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(Message started by: k9n8 on Aug 27^th, 2004, 8:23pm)

Title: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by k9n8 on Aug 27^th, 2004, 8:23pm

Local Pharm says insurance company will not cover any more imitrex. Had to tough it out for the last week on excedrin migraine and a few precious imitrex pills. I have a really cool neuro though, she let me come by and pick up a box of shots, and I can split those for 6 CH stoppers.
Blahblahbalh anyway, I have an appointment this monday and I would like to know what to try next if she cant get insurance to change their tune.
Ive tried zomig, maxalt, a bunch of others, but nothing comes close to the relief of a shot of miracle imijuice.
I think my best bet is to argue with insurance.
Leave me and my imitrex alone!!!!!!haha
speaking of which, I feel a twitch and aint that a bitch.
k9n8

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by Superpain on Aug 27^th, 2004, 8:28pm

Personally, I'd pay for it out of pocket if I had to.
But there's an insurance letter somewhere around here or OUCH that might help your cause...

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 27^th, 2004, 9:03pm

How much do you get a month out of the insurance and how much does your doctor write your prescription for? That's a start...

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by k9n8 on Aug 29^th, 2004, 4:34am

Ive had 22 boxes in 5 months, not sure if it is on a monthly basis or a total limit, but will find out in 2 days.
It left me alone for the best part of the night tonight....so far, but am appreciating the break.

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by Carl_D on Aug 29^th, 2004, 4:50am

Have you tried o2? Might be the next option to consider if you can't get enough Trex.

Peace,
Carl

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by Melissa on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:40am

Please watch with the Excedrin, it may cause rebound ha's. Try Aleve (naproxim sodium) instead.

Other than that, I hope you get some relief and help with more trex.

good luck to you,
:)mel

Title: Re: insurance says no more imitrex, alts?
Post by IndianaJohn on Aug 29^th, 2004, 10:46am

Most insurance have an appeal process. I've had to use mine to get my Imitrex NS. All it takes is a fax from your doctors office (usually). Contact your insurance co. to find out how it works.

Good Luck

John