Hello everyone - I've been on holiday to Dominican Republic, had a fairly good time (fainting & breathing problems aside) - even managed a little diving, which was so relaxing, and I think did me the world of good!
Anyway - before I went away, I was having a bit of a tussle with BUPA, about whether they would pay for the blood tests/diagnostics etc that Dr Edwards at LLC was advocating - so that I can get the right treatment.
Their argument is that they don't cover chronic conditions - I argued that they state in their policy that the DO cover acute flares (doh!!! what is a lupus flare, if it isn;t acute).
So - I got my GP to write saying that once they've decided on the treatment, he will treat me on NHS - and tonight, about 40 mins ago, I had a phone call from them saying YEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!
I'm so happy - it means so much that I can get the appropriate treatment faster, as I've been off work for 2 months now.
Sorry to anyone without private healthcare, who might think I'm gloating - I do know I'm lucky, and in many ways private health care goes against the grain, but I want to be back at work, and feeling well again! I wish I had a magic wand to wave on all of you
Forgive my 5 minutes of selfishness.
Hope you've all been ok whilst I was on hols?
Lxx
Anyway - before I went away, I was having a bit of a tussle with BUPA, about whether they would pay for the blood tests/diagnostics etc that Dr Edwards at LLC was advocating - so that I can get the right treatment.
Their argument is that they don't cover chronic conditions - I argued that they state in their policy that the DO cover acute flares (doh!!! what is a lupus flare, if it isn;t acute).
So - I got my GP to write saying that once they've decided on the treatment, he will treat me on NHS - and tonight, about 40 mins ago, I had a phone call from them saying YEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!
I'm so happy - it means so much that I can get the appropriate treatment faster, as I've been off work for 2 months now.
Sorry to anyone without private healthcare, who might think I'm gloating - I do know I'm lucky, and in many ways private health care goes against the grain, but I want to be back at work, and feeling well again! I wish I had a magic wand to wave on all of you
Hope you've all been ok whilst I was on hols?
Lxx