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Re: DR. appt went great. ITs amazing to be understood.
From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 14:45:38 -0500 (CDT)
I can't answer specifically as each insurance co. is different, but my
advice would be this:
know what is covered, read the whole boring manual if you have to, that
way you will be sure of where you stand in case it comes up. Also, in
my insurance, appt's with specialists are covered as long as I get a
referral so, check that aspect out with your policy.
Something else to keep in mind, sometimes if an appt. or procedure is
not covered there is an 'appeal' process where you can communicate what
you want and why with the insurance co. and try to get what you need
that way.
As far as fertility issues not being covered, like you said getting
pregnant is not the reason for the appt., so that should not be a
problem, even though the Dr. is an RE.
Good luck and go prepared!
At Wed, 31 May 2000, Angel wrote:
>
>Barbara,
>I have an appointment with my new RE in Jackson, Mississippi on June
>29th. I was hoping to get in sooner as I have not been feeling to well,
>but I am still happy that we have gotten this far. I called to talk to
>the nurse, and office staff and they were WONDERFUL! I was so surprised,
>I don't know if it is because of the referral or if they are just great.
>But what I have seen so far is that state run facilities are usually
>great. I'll let you all know how it goes. OH< they take my insurance
>no problem, so hopefullly my ins. company will not give me a fuss. The
>policy states that it doesn't cover fertility treatments. But I am not
>going to get pregnant, just feel better. Any ideas on what to do just
>in case they want to make it difficult???
>Thanks,
>Angel
>
>At Tue, 30 May 2000, Barbara wrote:
>>
>>Angel:
>>I am so happy for you! You did it girl! It sounds like you will be
>>getting the help you need. When do you see the RE? do you have an appt.
>>yet? Take care of yourself and please keep us informed of your progress,
>>I am so proud of you, that you did this for yourself, I think we are
>>learning alot about ourselves through PCOS, not just about our health,
>>but our own strength and determination, and our ability to reach out and
>>help each other, May God bless us all.
>>At Mon, 29 May 2000, Angel wrote:
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>>>Hi, Ladies,
>>>Just had to give you the great news!! After 16 years of suffering, and
>>>alot of heartache, Today, I found a Dr. who would listen to me. My Dr.
>>>appt. went fabulous with my new gyn. I went in prepared, just like
>>>Barbara said.I took a typed-written letter of my last 6 months cycle,
>>>and all my symptoms. WE finally got to see my blood work, and the Dr.
>>>noted high levels of testosterone, LH, and DHEA. ( Laughing now, the
>>>nurse told me again today, Boy your testosterone sure is LOW.) I told
>>>him of my symptoms, and asked about PCOS, and he confirmed my Dx. that
>>>I do have PCOS !!! His options for treatment were 1. BCpills, or 2.
>>>Clomid to get pregnant. I told him that neither of these were really
>>>options I would consider. I asked him about using Met, and he had no
>>>idea. He actually told me he didn't know, and that if that was a course
>>>of action I was interested in, he would refer me to a great friend who
>>>is an RE at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, who is
>>>supposed to be tops in his field, and would definitely know of any new
>>>treatments. I can't explain how ecstatic I felt to finally be
>>>acknowledged as having a little bit of common sense. Although I still
>>>have to go to the RE, it is wonderful to know that hopefully I can now
>>>get treatment, and my dh knows I am not a raving lunatic. Just had to
>>>share my news with you all. Thanks so much , esp. Barbara and Kay, and
>>>all the others who helped me get the confidence I needed to be fearless.
>>>
>>>Still can't believe it,
>>>Angel
>>
>>--
>>Barbara
>>
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Barbara
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