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sha1271
sha1271

So I had my apt today. At least this time I had a nice dr.  But because she wasn't my primary dr she didn't want to refer me out.  I did get her to switch me to clob ointment but of course the pharmacy has to order it.  She says my insurance probly wouldn't cover too many tests so only getting THS reflexive.  I get it , my insurance sucks, unfortunately I cant afford 1000 a month for decent insurance. But the clinic is so mimimal, my husbands dr fights for testing and gets the insurance to pay for it.  Its sad that I feel like crying when I leave the clinic. She doesnt even think if I was referred to an LS specialist that they will take my insurance.  So I guess its time to hunt for someone accepting new patients,(hard to find in this area) and one that takes my crappy insurance.   Ok I'm done crying about it.  Thanks for all of you and your advise. . Shari

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  • marey
    marey sha1271

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     one absolutely wonderful thing about this site is the shared information which levels us all..since everyone has something to add...including the political. I've heard issues about insurance in the states ...our NHS also sets limits and i'm coming up against them too....its therefore really inspiring to hear from terrimezzae who reminds us to trust in our bodies....so perhaps we'll be able to say..."we don't need you anyway" ... if their service is below parr...that would get them worried!!

  • sha1271
    sha1271

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    Thank you all for your replies and support.  This disease is such a downer at times. But I'm not about to give up the fight.  Getting healthier is my main Goal and im slowly getting my husband on board with healthy eating.  We shall see what my labs show and go from there.  On a positive note I've been putting coconut oil on my severely dry cracked feet and they are almost completely healthy looking. 
    • marey
      marey sha1271

      Posted

      hey thats great sha..about your feet........its brilliant stuff and is really helpful and soothing for the vulva too...especially if you have a flare.

      Once the condition settles down and you begin the real work of 'fixing' yourself and are more comfortable around your perineum....a regular virgin olive oil or zinc and castor is helpful to repel water ...which coconut does too, so it is suitable for all round treatment....I just find that to retain the efficacity of something wonderful - its best to rotate. Does that make sense?

    • sha1271
      sha1271 marey

      Posted

      yes I have been rotating  between vasaline and coconut oil for my vulva,  ive tried other things but they have irritated me.  just got my clob ointment today so hopefully that works better then the cream,  the cream started irritating me yesterday so taking a few days off.  just hope I dont go into another bad flare during my period next week.  will be keeping lots of vasaline on and going to buy different pads.  
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