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Originally Posted by boiler1993
hmm i dont think i have ever had increased pain when cold and when i get cold it can be like 70s outside i will wear like fleeces and still be cold sometimes. i know that u r not doctors but i appreciate your help any way. i looked at the athenas website...is there a way to narrow down which genes to look at (there are like 15)? also does insurance cover these tests typically? and how much do the tests cost? thank you
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It really depends on what type of insurance you have. Ours is excellent, and would have covered all the tests, but we have switched to a high deductible HSA plan which covers everything after a certain point. Most years I would have no trouble meeting the $3000, with the gabapentin running close to $2000 alone, but it starts with the fiscal year in April, so this is only a 9 month year. Next year I will most likely have another spinal MRI and the type 2 tests.
Are you able to warm up on your own? Usually with CMT you need an external heat source- a hot shower or bath, electric blanket or heater to warm up. I admit to using my hair dryer a lot. The back of my thighs are particularly hard to warm up.