Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm a bit confused because the generic of Flonase is on the Medicare Plan D formulary so should be covered. Perhaps it was the specific dosage or some other factor or even a pharmacy error. I'd certainly double check. > > > > > > From: johnj6992 johnj6992@ > > Subject: 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 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! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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