Yesterday I was chatting with a friend who has been fighting with her insurance company for a year to try to get coverage for infusions, and she told me that they had finally agreed to cover her for a year!!! I'm so happy for her because she's been so sick for so long, and constantly had trouble finding doctors who would help her. It shocks me that so many members in my favorite support group have had doctors refuse to treat them once they found out that the person had CVID! Makes me think they swore a hypocritical oath rather than the Hippocratic oath! Sometimes these doctors will admit that the case is too complicated for them...but don't they consider referrals at least??? I mean, we CVID patients are desperately seeking relief from pain, gastrointestinal problems, breathing problems, skin problems and doctors just say "You're too complicated, get out of my office!"? What's wrong with this system?
This blog details the struggles that I have encountered while searching for a diagnosis and in getting treatment. If you get sick frequently and can't find answers, read this blog...it might steer you in the right direction! If you have any medical questions about things that are said on this blog, please consult a medical professional.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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