Update

Friends husband is in hospital with a broken hip.
Then doctor's office called and insurance won't pay for botox injections for migraines, so had to cancel that but keep the appointment, because next week is Christmas no one would be able to fill my scripts so I need to get scripts tomorrow for my pain meds...and will possibly have an RA appointment on Friday...don't know yet... and I'm so very exhausted from this past weekend whirl around graduation for my daughter...
I'll try to post when I can and so very sorry, I'm not here for y'all to help...
Finger's crossed for everything to go good for the rest of this week.

Hi Chart I hope you can get the appointment for Friday. I know the doctor has been really frustrating you with canceling appointments. It's time that he gives you that appointment. I also hope your appointment to get your meds works out well for you. I am sorry that the insurance is giving you a hard time with the botox. Take care.

love and hugs
Loretta

^^ditto^^

A friend of mine went through the same process. He had been suffering from migraines for years, and he ran the gambit of assorted medications, but they just weren't effective.

He heard about the use of botox for migraines, and same thing, it was that "automatic denial" the first time out of the gate, but with his doctor's support, he did eventually get them covered.

He's been getting these injections now for the past few years and he said it's the best relief he's ever experienced!

Hang in there. Sometimes we have to fight a little for what we want/need, are eager to try. It helps when your doctor is supportive and can document that you've tried alternatives. From what I've read, people have had very good results.

Be gentle but firm, and don't give up....



M.

Thank you, no help for the botox, so it was just an PM office visit and got my refills.

RA doctor appointment went good, he said he could refer me out to a more specialized neurologist but I said "no" and just wanted to stay on the methotrexate for now and we talked about slowly getting it increased to .6 for me. If I get more weakness then I'll consider another neurologist but for now will hold off as I'm pretty stable, except for my right knee...might have an ortho doc take a look at my knee if it continues to bother me. Actually got a brace on my knee today, and I do not wear it very often.
I have started coughing at night which is not good for me, so finger's crossed that doesn't get bad...

Hubby is getting the rest of his teeth pulled out on the 30 December, which will lead to expensive medical bills, I told him he should try to keep them, but he's determined so it's his mouth and money...

Yes, this dentist mentioned a plate and implants, (guess it's a newer type thinking/idea) so you don't loose bone structure...Thank You Sophia A! I truly appreciate ideas...and I also hope this cough won't go any worse...
My friends Husband that's in hospital had surgery late last night they put 3 screws in his hip (conservative approach) to take care of the break, he had a clean break which is good if you have to get a break. and his hip ball was intact which is very good. but his age works against him, so we'll see...He did good and they had him sit up today, should have him up a little each day and if he's not home by Christmas, We will go and visit on Christmas day as that day can be lonely...

Char:

Sorry to hear that the botox wasn't approved, that's a real bummer. I hope the cough isn't anything serious I pray that you are fine.

I hope that your hubby's dental work goes well. I know pulling teeth can be so painful. I hope that his implants go well too.

Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas. I hope that you'll be feeling well and can enjoy the day to it's fullest.

Hugs,
Barbara

One last thing, I got severe vertigo as a side effect from the Botox.... and it didn't help my migraines.

The vertigo was bad enough that I had multiple MRIs for it...... stopped driving for many weeks.......etc.

Anyway, it can be really help some people, but it's not a "miracle" for everyone.

--Tina