Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 That is all I do with my insurance they fight me with everthing, my mom helps me write the letters but we have written more letters then I can even count. But yes we are fighting them, but they also like to take thier sweet time replying back too. Re: Thank you Mandy, Have you tried fighting your insurance on their decisino not to cover Humira? You have a right to appeal that and have your doctor's supply reasons why it should be covered and show that you were doing better. Fight to the death i say. Because they will try to screw us all. Houston ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ No Cost - Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now. Sweet deal for Yahoo! users and friends. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text1.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mandy, I do believe there are procedures as to how long the insruance company can take to respond to your appeals, etc. Maybe call up and ask a generic customer service rep to emamil or mail you the info on the appeals process and see if you can get somethign more specific that gives timelines, and then hold them to it. I used to work for one of these b******s and they will try to rip you every time. It's incredibly sad. I just had to deal with my company this past week. Good luck, Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mandy, I do believe there are procedures as to how long the insruance company can take to respond to your appeals, etc. Maybe call up and ask a generic customer service rep to emamil or mail you the info on the appeals process and see if you can get somethign more specific that gives timelines, and then hold them to it. I used to work for one of these b******s and they will try to rip you every time. It's incredibly sad. I just had to deal with my company this past week. Good luck, Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mandy, I do believe there are procedures as to how long the insruance company can take to respond to your appeals, etc. Maybe call up and ask a generic customer service rep to emamil or mail you the info on the appeals process and see if you can get somethign more specific that gives timelines, and then hold them to it. I used to work for one of these b******s and they will try to rip you every time. It's incredibly sad. I just had to deal with my company this past week. Good luck, Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 , I am thinking of you and all those around you. Warm hugs, sweetie... Gail Palmer wrote: Dear Friends, I just want to take a moment and thank you all for your support today. I took some good advice (thanks Diane) and just hit the delete button for all that NON SUPPORTIVE crap I was reading. I just needed some time to process everything that has been happening. Being so close with the family, they knew I was a former hospice social worker and I wanted to do my best to help them through an extremely difficult time. Only today did I realze just how much I DON'T miss my job. Anyway, things will get better with time as they always do. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for myself and my friends and family right now. I think I'm going to rest now. My hands are killing me. Keep up the peaceful vibe... stay healthy --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 , I am thinking of you and all those around you. Warm hugs, sweetie... Gail Palmer wrote: Dear Friends, I just want to take a moment and thank you all for your support today. I took some good advice (thanks Diane) and just hit the delete button for all that NON SUPPORTIVE crap I was reading. I just needed some time to process everything that has been happening. Being so close with the family, they knew I was a former hospice social worker and I wanted to do my best to help them through an extremely difficult time. Only today did I realze just how much I DON'T miss my job. Anyway, things will get better with time as they always do. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for myself and my friends and family right now. I think I'm going to rest now. My hands are killing me. Keep up the peaceful vibe... stay healthy --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 , I am thinking of you and all those around you. Warm hugs, sweetie... Gail Palmer wrote: Dear Friends, I just want to take a moment and thank you all for your support today. I took some good advice (thanks Diane) and just hit the delete button for all that NON SUPPORTIVE crap I was reading. I just needed some time to process everything that has been happening. Being so close with the family, they knew I was a former hospice social worker and I wanted to do my best to help them through an extremely difficult time. Only today did I realze just how much I DON'T miss my job. Anyway, things will get better with time as they always do. