I am getting the run around

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from the insurance company. the doctor's office thought I had been approved,

etc. I went down in person to the doctor's office to see what needed to be done.

Some more paper work had to be submitted so I think that was done. My doctor has

marked this urgent so PLEASE PRAY for quick approval.

Do any of you ever get that wheezy chest tightness, etc?

Thanks, Leigh

Currier <redsoxkitten@...> wrote:

Thanks Adah!

I believe in giving back, this group has helped me so much on my road to

better breathing and better living. When I joined (seemes aeons ago) I was

so nervous and scared, and I was welcomed with open arms, and so many of my

fears were put to rest by members who were ready to share their stories.

I am blessed with excellent docs. Docs that not only believe in education

and treatment, but Docs that listen to me as well. Heck, I can call up my

docs, and instead of having to go through a whole spiel and being nervous

about what they might say... they ask ME what I think I need! THAT is how

far I've come in the last 8 years!

I recently looked through an old Physician's Desk Reference (Better known to

everyone as a PDR) that I'd had for ages. I recently updated again of

course. I have a habit of highlighting meds in different colors. I

highlight meds I'm on in yellow... when I go off of them, I go over them in

blue, so that it will turn green and I know that it's a medication I've

taken and " tried " . If I've had an allergic reaction to a med, I go over it

in pink instead so that it will turn orange. I do this in the index in the

back of the book. I can't BELIEVE how many meds I've tried in my lifetime.

Between my asthma, allergies, migraines and clinical depression (which I

forgot to mention has been a problem in the past) I'd highlighted so many

meds it was scary. I'm so proud to say that now I have very few " yellow "

highlights in my new PDR. I have a full set of highlighters now, so I went

ahead and just used orange and green highlighters for the old meds. I

actually bring my PDR with me when I need to consult with my doctor so that

there is no confusion when they try to change my medications. Thankfully, I

d also made notations of why I was taken off of old medicaitons. Quite

helpful nowadays.

I don't expect that everyone do something like this, it was just something I

did for myself over the years, and it kept me from repeating medications

that didn't work for me and kept me from taking too many meds. I feel very

strongly that I shouldn't take a med that doesn't work. Also, it taught me

things. I learned that my clinical depression is perfectly controllable

without antidepressants when I'm NOT ON PREDNISONE!

Each person truly is unique. What works for one person, may absolutely not

work for another. However, with a group this large, sharing our personal

stories may help " click " something into place for someone that hasn't

thought of something if they share a thought with their doctor. For an

example. Theophylline has worked wonders for so many of our group members.

For me, my body simply does NOT metabolize that particular medication, and I

once had a seizure because a previous doctor didn't do routine bloodwork. I

was able to share that information here and let members know that periodic

bloodwork is VITAL when you are on high doses of theo!

Information is so important, and this group is fantastic. It has been a

blessing in my life.

While I am quiet most of the time, I do jump in when I feel I can contribute

I intend to keep doing that!

I thank you and Doug as well as the many others for being so on top of

things and giving so much of yourselves.

I could go on and on, but I don't want to monopolize, LOL.

Thanks again, you have such a wonderful heart. Bless you, Doug and the many

others that give and help so many of us!

Breathe strong and be well,

~

-------Original Message-------

From: asthmatic50

Date: 11/11/06 12:49:30

Subject: [ ] Re: Hi! I have been approved for xolair

I agree Doug, this was an excellent post! , this was

excellent advice and I'm so glad for you that xolair has worked well

for you. I agree--that not all asthma meds work the same for

everyone and listening to your doctor, following his/her

advice/instructions and working with your doctor is so important to

improving one's health. I also agree that while xolair might

not " cure " anyone's asthma, it should certainly help reduce the

number of attacks and the intensity of the attacks. I notice little

changes, every week.

And I agree with , too, that this group has been such a

great source of encouragement as well as success stories.

I appreciate the openness and honesty with which every one shares--

remembering and reminding us all--check with your doctor before

stopping any medication---

Hope all of you have a great weekend wherever you are.....

Adah

[Guest guest]

Wheezy chest tightness: Yes. Sometimes instead I get SOB chest

tightness (short of breath with tight chest).

Good luck with approval,

Addy

>

> from the insurance company. the doctor's office thought I had

been approved, etc. I went down in person to the doctor's office to

see what needed to be done. Some more paper work had to be

submitted so I think that was done. My doctor has marked this urgent

so PLEASE PRAY for quick approval.

> Do any of you ever get that wheezy chest tightness, etc?

> Thanks, Leigh

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sometimes I wheeze;sometimes I cough(endlessly). Chest tightness and pain in my

back (at bottom of shoulders level) are my first indication of trouble.

becki

pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

Wheezy chest tightness: Yes. Sometimes instead I get SOB chest

tightness (short of breath with tight chest).

Good luck with approval,

Addy

>

> from the insurance company. the doctor's office thought I had

been approved, etc. I went down in person to the doctor's office to

see what needed to be done. Some more paper work had to be

submitted so I think that was done. My doctor has marked this urgent

so PLEASE PRAY for quick approval.

> Do any of you ever get that wheezy chest tightness, etc?

> Thanks, Leigh

>

>

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[Guest guest]

If you are like me you get the symptom quite a bit. Leigh

becki dugger <asperqu@...> wrote: Sometimes I wheeze;sometimes I

cough(endlessly). Chest tightness and pain in my back (at bottom of shoulders

level) are my first indication of trouble.

becki

pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

Wheezy chest tightness: Yes. Sometimes instead I get SOB chest

tightness (short of breath with tight chest).

Good luck with approval,

Addy

>

> from the insurance company. the doctor's office thought I had

been approved, etc. I went down in person to the doctor's office to

see what needed to be done. Some more paper work had to be

submitted so I think that was done. My doctor has marked this urgent

so PLEASE PRAY for quick approval.

> Do any of you ever get that wheezy chest tightness, etc?

> Thanks, Leigh

>

>

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