Hello, quick update. Well, okay, not quick. But quick by Hoss standards....

[BIG JOE]

They are not denying me treatment, just making sure that cheaper treatments don't work before prescribing the expensive ones. By expensive, I'm talking 40K a year.

The only thing that I am angry at them about is the amount of time it takes to get a decision. That is just plain and simple dereliction, IMHO.

But the rest of the stuff, having to qualify first by trying other meds, etc, I cannot say I wouldn't do too, if i were in their position. If other, effective and less expensive treatments exist, I would totally demand that folks try them first before ponying up the dough. Many have found relief with the less expensive routes, and if the insurance company did not do this, insurance rates would skyrocket for all of us. THat, by far, is the greater of the two evils.

Now, if they decide to deny my claim after all of the crap I've been through, when i met their requirments that they set out beforehand, THEN I'll be pissed. But i do not expect that to happen. They wouldn't do that because it would violate the agreement and set them up for a good lawsuit.

Again, to date, the insurance company has been fine, totally within their rights to require stuff from me. I am just mad at the delay in the decision making process in this case.

What ever the case may be Scott.. It's good to hear from you and know yer still Truck'n.

Your plight has come up here, a number of times. REAL good to here from you. The best of luck for a speedy recovery to some sort of normalcy.

Joe

 

[02SilverStroke]

Hoss, glad to have you back and glad to hear that you're doing better!!! I know what you mean about the insurance company wanting to pay for the "cheaper" medication first. I've taken Nexium for several years (fortunate to have a d-i-l that's a nurse and got samples). The last time I tried to fill a prescription, they (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) wouldn't pay for it and suggested Prevacid instead. They said that if the Prevacid didn't work, then they'd okay the Nexium. So far (knock on wood), the Prevacid works okay.

Hang in there and as Max said, keep a positive attitude. That will do as much good as anything else.

Oh, did I say we're all glad to have you back?????

 

[dpantazis]

hoss- hang in there! dp

 

[BamaSixGun]

WOW Hoss. sorry to hear of all that you have gone thru.

Glad to hear from ya today and I hope that you will continue to get stronger.

Thoughts and prayers are with you from me.

 

[Hoss 350]

Update again

Hey guys. I finally got the meds, and they have definitley helped. I got sick again after starting them, and was very worried that it was a downward spiral. I got a really bad fever, and was sure that I was e-room bound, but two hours later, fever was breaking, and 6 hours later I was 100% again. I am very excited about the meaning of that. I think i am getting better!

Skin has not cleared up much, but the irritation and discomfort is almost gone, so I can't complain there, either. Life is good. I just need to dodge some side-effects for a few more months and I get to reduce my dose!

Modern science and medicine rocks. THis same thing killed my great uncle Paul back in 1978, before they had any way to solve the problem.

Go drug companies!

 

[BamaSixGun]

Awesome news Hoss. So glad that you are on the road to recovery.

Keep us informed of your progress as time and health allow you too.

 

[platinum01]

That is great news Hoss. Glad to see the medS are working for you on your way to a full recovery. Keep us posted on how things are going.

 

[02SilverStroke]

Hang in there Hoss, we're all pulling for you!!!!