormy Cuss]

4. Cool!

It's all heading in the right direction.
:bounce:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

7. This is great news

Sounds like you're making real progress. WOOHOO!!!

[Longhorn]

8. This is such good news!

And I know how you feel about the Mayo Clinic people. I've had a similar experience with my MD Anderson team. In my case, they are providing second opinions but I feel better about the first opinion when it is corroborated.

I wish you continued good progress on your road to good health! :hug:

[TZ]

10. And how are you doing?

Very well I hope....:hi:

[Longhorn]

11. I'm doing well!

I'm a bit anemic but that's expected. It will be a few weeks before my next MRI. In the meantime, I'm living a fairly normal life -- just a little tired for the week after treatment.

Thanks for thinking of me! We'll both keep getting better, okay? :hi:

[littlebit]

9. Great news

glad things are starting to work out.

[Random_Australian]

12. Ha! It certainly has been a looooong time. It's great to see that things are picking up.

Maybe one of their employees got a cursed novelty plush banana that is making them behave? ;)

[no name no slogan]

13. Mayo are top-notch

Glad to hear your health problems are getting sorted out. And getting proper insurance will definitely help, too.

:thumbsup:

[CreekDog]

14. i never wanted to pry

but i've been sending you good vibes for a while now. take care. :hug:

[Dr. Strange]

15. Woohoo!

'Bout time they got their asses in line!

You wins a kitty:

[LeftishBrit]

16. Glad to hear this!

And hoping that this puts you on the road to much better health!

[Bullwinkle925]

17. this truly is good news . . .

i'll be keeping my eyes, fingers, toes crossed for you.

i know it's such a pain to deal with insurance companies - apart from your illness as well.

keep your chin up.

bw925

:hug:

[My Good Babushka]

18. yay!

Hope you are feeling much better, and your insurance is straightened out and they give you your $.

[quip]

19. I love hearing good news!

I'm so happy for you, TZ! I know that this entire ordeal has been a tremendous mental burden on you on top of your health problems, so hopefully this will all pass and you can concentrate on overcoming your physical conditions as well.

Eleven hugs for you!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

:hi:

[nuxvomica]

20. I am so happy the treatment is working for you

Medical issues are challenging enough without the artificially created problems with insurance. I just watched the movie Flawless and suggest you see it because you'd probably find the ending very satisfying. :thumbsup:

[lizerdbits]

21. You know what your problem is?

You keep thinking you have health problems. If you just stop thinking you're sick it will go away.

For those who don't know the background behind the statement: :sarcasm:

[TZ]

22. Yeah I know...

I really wanted to go to Mayo and have a large needle stuck in my ass....;-)

[LeftishBrit]

23. Or at least you preferred it to drinking some good yak milk!

Tut tut tut!