Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi Pam (and apologies to for misspelling her name), No, there is no point to having it done again. The last time I had it, the doctor found that my veins were open. There were no blockages to fix. This was an experieced Dr (Arata at Pacific Interventionalists) who knew what to look for. It cost $8000 and hotel/car expenses. My insurance did not cover it. The two previous times were out of the country, so about $15,000 each. I used up my savings, because I figured quality of life in old age was more important than the money. It is more accessible now than it was last year, and more well understood. If you are under 30 and diagnosed within the last 5 years you may have better luck. I was 48 amd diagnosed in 1997. Pino > > Hi , > > do you think you'll need to have it done again? Why isn't it permanent and how > much does it cost? > > Pamela >  Pamela Castro Carcelen > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: mscured > Sent: Wed, June 1, 2011 10:09:10 AM > Subject: Re: Prokarin/ Rach > >  > > > > how long ago did you have the CCSVI procedure? Is it true that only lasts 12 > >months? > > Pamela Castro Carcelen > > Pam, I know you were talking to but I've had the CCSVI treatment too. I > actually had it three times, June 2010 (a few weeks of benefits), Aug 2010 (6 > months of benefits), Mar 2011 (symptoms came back but there were no blockages, > nothing to fix, little benefits). Still, I'm glad I had it. I've had MS since > 1997. Overall the CCSVI treatment was beneficial. > > Pino > > > Hi > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi It's no probs - most people misspell it as they're in too much of a hurry to notice spellings of others' names......I'm used to it but feel it's only gd manners for me to let people know. 'What we do in life, echoes through eternity.' MARCUS AURELIUS (121 - 180 A.D.) To: mscured From: laura.laurapino@... Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:11:32 +0000 Subject: Re: Prokarin/ Hi Pam (and apologies to for misspelling her name), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi , Okay, phew. L > > > Hi > It's no probs - most people misspell it as they're in too much of a hurry to notice spellings of others' names......I'm used to it but feel it's only gd manners for me to let people know. > > > > Hi Pam (and apologies to for misspelling her name), > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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