Guest guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 As I've mentioned before, I can relate to Sharon aboutbeing fearful of the dentist due to TN. I emailed theTNA (trigeminal neuralgia association) to find out ifthey could give me the name of a good dentist thatmight be well-versed in TN. He gave me the name of a Dr. Sirois in Manhattan. I was all ready to make anappointment, when I asked what the initial visit wouldcost, and almost fell off my chair when she said somewherebetween $450 and $550. She went on to say that it wouldbe reimbursed by medical and not dental insurance, ashe works with people with TN. They don't deal with theinsurance however, I'm on my own to do that. What wouldya'll do?Too scared to go to a regular dentist, but too scared off$-wise) to see this guy hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Kate I hope you don't get upset with what I am going to say. You spend way more than that on the kids sports. YOU deserve to get the best treatment possible. Hugs nne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com -----Original Message-----From: rothschildkate@...Sent: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:01 -0700 (PDT)To: mserslife Subject: trigeminal neuralgia... As I've mentioned before, I can relate to Sharon aboutbeing fearful of the dentist due to TN. I emailed theTNA (trigeminal neuralgia association) to find out ifthey could give me the name of a good dentist thatmight be well-versed in TN. He gave me the name of a Dr. Sirois in Manhattan. I was all ready to make anappointment, when I asked what the initial visit wouldcost, and almost fell off my chair when she said somewherebetween $450 and $550. She went on to say that it wouldbe reimbursed by medical and not dental insurance, ashe works with people with TN. They don't deal with theinsurance however, I'm on my own to do that. What wouldya'll do?Too scared to go to a regular dentist, but too scared off$-wise) to see this guy hugs to all, Kate Try FREE IM ToolPack at www.imtoolpack.com Capture screenshots, upload images, edit and send them to your friends through IMs, post on Twitter®, Facebook®, MySpace™, LinkedIn® – FAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Gee, nne,I'm not mad at all...as a matter of fact, that seems like something my own mom mighthave said when she was alive. It feels very loving to me, and I thank you for your words;it means a lot to me.love, Kate RE: trigeminal neuralgia...To: mserslife Kate I hope you don't get upset with what I am going to say. You spend way more than that on the kids sports. YOU deserve to get the best treatment possible.Hugsnne To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com-----Original Message-----From: rothschildkate (AT) yahoo (DOT) comSent: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:01 -0700 (PDT)To: mserslife Subject: trigeminal neuralgia... As I've mentioned before, I can relate to Sharon aboutbeing fearful of the dentist due to TN. I emailed theTNA (trigeminal neuralgia association) to find out ifthey could give me the name of a good dentist thatmight be well-versed in TN. He gave me the name of a Dr. Sirois in Manhattan. I was all ready to make anappointment, when I asked what the initial visit wouldcost, and almost fell off my chair when she said somewherebetween $450 and $550. She went on to say that it wouldbe reimbursed by medical and not dental insurance, ashe works with people with TN. They don't deal with theinsurance however, I'm on my own to do that. What wouldya'll do?Too scared to go to a regular dentist, but too scared off$-wise) to see this guy hugs to all, KateTry FREE IM ToolPack at www.imtoolpack.com Capture screenshots, upload images, edit and send them to your friendsthrough IMs, post on Twitter®, Facebook®, MySpace™, LinkedIn® – FAST! love and blessings,Kate Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Yikes! That's really expensive. So you would have to file the insurance claim yourself? Have you talked to your insurance company to find out how hard that is and how long it takes for reimbursement? That's the only dentist the TNA could tell you about? I don't know what I would do but then my TN is different than yours. Since you have a worse case of TN and have had to have gamma knife then I think you may want to go to this specialist if at all possible. big hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, June 28, 2010 2:38:01 PMSubject: trigeminal neuralgia... As I've mentioned before, I can relate to Sharon aboutbeing fearful of the dentist due to TN. I emailed theTNA (trigeminal neuralgia association) to find out ifthey could give me the name of a good dentist thatmight be well-versed in TN. He gave me the name of a Dr. Sirois in Manhattan. I was all ready to make anappointment, when I asked what the initial visit wouldcost, and almost fell off my chair when she said somewherebetween $450 and $550. She went on to say that it wouldbe reimbursed by medical and not dental insurance, ashe works with people with TN. They don't deal with theinsurance however, I'm on my own to do that. What wouldya'll do?Too scared to go to a regular dentist, but too scared off$-wise) to see this guy hugs to all, Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, I'm thinking I should contact the insurance and find out what theprocedure and process is.I've had not one, but 2 gamma knife procedures, as well as the brainsurgery (MVD). Still on meds for it...As I am due to have a small windfall from my parents (their estate Ibelieve), I am inclined to go, as nne says, we DO spend a lotmore than this on hockey, and it would be nice to see a specialist.Thanks for your reply, Sharon. I appreciate it.love, Kate trigeminal neuralgia...> > > > > As I've mentioned before, I can relate to Sharon about> being fearful of the dentist due to TN. I emailed the> TNA (trigeminal neuralgia association) to find out if> they could give me the name of a good dentist that> might be well-versed in TN. He gave me the name of > a Dr. Sirois in Manhattan. I was all ready to make an> appointment, when I asked what the initial visit would> cost, and almost fell off my chair when she said somewhere> between $450 and $550. She went on to say that it would> be reimbursed by medical and not dental insurance, as> he works with people with TN. They don't deal with the> insurance however, I'm on my own to do that. What would> ya'll do?> Too scared to go to a regular dentist, but too scared off> $-wise) to see this guy> hugs to all, Kate> > > > > > > > love and blessings,Kate Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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