have you beentested for lymes??????
roger
>
> On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:08:00 -0700 "mamapug" <[email protected]> writes:
> Dear List, Well it is a moot point if I have apnea or not, as I just
> found out
> the insurance won`t help me with the machine. Dear Marshalee-
>
> DEAR MARSHALEE----
>
> I also have sleep apnea. I was falling asleep after five
> minutes of inactivity. I was falling asleep while driving,
> etc. I did a sleep study at an ACCREDITED SLEEP CENTER.
> Out of 472 minutes of sleep I woke up 490 times. I also
> had several episdes where I stopped breathing entirely.
>
> I have HIP however my policy did not cover Medical Devices.
> However, the Director of the Sleep Center wrote directly
> to HIP and told them that my life depended on me getting
> a CPAP machine. There is a special provision and monies
> set aside for life threatening conditions that require equipment
> which the person cannot afford. Thats the way I got my first
> machine. However, as time went on, I had to go in for another
> sleep study, and it was determined that I needed a BIPAP.
> That machine cost $1500. They would not buy it outright,
> however, they rented it at the rate of something like $250
> per month--until my condition improved. Since it did not
> improve--After a few months, I owned the machine outright.
>
> No it is not sexy and I too am claustrophobic. I would pull the
> machine off in the middle of the night in my sleep. After a
> while though, you get accustomed to it. And you really sleep
> probably for the first time in years. You will notice a difference.
>
> Sleep Apnea is a life threatening disease. Mention what I have
> said to your doctor--Contact the insurance company again.
> Last resort contact the company that makes the machine--they
> may have a special plan or a way to force your insurance company
> to pay...
>
> If you need more help, I will put you in touch with my people.
> Let me know
>
> Gladys
>
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