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Sometimes, one must take things into your own hands......
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lisou
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Good for you Norma, happy to hear of the quick response, he must be a good doctor.
I'm so glad he answerred so quickly and you have an appt to get to the bottom of everything.
debster913
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I agree--and being proactive in your care is also in your favor! Wishing you the best!
Love,
Debi (debster913)
sheridan07
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Good luck with your app.
Absolutely perfect letter and response-you are right on-we have to be in charge of our own health care!!! Best wishes...Deb
Best wishes...Deb
BDMc
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Dear Norma, You are a great role model for how one should handle these issues. You are always in my prayers. Thanks, Brian
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Norma,
Looks like things are moving along. Good letter ... and glad you received a response and action so quickly.
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"Time asks no questions" ... Des'ree ... 'You Gotta Be'
Looks like things are moving along. Good letter ... and glad you received a response and action so quickly.
Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"Time asks no questions" ... Des'ree ... 'You Gotta Be'
Great news, Norma
Norma, I'm very sorry I missed this thread earlier, but you wrote a great letter and you got a great response and so now you have a good plan. You will be in my thoughts going forward.
Best wishes,
Jim
Best wishes,
Jim
K
Karlynn
So, we're thinking about you! I'm assuming you're down there now. You're in my prayers.
M
Mary
CThrock
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Your right Mary, May 18th. Time will go by fast.
Your in my prayers Norma!!
Your in my prayers Norma!!
My appointment is scheduled for May, God willing. I sent Dr. Cooley the CD that I had on the "right heart cath" that my cardio did this past July to review ahead of time, therefore, if he deems it necessary perhaps they can schedule this test over there. (Thanks to Kimmie for suggesting I do this!
)There's no mention of surgery
therefore I am assuming that all we're doing is going up to & discuss & re-evaluate my situation.As of this writing, I am feeling absolutely fine considering I ran out of the "revatio" about 2 weeks ago because my insurance company decided that their Rx carrier (Medco) was NOT going to pay for it any longer. So, as of Jan 1st, I had to change to Accredo & I'm still waiting for my cardio's office to provide the new carrier the Rx info & get pre-authorization. As of yesterday, the insurance had NOT received anything from my cardio's office. So my questions is, "where the heck is the urgency" on my cardio's behalf if my PH pressures are as high as he said they were!
I get soooo frustrated with them! Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts & concerns. I appreciate it so much!!
Jkm7
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Please excuse my ignorance and I admit to it but it confuses me that some here have said that viagra and revatio are close to the same drug. Am I correct I have read that?
If so, why the hugely costly revatio vs. the nominal cost viagra?
If this is truly a stupid question, I apologize, but I have wondered about this.
You have my most sincere best wishes the wonderful Dr. Cooley will be able to provide the care you seek.
If so, why the hugely costly revatio vs. the nominal cost viagra?
If this is truly a stupid question, I apologize, but I have wondered about this.
You have my most sincere best wishes the wonderful Dr. Cooley will be able to provide the care you seek.
I understand that it is the same as viagra but I cannot swear to that. In fact, my DH suggested he go to our PCP & get an Rx for it & then give me the meds.......don't think this would fly though!!
ALCapshaw2
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As of this writing, I am feeling absolutely fine considering I ran out of the "revatio" about 2 weeks ago because my insurance company decided that their Rx carrier (Medco) was NOT going to pay for it any longer. So, as of Jan 1st, I had to change to Accredo & I'm still waiting for my cardio's office to provide the new carrier the Rx info & get pre-authorization. As of yesterday, the insurance had NOT received anything from my cardio's office. So my questions is, "where the heck is the urgency" on my cardio's behalf if my PH pressures are as high as he said they were!
Norma Jean -
As you said, "Sometimes, one must take things into your own hands...... "
Remember, YOU can call your Cardiologist's office, ASK for the Prescription, Copy it, and send it on to whomever needs it to 'get the ball rolling'.
I've found that Office Staff aren't nearly as motivated to action or as concerned to make sure that the right information gets sent to the right people in a timely manner as I am when I want something done.
Push those buttons!
'AL Capshaw'
p.s. You could also get a FREE and informed opinion on the equivalency of those drugs by asking your Pharmacist, not to mention an almost immediate response.
K
Karlynn
ROFL Holy smokes did I miss that one. That'll teach me to read before I put on glasses or have my contacts in!!!I think Norma's appointment is in May.
Unfortunately Al, it's not that simple, if it were, I would have had that Rx to my insurance the same day! The doctor's office needs to fill out a questionnaire, sign it & fax it back to them along w/the Rx. They (ins co) wants to make sure that the form is returned from the cardio's office & no place else!
And you brought up a good point, I am fixing to call the pharmacy & ask them this very information! Thank you!
