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May 5, 2008
The shell game of reimbursement
What we’re supposed to do with these Flexible Spending Accounts is pay the bill then submit the claim for reimbursement. Well I wrote the check, submitted a copy of that and the bill, got reimbursed and am now sending the check.
Posted by Administrator on
February 12, 2008
diabetes supplies
Diabetes is a chronic disease that needs to be monitored daily. Most people have to take oral or injectible medications and test their blood sugar levels with a meter. Depending on your financial situation you cold be placed in a situation where you are able to pay the costs of your prescriptions but are unable to pay the additional costs of OneTouch Ultra Strips at $13-15 off retail. I know this because I am diabetic and that is the test strip brand I use. American Diabetes Wholesale offers diabetic foods, insulin, syringes, needles, insulin storage and refrigeration products, diabetic foot care items. They also carry other men’s and women’s health items as well as mobility aids. They also offer OTC pharmacy items that you may not run across locally. Many of the items they offer are Flex Spending Account approved. You’ll find savings of 30-60% over retail prices and well trained customer service agents to work with. Their approach is to eliminate paperwork hassles and simply make available to you the products you need. There is also a forum to allow you to communicate with other patients and caregivers who are dealing with this and other chronic conditions. As you continue your research for diabetes supplies, have a look at americandiabeteswholesale.com
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February 12, 2008
Migraines
From what I can tell I have only had two or three migraine-type headaches. From seeing friends deal with them I understand how fully debilitating they can be. Time you should be able to enjoy you are unable to. They’re hard to predict. With the exception of stress, there does not seem to be a specific trigger. And even stress doesn’t set them off the same way all the time. OTC medications begin to fail. Then the person starts to develop a tolerance for the prescription meds. Eventually my friends have had to seek out a physician who is a pain specialist. Hopefully research will bring about a way of treating them without numbing out the world all the time.
Posted by Administrator on
February 11, 2008
Fibromyalgia
I’ve known of a few people who developed fibromyalgia. They’re mostly able to keep going. However it does cause them a lot of discomfort. Of the various chronic conditions I have heard of it has seemed to be, at least in the cases I know of, one of the lesser debilitating. It’s something one has to get in their mind to fight against and it seems like the fight part can be more discouraging than the condition itself.
Posted by Administrator on
February 7, 2008
Meditox of Palm Beach
The normal process of treatment disrupts the patient’s lifestyle for a period of time. They are forced to stay in a center. They are unable to work. There can be loss of income and some people are unable to keep their jobs depending on their situation. The Meditox method allows them to avoid all of that. The patient attends an initial consultation at one of the Meditox suboxone detox centers. They will be working with physicians who are specialists in the field of substance abuse. Then they continue the treatment to completion over a period of weeks from home. They may be out of work a day or so but are able to continue their lives and restore their health gradually. With suboxone detox the shock to the body is greatly reduced over more rapid treatment methods. The problem didn’t develop over night. It makes sense to not expect a lasting recovery over night either. As you’re researching solutions have a look at their website and learn more about the Meditox method. They have locations in six states.
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February 3, 2008
Atlanta Vaginal Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Surgery Center
There are many conditions that get labeled “cosmetic” or “elective” that are serious and cause many people a great deal of discomfort every day. Any surgical procedure need to be taken seriously by the patient. You want to find a surgeon who is well trained and has a track record for successful procedures. In addition to that you want to work with someone who is known for compassion. A number of conditions can necessitate vaginal tightening surgery and some of those are the result of other surgeries having been performed and the fact that people’s bodies are different. Drs. Miklos and Moore are board certified, award-winning physicians who are peer-acclaimed in their field. They take time with their patients to make sure they understand what is being done and what to expect. The testimonials on their website speak for themselves. They have worked with patients from nearly all fifty states and from over two dozen countries. If you’re just beginning your research or if you are looking for a second opinion, have a look at their website at lvratlanta.com and let them help you determine what the best solution is for you.
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January 30, 2008
Aesthetica Wellness Center - Massachusetts-based cosmetic, reconstructive and plastic surgery
For any type of surgery it is important to seek the best possible care. That is why people travel thousands of miles for reconstructive, cosmetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Minh S. Anh and his staff at Aesthetica Wellness Center have provided Boston plastic surgery to people worldwide. Dr. Anh is a Harvard Universty graduate with high honors and a George Washington University School of Medicine graduate with distinction. He has practiced on both coasts completing his internship and residency at the University of California at San Francisco. He is board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. The Center offers numerous facial procedures, wrinkle treatments, skin care procedures and laser-based techniques. Using computer imaging they can give you a very close approximation of what your post-surgery appearance will be. There are testimonials available to read on the Center’s website. in addition to their email newsletter. Financing is available through CapitalOne Healthcare Finance. Have a look at their website at awcenter.com.
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January 20, 2008
Cured, I think. At least it went away.
A few months ago I had a bout of vertigo. It was the first time in my life for that one. Not looking forward to that ever again. It took several weeks to finally go away. For the longest time I would get a little bit of it just climbing into bed and turning over. I figured out that if I put my thumb just in front of my ear and pushed on it, opening and closing the opening to my ear while opening and closing my mouth it caused the fluid to move enough to stop the spin feeling. I took some Benedryl as well. But that just makes me too groggy when it is time to get up the next day. That whole experience was sooooo not fun.
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January 13, 2008
Today’s Lesson from Church
I sat at the table with some older men during the coffee hour. So I got to see what sorts of conversations I am going to be engaged-in in about 15-20 years. Today’s topic was Colonoscopy. They were talking about that crap they give you to drink that rooters your system and how they knock you out when you are having the procedure. One fellow kept saying “…yeah and you don’t remember nothing.” Well I do understand that hole in the mind that you get from being under anesthesia. So I said, “well I’m sure they can run off a DVD for you.” I don’t think they were interested in remembering.
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December 20, 2007
A resource for a common condition
Acne. Everyone hears about it before they have it. Everyone gets teased and everyone participates in the teasing. In that setting, you may get the impression that it’s not going to happen to you. Well it may not happen to the severity it does to the person you are teasing but no one is immune. Growing up in the 1970s, there were one or two products on the shelves and unless your condition was really serious you didn’t need to speak with a dermatologist. We didn’t know, on the whole, that there were more types of acne, or that there were acne-like conditions that wouldn’t go away in response to the OTC treatments. I’m sure the teasing is still going on, but now there are more powerful treatments out there and websites like acne.com are working to inform everyone as to what they are dealing with. As I said before your problem may be something related to acne or you may have been listening to some incorrect information, like thinking it’ll all just disappear when you get out of your teen years. Acne dot com can clear up any of the common misconceptions. You can read up on the common topical acne treatments, homeopathic remedies, cosmetic products to steer clear of and light-based treatments. Acne.com is a website you should visit often and tell your friends about it. Let the Health teachers and coaches know about it as well. We all get it. We can help each other get through it.
