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Old 06-03-2010, 03:34 PM #11
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Hey Sandy whats the reason given? Co. told me they have all but the last bit of paperwork done (my dr has to sign 1 more form) and i'm good to go. Is it that he cant walk? I had my dr write it and im a paraplegic. I said whats the diff if its pushing a wheelchair for 50' or walking 50'? He agreed.
Jim is a quad and hasn't walked in 7 years. The medication wouldn't help him like it would others who can still walk and transfer. Maybe someday he'll walk again, we never give up hope!
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So sorry Sandy I understand 100%. I'll pm you to keep thread on topic.
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Barb I'm taking 2 tabs a day. The only side effect I notice is a slight hadach.
Sandy sorry it's nit in the cards for Jim to use it...
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The reason the insurance gave the neuro for rejecting the prescription is because I walk independently with a cane and that it not a valid indicator that I have a gait problem. I have no idea what my neuro wrote in his report. So now he has to refer me to a physical therapist who has to evaluate my gait and whether or not ampyra may help. That is, if I want him to. I said -- of course! I doubt the therapists have ever heard of amprya. I think I will take some literature with me when I go for my appointment. I have already gone to pt in the past on several occasions for therapy to try to help improve my gait. STUPID INSURANCE COMPANIES!
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They're really making you jump through hoops...sorry, Barb
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