New Pulmonologist

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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 insurance doesn'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 some of you may know

from reading some of my posts, I've been having an upbeat attitude.

But....enough is enough!

Thanks!