Posts by Angela Foster43

wanderingpanther68 Asks:
I have an appointment with the ENT specialist this Tuesday, but I'm a bit uncertain about how the ear swab process actually works since I've never dealt with it before. My doctor mentioned she can't specifically request the swab on the referral, so I suppose it’s entirely up to the specialist to decide if it's necessary once they see me. I've been dealing with this pain for far too long now, so I was really hoping to get that taken care of; I guess I'm just wondering what the actual procedure entails. I've read that some General Practitioners handle the swabs themselves, but honestly, between the constant itching and the frustration of previous treatments—where even prescribed drops failed to clear whatever bacteria was lurking under my nail—it feels like a never-ending cycle of hassle.

The specialist will likely recommend and perform the swab, and then you just take the referral from Medicare over to the lab.

Jason Diaz5 said:I suppose you might need a prescription for Neosporin, though I'm not entirely certain. It really depends on how your doctor feels about it, I guess.

It seems unlikely.

granitegardener said:Is there a decent ENT specialist in Chicago? Or honestly, I just need a recommendation for a hospital where I can get my nasal congestion checked out. A friend mentioned that regarding the rib issue, "you won't be satisfied" because they "just look at the nose with some kind of magnification," implying they lack cameras or other modern 21st-century tools.

That seems silly, since whenever I went in for a fiberoptic exam, they actually looked at my nose, throat, and vocal cords.

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Paul Evans39 said:Does "otherwise" imply that I might actually be able to get all three exams done this time? And once the checkup is over, do the doctors keep the referral, or am I supposed to hold onto it?

I suppose you can just keep the referral. If it’s already been cleared through the system, it shows as used, so you won't be able to schedule anything else with it.

Karen Ruiz65 said:I came across some info suggesting there are a lot of people waiting at Rebro via referrals?

We're talking about an oncology patient who has already completed a chemo cycle and started targeted therapy. They're being sent for imaging to check the extent of the spread, since the cancer was unfortunately already confirmed.

Wait times at Rebro Hospital aren't usually that bad.
I suppose it might be somewhere within a 30-day window, maybe.

I suppose there is a possibility that a primary care physician might issue a private prescription?

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fadedrider17 said:Thanks, so I guess they actually went through with the change. It’s an A1 referral we're talking about.

Yeah, it seems it's been that way for a few years now, I suppose.

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The order probably needs to be placed within a 90-day window

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What kind of cancer are we talking about, and which specific type?

Trigeminal neuralgia

If it’s a private prescription, I suppose you'll end up paying the full amount out of pocket.
If a specialist recommends a medication, maybe you could try visiting a primary care physician to see if they can write it under Medicare—assuming it’s actually covered on their list.

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A primary care physician and an A4 referral slip.

George Sullivan31 said:Good afternoon, I have a question regarding Angela Wright. A friend of mine was diagnosed with a brain tumor (Grade IV Glioblastoma) about two years ago...

Unfortunately, there aren't many options left. This type of tumor is incredibly aggressive, and I suppose the chances of surviving five years past the initial diagnosis are extremely slim. Personally, I suspect they might not even attempt a third surgery; it feels more like reaching that point where you just follow the prescribed treatment plan and try to spend as much quality time together as possible, since the disease tends to take its own course toward the end. It probably doesn't make sense to pour massive amounts of money into various alternative therapies, but maybe instead focus on things he actually enjoys, like a good coffee or a cigarette...

I suppose I should ask, what was the prescription on those old glasses?

The C2 is up. It's meant for the ER, though in practice, they're usually quite useless. I suppose if you don't have a referral, there's really no point in even bothering to show up at any emergency room.

I suppose one should probably keep an eye on potassium levels while taking diam

swiftfalcon89 said:I have a question that I am not entirely sure where to post, so I suppose I will just leave it here.
A friend of mine needs to get some eye scans done, which can only be found at private clinics, so naturally, there is a cost involved. Right now, getting this scan at a clinic like Mayo Clinic costs about $133 per eye, which seems to be the standard rate at most places. However, he did a bit of searching online and discovered that in Sarajevo, at the exact same clinic, the same scan costs only slightly more than $67 per eye, making it nearly half the price. My question is whether doctors might cause issues or perhaps even reject the results if they are performed in Canada? He happens to be heading to Sarajevo next week for business, so he is considering doing it then, but he is worried about whether those results will actually be recognized back here in the States.

I wonder, what specific type of scan is it?

I wonder if there might be some way for you to upload those OCT images? It would be helpful if we could follow along with them.

Absurdity.
One really ought to address the root cause rather than merely reacting to the symptoms. 😉

redranger82 said:So, does that D1 inquiry still hang around for a whole year? Thanks!

It has been that way since the very first time I used it, I suppose.

Jack Kelly5 said:I believe the regulations dictate that the car should be brought in immediately in situations like this, otherwise there's a risk of a penalty for both the driver and the team.
I guess I might be wrong, though; perhaps someone can correct me.

Yes, they really ought to pit him as soon as possible. Even if it turns out the nut wasn't properly secured, he'll likely face a penalty regardless of whether the wheel actually comes off or not.