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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Insurance roadblock http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1241725213 Message started by inyoureye on May 7^th, 2009 at 3:40pm

Title: Insurance roadblock
Post by inyoureye on May 7^th, 2009 at 3:40pm

I tried to search with no luck, but can someone link me to the step by step directions for getting the insurance company to pay for the amount of trex I actually need. They pay for 8 shots per 30 days, I need roughly 1/day.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by ClusterChuck on May 7^th, 2009 at 3:46pm

Other than getting your doctor involved, and nagging them to death, I am not sure.

Have you ever considered switching to oxygen as your primary abortive? It is safe, effective, cheaper, and a lot less taxing on your body than Imitrex.

Since I switched, I only use a shot of 'trex about once a month ...

Chuck

Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by Bob_Johnson on May 7^th, 2009 at 4:18pm

Go to OUCH (left), select treatment and other information, scroll down to insurance.

Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by inyoureye on May 7^th, 2009 at 6:02pm

Hey Chuck, yes, I have a full arsenal of tanks here,lol.

My problem is I'm a UPS driver and can't have a tank on the truck (hazmat laws) The trex is for day hits

Thanks Bob ;)

Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by Linda_Howell on May 7^th, 2009 at 6:36pm

Bob, Here is the link with regards to Ins. limiting you. Hope this helps.

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Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by TedtheBear on May 7^th, 2009 at 8:32pm

inyoureye wrote on May 7^th, 2009 at 6:02pm:

Hey Chuck, yes, I have a full arsenal of tanks here,lol.

My problem is I'm a UPS driver and can't have a tank on the truck (hazmat laws) The trex is for day hits

Thanks Bob ;)

Hmmm, very interesting! I went through this with the place that I work at (I transport developmentally disabled adults), and therefore I had to confirm it's safety. Checeked out CalOsha, D.O.T., etc. Found out that there were NO restrictions. I carry an E tank onboard - as I get hit up during transport. I simply pull off the road and use my O2. Is it more of a company policy thing??

Title: Re: Insurance roadblock
Post by chrisw on May 7^th, 2009 at 11:00pm

Have you ever tried the imitrex tip on the side? It makes one dose of trex last for two or even three attacks, if you can measure it correctly. It really works for me and you should try it. If you need one dose a day, and you get eight days worth, it can make your trex last for 16 or even 24 days if youre careful.

good luck,
chrisw