Sunday, October 24, 2010
Anti Mag Neuropathy
I was finally referred to an oncologist and we discussed treating my neuropathy with rituximab. I was treated with rituximab six years ago and I noticed an immediate improvement which was validated by improved blood tests. The problem is the cost of the drug. Normally they do 4 treatments over 4 weeks and it can be as much as $40,000. When I had my first treatment my group health insurance covered the cost. Now I am on Medicare and there is no guarantee they will pick up the cost. In some cases I am told the drug companies will replace the drug at no cost. The only cost to me would be office and nurse time which is still expensive. To reduce costs the doctor and I agreed to try just two treatments. They were to give me a call to set up the treatment and of course that hasn't happened. Frustrating!
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