Re: Re: New Pulmonologist Flonase

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I was also prescribed Flonase and I didn't get it because it was $71. My prescription plan might pay for it but I have $295 deductable. And the more medicine I have to buy the sooner I will hit that gap. The prescription was just for a swollen nostril so I didn't think that it was worth it. 's problem may have been something like mine.

New Pulmonologist> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 11:41 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Just an update....I had an appointment with a new pulmonologist last> week, because my other Pulmodoc closed his office. I was rather> apprehensive about going to a new doc, but was pleasantly suprised.His> was terrific.> >> > I was having difficult breathing and coughing, so I used my portable> oxygen while we were talking. He used an oximeter while I was still> sitting (after I took of my oxygen) and it registered 98. He waited> about 5 minutes and it registered 92. Since the readings were high,why> do you think I had problems.> >> > He ordered 12 bloodtests (I didn't think to ask him what types of> tests). He order Flonase because of sinus drainage. My insurancedoesn't> pay any of the charge ($59.95/generic) so I cancelled the order. Is> there something comparable?> >> > In the meantime, he wants me to go for pulmonary rehabilitation (3> times/week for 10 weeks). There are only 2 facilities in my city, and> they're at least 40 minutes (one way) from my home. My partner would> have to take time from work, so I don't have transportation. Any> transportation from companies that I can use, charge and Medicare> doesn't pay for this. Even if Medicare did pay something, I don't have> extra money to pay the difference.> >> > I'm VERY frustrated! Basically I just wanted to vent my feelings.This> disease really sucks. I don't need anymore stress in my life. As someof> you may know from reading some of my posts, I've been having an upbeat> attitude. But....enough is enough!> >> > Thanks!> > > >>

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Group, I was given Flonase and told to use it for three days. I did--- can't smell a thing. The odd thing is the same thing happened to my . I didn't realize it until I put perfume on and didn't smell it. My taste is good but No smell...  Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  I was also prescribed Flonase and I didn't get it because it was $71. My prescription plan might pay for it but I have $295 deductable. And the more medicine I have to buy the sooner I will hit that gap. The prescription was just for a swollen nostril so I didn't think that it was worth it. 's problem may have been something like mine.  New Pulmonologist> > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 11:41 AM> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Just an update....I had an appointment with a new pulmonologist last> week, because my other Pulmodoc closed his office. I was rather> apprehensive about going to a new doc, but was pleasantly suprised.His> was terrific.> >> > I was having difficult breathing and coughing, so I used my portable> oxygen while we were talking. He used an oximeter while I was still> sitting (after I took of my oxygen) and it registered 98. He waited> about 5 minutes and it registered 92. Since the readings were high,why> do you think I had problems.> >> > He ordered 12 bloodtests (I didn't think to ask him what types of> tests). He order Flonase because of sinus drainage. My insurancedoesn't> pay any of the charge ($59.95/generic) so I cancelled the order. Is> there something comparable?> >> > In the meantime, he wants me to go for pulmonary rehabilitation (3> times/week for 10 weeks). There are only 2 facilities in my city, and> they're at least 40 minutes (one way) from my home. My partner would> have to take time from work, so I don't have transportation. Any> transportation from companies that I can use, charge and Medicare> doesn't pay for this. Even if Medicare did pay something, I don't have> extra money to pay the difference.> >> > I'm VERY frustrated! Basically I just wanted to vent my feelings.This> disease really sucks. I don't need anymore stress in my life. As someof> you may know from reading some of my posts, I've been having an upbeat> attitude. But....enough is enough!> >> > Thanks!> > > >>