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for myself and my friends and family right now. I think I'm going to rest now. My hands are killing me. Keep up the peaceful vibe... stay healthy --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sharon I would have to agree with on this one . I know for my self it was a bit over 5 years before I started to even feel close to my old self with some changes . once i did hit that ppoint i did and do enjoy life a bit more .I even have been cought laughing and smilling now and then. It has been a long road and I know I will never be the same person I was but I almost like who I am to day better take care and you will find your self and your happy place just give it time and do not try to force your self into being who you were as time and stills have changed you like all of us so get ready to meet the new and inproved Sharon the redneck Marty The whole of that Bill [of Rights] is a declaration of the right of the people at large or considered as individuals...t establishes some rights of the individual as unalienable and which consequently, no majority has a right to deprive them of. ---Albert Gallatin to , Oct 7, 1789 The great object is that every man be armed " and " everyone who is able may have a gun. " ( Henry, in the Virginia Convention on the ratification of the Constitution. No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms. --- Jefferson: 1776 " Waiting periods are only a step. Registration is only a step. The prohibition of private firearms is the goal. " Janet Reno as United States attorney general in the Clinton white house (now do we really want Hillary there to?) so what is the truth? what the founding fathers ment, or what people today try to twist it to ? Give up one right and the others will soon fallow " Stills ; An illness I know to well! To learn about Stills http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Sherry, Before I had stills I wasn't of fond of needles myself. But after a few shots I got over it and the mild discomfort from the shots are far less then the pain from the stills. Good luck, Brett Thank You Recent Activity a.. 1New Members Visit Your Group Meditation and Lovingkindness A Yahoo! Group to share and learn. Yahoo! Health Healthy Aging Improve your quality of life. Sitebuilder Build a web site quickly & easily with Sitebuilder. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I suppose I'm " lucky " in the sense of needles, as they have never hurt me at all (save for the " Vein Hunters " that call themselves' Nurses!!!) and have even had 4 or 5 Spinal Taps that I didn't even really " feel " . Kirk 2008/5/26 Brett : > Sherry, > Before I had stills I wasn't of fond of needles myself. But after a few > shots I got over it and the mild discomfort from the shots are far less then > the pain from the stills. > > Good luck, > Brett > Thank You > > Recent Activity > a.. 1New Members > Visit Your Group > Meditation and > Lovingkindness > > A Yahoo! Group > > to share and learn. > > Yahoo! Health > Healthy Aging > > Improve your > > quality of life. > > Sitebuilder > Build a web site > > quickly & easily > > with Sitebuilder. > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Sherry, If your surgeon said you are too young for TKR surgery take your xrays (on disc) and get another opinion. Look on the website for AAHKS ( American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons ) and find one in your area. They are surgeons who specialize in joint replacement of the lower extremity. To be a member you need to do at least 150 joint replacements a year. See what someone else has to say. Make sure they listen to you and examine you. Harry S. To: stillsdisease@...: ipcjogger@...: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:16:53 +0000Subject: Thank You Hello all and thank you to those who gave me their thoughts on meds w/out MTX. For Ellen, I took your advice and finished up on the computer and went to rest. Been trying to rest ever since. My boyfriend's son has the game guitar hero and it is very addicting. My poor hands are screaming at me, but you know what they say... " No rest for the wicked. " On top of the sore hands I went and peeled and cut potatoes to make some homemade potato soup. Can you say " OWE! " Just wait til it comes time to make the dumplings. Oh well it will be worth it in the end. Why is it that Docs think they know what we need more than we do? I am still upset that the surgeon will not give me new knees. I know that they only last up to 20yrs, but I would at least like to have most of those yrs being able to walk and not have to use my w/chair when I go out. Short distances are sometimes ok and forget if I have to grocery shop. I couldn't walk through the store even if I wanted. I just don't understand the logic of being too young for TNR. I feel if you need it done, then age should not be a factor. I am going to have a talk with the doc and see if I can change his mind. If not I may try and find one that will do 2 TNR's. Ok enough ranting, I need to go and check on the soup. I am sending cyber bowls out to all who would like some. Enjoy!Take care,Sherry, Toledo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Sherry, If your surgeon said you are too young for TKR surgery take your xrays (on disc) and get another opinion. Look on the website for AAHKS ( American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons ) and find one in your area. They are surgeons who specialize in joint replacement of the lower extremity. To be a member you need to do at least 150 joint replacements a year. See what someone else has to say. Make sure they listen to you and examine you. Harry S. To: stillsdisease@...: ipcjogger@...: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:16:53 +0000Subject: Thank You Hello all and thank you to those who