applekisses said:

some doctors will violate their own ethics, and prescribe it for "migraines" whilst injecting lips and brows.

purplerein said:

I know...and those docs ruin it for those who would benefit from it in a non-cosmetic way. I missed last Christmas with my family because I was stuck in a dark room for two days with a migraine. It would have been wonderful to try a new treatment that could possibly work for a few months at a time.

applekisses said:

it's not covered for those problems?

i had horrible migraines for a while several years ago. Imitrex injections helped, but ultimately, i had to make some lifestyle changes. quit my job, and haven't had a migraine since...

feel better soon!

IrresistibleB1tch said:

One limitation for botulinum toxin's (Botox®) use in treating Migraines is cost. Unlike other treatments for Migraines, such as the prescription drug Imitrex® and nasal sprays (and other triptans or ergotomine drugs), Botox® injections are not covered by insurance and cost about $350 for each targeted area, (and will likely be used in multiple areas) so it appears expensive. But the cost has to be looked at divided by the 4 to 6 months that this preventive works between doses as compared to other preventive drug costs. In addition, it is important to note that prescription drugs like Imitrex® and nasal sprays are abortive treatments and not designed to replace nor use like Botox®, which is to be used as a preventative or prophylactic Migraine treatment.


I wish I could quit my job
My three biggest triggers are my periods, my allergies and strong smells.

CalhounSq said:

Yes, but we are taxed to death, our wait times are totally out of control and our health care workers are understaffed and overworked which in the end hurts us all.

Plus our healthcare system does not cover everything, such as perscription drugs (which for a very ill person can be hundreds a month).

Everything has it's pros and cons, that's for sure.

JustErin said:

Wow, I didn't know about that. Thanks for sharing.

luv4all7 said:

One of my friends continued her insurance coverage on Cobra and over a period of 4 years it went from 200 a month to a little over 800 and that is for ONE PERSON!. She didn't have any major medical emergencies or expenses either. She finally had to drop coverage because she couldn't afford it anymore

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Its sad. Makes ya wanna go out and vote, huh?

IrresistibleB1tch said:

I am also going to look into this. I am self employed and I currently dont have any health insurance and I was looking around for some with reason options and price.

luv4all7 said:

If anything should it's this! Vote Hilary in 08 and we can take the money we're wasting on war and corporate welfare and have healthcare for everyone in the country!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Okay. I saw on E! that George Clooney may run. Is that true?????
[Edited 12/4/06 10:27am]

Why would a deductable keep you from getting into trouble if you were hospitalized?

A deductable is just the out-of-pocket part that you have to pay before the insurance kicks in. Most plans have some kind of deductable. The higher it is, the cheaper the insurance usually is. If this doesn't make sense, ask and I'll say more.


I can't afford to pay for health insurance. I HATE not having insurance. I've been having these werid little blackouts/dizzy spells. I should probably see a doctor. One of my knees is fucked up and getting worse. I should probably see a doctor. But I don't want to go in and end up with a serious preexisting condition on my charts without having insurance. . .BAH!

Thanks all for the comments & info!

HereToRockYourWorld said:

I get that But it seems to me like many plans w/ a zero deductable have no ceiling for what the patient pays should they be hospitalized. For instance, one plan w/ a $1500 deductable says I pay NOTHING once my deductable is reached. But the other plans I've seen just say you pay 20% of the hospitalization fee or so many hundreds of dollars a day plus a percentage, which could be astronomical should something happen. At least w/ the deductable you know there's a ceiling to what you'll pay if something serious happens...

... if I'm even understanding it right

gemini13 said:

Any particular reason you chose a PPO or was it just what looked the best @ the time?

CalhounSq said:

Ah, I see. Yeah, the copays can be steep with some plans, but most of them actually do have reasonable out-of-pocket maximums (which is different, obviously, than the deductible). Generally a few thousand bucks, I think. So if you were hospitalized, you would end up with a substantial bill, but not anything that would bankrupt you.

CalhounSq said:

More flexibility, I guess.

I just chose it because it was semi-cheap.