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Post by chibineko717 on Aug 1, 2012 14:12:06 GMT -5
I have state insurance and it has already been denied twice. Dr. M and my PCP both put in orders for it. The doctor's nurse said that the would be no point in fighting it because the insurance is really bad like that. It sucks because I feel like adhesions are already forming.
Thanks Jenaya, i'll look into the DO. My PCP would have to refer me to one for my crappy insurance to accept it. I think a DO might help more because I have had a lot of osteopathic issues a few years ago. I lost movement in my left side due to herniated disks and a backwards neck. It was fixed when I went to a Pettibon System chiropractor for a year. So a DO would probably be able to fix me a bit more than PPT.
Since things are still up in the air for now, I'll use my Pettibon system hip weights and spinal molding pillows to see it that helps for now.
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Post by JC on Aug 2, 2012 11:15:44 GMT -5
I really hope you can see that DO! He's a family practice physician so I am not sure if you would need a referral or not. Are you able to pick your own primary care or are you assigned one? I think seeing a D.O. would be awesome for you.
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Post by omaklackey on Aug 2, 2012 13:00:57 GMT -5
Washington state health insurance only pays for Physical Therapy if its after an osteo type surgery. Its in their handbook. But you can pick whatever PCP you want, including a DO, you can even do it online at their website. I was talking to other people about their insurance in Washington, and I apparently have it pretty good with State Insurance as the other companies have really high deductibles. I asked about paying for PPT myself and its $180 for the first appointment. I had an appointment that I waited a month and a half for but I just can't afford the trip to Wenatchee on top of the appointment. Dr. Mos's RN finally called back and they can't do anything for me but suggest I go to PPT. I got that phone call three days after I cancelled the appointment. Their communication skills are terrible, or maybe I'm just ridiculous busy right now. So frustrated...
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Post by chibineko717 on Aug 16, 2012 18:05:17 GMT -5
Although my PPT was denied by insurance, my friend who takes me to my appointments asked about financial aid and so I was able to go to my first appointment on Tuesday. My therapist said that my pelvic muscles were very tight and that most of my hip pain is caused by the endo that adhered my appendix to my pelvic sidewall.
We are going to try to work on my pelvic floor muscles since I cannot relax them and have to strain to go to the bathroom.
I also asked her if foam rolling would be good for me and she said that it would help a lot.
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Post by Karen on Aug 16, 2012 18:19:52 GMT -5
Glad you were able to go! I hope it brings you some continued relief. And if you're paying out of pocket, ask if there's a different price if you can pay in cash up front. Sometimes, they're able to work with you. Good luck with your next appointment!
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 25, 2012 17:39:14 GMT -5
What do you ladies think about just going to a massage therapist instead of a Pelvic Physical Therapist? I know several therapist here who were trained in adhesion removal and fascia release. Hubby and I talked again about trying to get to the PPT but that would cost to get there and then cost for the appointment. Ther PT's here are only 40 a visit. What do we think?
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Post by willow82 on Mar 31, 2013 11:27:45 GMT -5
I officially join the pelvic pt club on Thursday! I've been fairly certain I've needed it for the past 3 months and my old gyn was just clueless. New gyn pressed on my muscles during the exam and found they were a mess. Pelvic floor dysfunction tends to follow Endo around and often persists after the Endo itself is quieted down.
I'm so glad to finally be getting some relief. My new doc also works very closely with the therapists.
Also, she prescribed Valium Suppositories. These are supposed to help quiet the muscles down, and she says they are really important after therapy sessions to essentially help the therapy stick, versus the muscles tensing back up.
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Post by Karen on Mar 31, 2013 11:42:09 GMT -5
Good luck! I swear by PPT, it did wonders for me, and I think any woman with endo should try it with a very skilled PPT (there are some that are not so skilled out there).
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Post by DeAnna on Apr 2, 2013 17:55:16 GMT -5
I did something like PPT. My guy specialized in visceral manipulation, all out of pocket but totally worked and worth every penny
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Post by omaklackey on Apr 2, 2013 21:55:50 GMT -5
Deanna, That is what my gal is doing, Visceral manipulation. I would love to chat with you more about it. I have been talking about it on Massage therapy thread.
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Post by Emily on Aug 12, 2013 15:54:00 GMT -5
I was referred for PPT and have been approved by insurance! I got to speak with my physical therapist before scheduling the appointment and grilled her to make sure that this would be worth my while. She said that she does visceral manipulation and goes to several workshops a year to keep up her skills. A gyne/urologist referred me for bladder pain, but the physical therapist assured me that she would treat endo as well as bladder pain. Is it weird that I am excited!?
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Post by nibletz on Aug 12, 2013 16:10:14 GMT -5
aww good luck emma i hope it helps and keep us updated its a route im really looking into x
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Post by Karen on Aug 12, 2013 21:45:13 GMT -5
Woo hoo!!! Good luck, and keep us posted! When's your first appointment?
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Post by Emily on Aug 12, 2013 22:21:24 GMT -5
Tuesday, Aug 20. Reading through this thread, I guess I should skip the appointment for the week of my period since she is going to get all up in my business.
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Post by willow82 on Aug 13, 2013 19:46:41 GMT -5
You may want to call her and ask, pelvic floor physical therapy needs to be regular to be beneficial, like 1-2 times a week, so if you are having cycles while you're in PT chances are you'll do it anyways, it might even be good so she can get a sense of your period pain, cramps, and related trigger points. The days I was feeling the worst was when I got the most out of PT because she was able to get a sense of what was really going on, work on it, and give me things to do at home when it happens again.
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