gave me their thoughts on meds w/out MTX. For Ellen, I took your advice and finished up on the computer and went to rest. Been trying to rest ever since. My boyfriend's son has the game guitar hero and it is very addicting. My poor hands are screaming at me, but you know what they say... " No rest for the wicked. " On top of the sore hands I went and peeled and cut potatoes to make some homemade potato soup. Can you say " OWE! " Just wait til it comes time to make the dumplings. Oh well it will be worth it in the end. Why is it that Docs think they know what we need more than we do? I am still upset that the surgeon will not give me new knees. I know that they only last up to 20yrs, but I would at least like to have most of those yrs being able to walk and not have to use my w/chair when I go out. Short distances are sometimes ok and forget if I have to grocery shop. I couldn't walk through the store even if I wanted. I just don't understand the logic of being too young for TNR. I feel if you need it done, then age should not be a factor. I am going to have a talk with the doc and see if I can change his mind. If not I may try and find one that will do 2 TNR's. Ok enough ranting, I need to go and check on the soup. I am sending cyber bowls out to all who would like some. Enjoy!Take care,Sherry, Toledo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Wheryat? Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T Thank you Thank you for allowing me to again join the group. I quit Kombucha a good while back and have again gained all the bad health reason that I first joined the group to get rid of. You get so complacent and think you don't need it anymore and stop making it and drinking it because you feel so well. Then little by little the reason you began Kombucha comes back full blown. I again am looking to find a mother to start making my own again. Barbara I'm in my own little world, but that's ok, everybody knows me here **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 You are very welcome;Glad to have you aboard Hugs Dort From: angelbear1129@ aol.com <angelbear1129@ aol.com>Subject: Fwd: new member@grou ps.comDate: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 9:17 AM 1) Name (as you wish to be known by) Hello my name is Elva2) Location (be as detailed as you want i.e. just list the country or list country/state/ suburb etc)I'm living in California3) Personal Info (this is about why you joined. Tell about your illness, or if you are a carer tell about that. Mention your family if you want, or your lifestyle - kids/pets etc)Polio is my illness..since the age of 11 months.4) Interests (tell about your hobbies and what you enjoy) I'm an artist..pencil is my favorite media..I also enjoy the great classic movies5) Email (Say yes if you want your email address listed so others can contact you privately - or no if you do not) ..... YES6) ICQ / AOL / MSN (these are those contacts... list your numbers if you wish to be contacted via ICQ, MSN or AOL)7) Webpage (if you have a personal webpage and would like it listed say yes and list the URL)8) Birthday (just the date and month and star sign - age is not important) 19/1/* Stay cool with this summer's hottest movies. Moviefone brings you trailers, celebrities, movie showtimes and tickets! Summer concert season is here! Find your favorite artists on tour at TourTracker. com. Stay cool with this summer's hottest movies. Moviefone brings you trailers, celebrities, movie showtimes and tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Wow that is so neat. Great job on your weight loss and healing journey. Your words helped me today and thanks you. > > : In June I began listening to your PodCast. I only allowed myself to listen when I was walking the track at our local high school. Through the summer I have enjoyed each and every session. Most of the time I am able to listen to 3 sessions. Now I am starting from the beginning and enjoying each one even more. You have helped me so much. Through the years as I have felt the pain of Yo Yo dieting. Losing and gaining... feeling like a loser each time I gain. Not a healthy pattern. This summer I have lost almost 30 pounds. My relationship with my body has changed and I give you the credit. Thank you for taking the time to share your insight. You are a gift. Thank you... Lucydesi. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Yes I would like to keep in touch with you maybe we can check in once a week if you don't mind. I am Farley new to ISO weight loss and I have listen to 17 of her podcast so I am new to this journey. I need support and hopefully I can support you to. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: Thank YOU Wow that is so neat. Great job on your weight loss and healing journey. Your words helped me today and thanks you. > > : In June I began listening to your PodCast. I only allowed myself to listen when I was walking the track at our local high school. Through the summer I have enjoyed each and every session. Most of the time I am able to listen to 3 sessions. Now I am starting from the beginning and enjoying each one even more. You have helped me so much. Through the years as I have felt the pain of Yo Yo dieting. Losing and gaining... feeling like a loser each time I gain. Not a healthy pattern. This summer I have lost almost 30 pounds. My relationship with my body has changed and I give you the credit. Thank you for taking the time to share your insight. You are a gift. Thank you... Lucydesi. