We received yesterday a letter informing us, though the pain is indeed real, they are still going to deny the nerve stimulator due to lack of evidence and due to the determination that the treatment is considered experimental. The letter was thoughtful and personally written to reflect our personal situation, but still disappointing.
Our only option now is to go for an external appeal outside of our insurance company. Is this something we need a lawyer for. I really don't think my husband has the energy to fully present his cause and successfully argue the benefit. It just is not his personality. It really would be nice to know if this would work
Meanwhile, my husband is now using a tens unit on his neck to used for the neck pain. It helps some when on and pain fully returns when removed. However, that is expected.
Botox A for some reason failed to work fully this time. In the past he has had full headache relief with Botox A, so we are not sure why after Botox B not really working why the Botox A is following suite too. Headache is diminished, but easily fully returns with any activity. This is rather frustrating, since this has been our last of options.
Well nothing major more to report.
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