Just Saw the Post-Thanks for checking on me-I have been really busy taking care of my wife. We were on a trip at Thanksgiving and she fell and has a spiral Fracture to her right Humerus. She had to...
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The Retina DR has me getting them at 4 week intervals but will monitor progress to see if the time between shots can be extended....
It was diagnosed on my yearly exam. I have had Dry Macular for several years. It progressed slowly but I really noticed when reading the eye chart this exam. Will keep you posted. I have my next...
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Opthal Exam-I get one every year. Have had Dry Macular for a while. Optal Dr noticed some vision change and ran the Retina Test he does every year and referred me to a Retina Specialist and he said...
Quincy, No one in my family has had it. Without treatment the Wet progresses quickly. I just had the first shot. Not as bad as I expected. Will be checking with my GI Doctor next week to discuss this...
Thanks for the response. My GI Doctor is out of town. Will check with him next week....
I have just been diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration. Currently on Entyvio. The First Line of treatment is Anti-VEGF treatment which is a monoclonal Biologic given thru an eye injection. Just...
I have done a lot of research on this and I would suggest going to a person that specializes in Medicare plan selections. They will be able to go over the plan you are being offered and compare the...
Thanks for the information. I will talk with my PCP on Tuesday and also let my GI DR know about the test....
Just had my Lab work for my early physical. I have been on Entyvio for 1 year. My results for Absolute EOS came back High (910). This test has always been in the normal range. Has anyone on Entyvio...
Hope all is well. I have been on Entyvio Infusions for about a year. Have had great improvement. I am having about ! BM daily formed stool. However I have had some some issues with bright red blood...
You are correct. You need a Supplemental (Gap) Plan to Bridge the 20% Gap from regular Medicare coverage.....
I stayed on Regular Medicare for 2023. Just looking ahead to 2024 since my Retiree Insurance will no longer help with Gap Plan coverage-just offering Advantage plan for 2024....
I plan to use a broker to help with the decision along with actual feedback on the new plan. Now that the plan is available in 2023 will be able to check coverage for Entyvio compared to Part B...
That is correct. Advantage Plans replace Medicare Part A and B....
I did a lot of research and stayed with Regular Medicare with a Supplemental Plan for 2023. Here is some of the information that I found out about the Advantage Plan that is now offered through the...
Since age 17 (58 years). Currently on Entyvio and seeing improvement....
Back to my original question-has anyone been on a Medicare Advantage Plan while receiving Entyvio Infusions??...
Just checked with the Insurance provider. The New Advantage Plan covers any existing condition/infusions just like Medicare part B-they said I will not need any prior approval to continue on...
Old Hat-The Safari was awesome thanks for asking. When I retired I received a stipend to help cover the supplemental plan. They are stopping that next year and offering a Hybrid Advantage Plan PPO...
I know Regular medicare covers Entyvio under Part B. Does anyone know if the united healthcare Medicare Advantage plan covers Entyvio Thanks...
Has anyone used Malarone and if so what was your experience. Looks like I will need to take a total of 21 tablets....
Sara-Thanks for the info. Think I will take my chances and wear long sleeves and long pants with lots of DEET spray....
Thanks for your response. I agree it is a catch 22 with the antibiotic. Just going in the right direction on Entyvio and hate to mess things up. Going late August and early September which is the end...
Going on Safari to S America Kruger Park in August/September. Classified as High Risk for malaria. Have been on Entyvio since March. Malaria Pills are recommended by the CDC. There are 2 brands I am...
Diagnosed with Covid and symptoms were getting worse so went to urgent care and they recommended the MAB Infusion. I have been on Entyvio since March. Just checking to see if anyone has had any...
Loading doses are 0,2,6. I just had dose 2 today. The 2nd Booster was approved today in the USA. Will probably wait until loading doses are complete. Thanks for your response....
I will be having my 2nd Loading dose of Entyvio and heard the 2nd Covid Booster should be available soon (Age 74). Will I need to wait until I am through with the loading doses to have the Booster?...
Thank You. Will keep you posted....
Had my first Entyvio loading dose today. Total time was 1 hour from the time I arrived until I left. Next dose in 2 weeks....
I think the dosage would go up From 300mg/8 weeks vs 108mg/2weeks. Anyone on Medicare would see a big difference on cost going from Part B Coverage to Part D coverage....
Thanks for the update. I have my first infusion in 2 weeks....
That is good news....
Sorry you weren't able to continue on Entyvio. Hope they get something that will work for you....
Glad the Xeljanz has worked for you and the cholesterol is fine....
Seems like I read something about Statins (Lipitor) and Ulcerative Colitis and it having a positive affect on UC. Might try to Google. My GI was also wanting me to start Zeposia but I was concerned...
Thanks for your update on Entyvio-Glad your are doing well and also that it is now covered by insurance....
Just got my first Infusion of Entyvio set for March 15th. Thanks for everyone's support....
I need to check to see how my orders read. That makes total sense about about timeframe for the 8 week scheduling. I know they said the 3 loading doses didn't have any wiggle room....
Sounds like you have the routine down pat. Hope I have as good a response and infusion experience as yours. Sounds like water is a must. Have you been able to taper off rectals. I am currently on...
That is nice having your infusion at home. Hope it starts working for you....
I will add the water to my list-Thanks...
Starting Entyvio in 3 weeks. Vaccines will be up to date and Entyvio has been approved (after many discussions with Dr) . Just wanted to get a feel for the infusion time and any reactions/fatigue. 74...
I plan to stick with Entyvio. Dr have no clue on prescription drug cost. Thanks for the input....
I am going to call him today. I plan to stay with Entyvio. I do have a good supplement plan that picks up the 20%. Thanks for the input....
Update- Just received a call from my Dr wanting to change from Entyvio to Xeljanz. Was all set and approved through Medicare and was just waiting for my second Hep A/B shot so I could have my first...
You have made the big first step. Good for you. Hope all goes well and each infusion gets easier. Keep us posted on your progress....
That is what my GI Dr said and I stopped Uceris 30 days before my first Hep A & B shot....