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thank You Bev ! With Gratitude for this wondrous site, tte > > Hi EveryOne, > > Just wanted to say " Thank You " to the Moderators and all the Members of this list who keep the list going in such a friendly and supportive way. > > Have a beautiful weekend! > > Peace, Love and Harmony, > Bev > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Welcome Cyndy, blog URL: http://verte76.blogspot.com/ From: Cyndy <cmilhollan@...>Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 8:24:18 PMSubject: thank you i look forward to being a member of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sounds like you have a plan for now. Let us know how it goes. BARBIE ________________________________ From: SKGCI Family <skgcifamily@...> Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 9:56:37 AM Subject: Thank you I just wanted to thank all of your for your input and answers regarding IVIG/Sub-Q and where you all have it done at. It really helps to read others perspective and stories and definitely makes me feel not so alone. We've done IVIG before, but at one point it looked like we were going to get lucky and Caelan was going to outgrow his issues (like his sister did), so when this all came back full force it was quite a shock to me even though it probably shouldn't have been. Anyway, right now we are awaiting insurance approval (should be done this week) and we will start with IVIG in the hospital with a goal of switching over to sub-q as soon as we can. Thanks again, Mom to Caelan 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sounds like you have a plan for now. Let us know how it goes. BARBIE ________________________________ From: SKGCI Family <skgcifamily@...> Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 9:56:37 AM Subject: Thank you I just wanted to thank all of your for your input and answers regarding IVIG/Sub-Q and where you all have it done at. It really helps to read others perspective and stories and definitely makes me feel not so alone. We've done IVIG before, but at one point it looked like we were going to get lucky and Caelan was going to outgrow his issues (like his sister did), so when this all came back full force it was quite a shock to me even though it probably shouldn't have been. Anyway, right now we are awaiting insurance approval (should be done this week) and we will start with IVIG in the hospital with a goal of switching over to sub-q as soon as we can. Thanks again, Mom to Caelan 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I am behind here, but having just read this whole thread I too want to thank everyone for being so truthful and brave. I am afraid that barring full and complete recovery, even taking the first step in this process you are doomed to feel like you've failed somehow, and even those who recover their kids entirely might feel the guilt of somehow 'letting' the autism happen in the first place. It takes enormous courage to fight for your child, most especially when the fight means moving them away from you knowing that others can help more than you can. Here in Canada there is a new gov't program called a Registered Disability Savings Plan. It is a very good thing, in that you put in a bit of money and the gov't will put in quite a bit more. It's a savings plan for your child when they're older, to pay for help for them. We borrowed money to put in it last year and again this year, and each time I do I leave the bank after with tears in my eyes, felling like I'm plannig for failure. But in reality I'm not. I'm still going to do whatever I can to make my son as healthy as he can be, but there are absolutely no guarantees. That has to be faced. Thank you again to Mandi, for starting this, and for everyone who stepped in and shared what is not easy to say. Anita > > Hi > > > > Can I also echo Alison's words - it was a very moving and honest email, > brought me to tears as well. > > > > I think talking opening and honestly about such difficult situations can > only be a good thing. > > > > Best wishes > > Nicola > > > > > > > > From: Autism-Biomedical-Europe > [mailto:Autism-Biomedical-Europe ] On Behalf Of Alison Pope > Sent: 03 January 2011 19:58 > To: Autism biomed biomed > Subject: thank you > > > > > > > Your honesty and bravery brought tears to my eyes - thank you for > sharing your experience - it takes a lot to write it down. > good for you, and THANK YOU. Alison > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Wow. So much support. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I wish I could could remember all your names that stopped by to support us and our wonderful partners. Please know that your words and encouragement made my days. But I also want to thank a few in particular. , your cupcakes are phenomenal but you passion and drive are even better. You & #39;re going places, I & #39;d bet on it. And Wil and Rebekah, your wisdom and encouraging words have been fuel for my soul on these long days. Thank you. My favorite way of describing J Arthur & #39;s is " Direct. Local. Better. " Three words that are my passion. Thank you for helping me prove that they also work in the real world! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.