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Not sure what to do

kiakim
kiakim
I was just informed today that our insurance plans at my job are changing. They are dropping the carrier I use now. I am feeling really stressed out about this because I don't know what to do. I have to find a new Dr. and neurologist but I don't know how this works. Will a new neuro automatically continue giving me copaxone? I am hoping for a smooth transition and that the costs of everything don't go up. I really liked my neuro too and after reading some of the stories here about peoples dealings with their neurologists and Dr's I am really nervous about this. Thanks for listening, I am open for advice!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Relax. Things will work out. You might find a better dr and a neuro? Positive
ricanfemale30
ricanfemale30
Some neuros are willing to work with u if ya don't have ins,when I lost my ins I told my doc I couldn't afford to go to him..he said ionly have to pay copay price ad long as I donthave ins..good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
im in a simular situation...ive had the same nuero for 2 yrs...now my ins. wont let me get the out of network referral to see her..my last appt. was jan 3rd...she gave me my meds with 5 refills and told me to come in monthly to get a script that you cant have refills,she said she would do this for 6 monbths till i can find another nuero..God bless her!!!!!!!!!

hope things work out for you as i too am looking for new doc..your new one should keep ypou on all your meds...
hugs
amy
hmmmingbird
hmmmingbird
I would get all my records from the original neuro to take to the new one so you don't have to have tests repeated, and the new doc will have a starting point.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dito on RELAX! It WILL work out!!

The same thing happened to me - it actually worked out for the best as it opened up more experienced providers although they are out of area and I have to drive 1.5 hours to their office. But worth it for as often as I see my Dr.

ABOVE ALL - it is your body. Don't let the Neuro or any other Dr tell you what you need to do. My Neuro wants me on Tysabri and I am relatively symptom free at the moment and no disabilities/ loss of function. When I questioned about PML - he replied he would rather be dead than crippled. I looked that SOB in the eye and said "then you've never been close to death!" I can't really blame him for saying that - I used to say the same thing until I had a near death experience that changed my perspective entirely! Heck look at Eric Legande (Rutgers football player paralyzed from neck down) - Dr told him he would most likely be on respirator for the rest of his life - is sorta starting to walk now!! It will never be what it was for him, but he took the cards he was delt, said his prayers, trusted in God and tackled the next day! He knows what life is about! What Character!!!

I am simply treating with LDN. No diet mods or anything else. I am kinda wondering if I am living on borrowed time as most here have experienced some paralysis/loss of function at one time or another. Maybe I should start one of the diets and some supplements along with an Ex pgrm?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with the relax theory. I too am in the same situation having moved to a new state and new lousy insurance which few take but found a neuro to take me and if he is no good I will go on to the next one. I have changed neuros X 2 prior in my old state and the new one gave me Copaxone without batting an eye. They all want a new MRI (money maker for them) and just agree to it and get your Rxs filled and decide if you want to stay with this person or not. They are all very well cared for by Big Pharma (some better than others and with different pharmas but in the end you will get what you want and they will be duely compensated) so not to worry. Just don't ask to stop a drug - that they don't like. It may take a few docs to get to the one you feel comfortable with but just have your records with you and Rxs with you and you should be golden.