North Texas- Physical Therapy Works- Jerk Doc Took It Away. Posted: 02-19-04 10:47am
I am newly diagnosed lupus. I have
med-controlled seizures, joint pain,
rashes, flu-like feeling 75% of the time.
I have a toddler that I can barely care
for.
I was feeling hopeless until I asked my
doc if I could go to physcial therapy. He
said yes, but wrote the script for my
shoulder, and left out my knees, hips,
ankles, hands, toes, and wrists.
I started going to sport therapy, and they
put me on a home program for my shoulder.
They also started me on a pool program
there, which addressed all of my painful
and stiff problem areas. This was
wonderful!!! I started feeling better
right away, and even losing some weight!
I felt better physically and emotionally.
My flu-like symptoms decreased, my range
of motion increased, and my joint paint
signficantly decreased all over my body
(still looking for something that will
help the arthritis-like pain in my hands)
needless to say I was thrilled to death.
So when it was time to renew my
prescription I was excited! You can
imagine how shattered I felt when I got a
phonecall from sportherapy saying it was
denied. Dr. Vu returned their fax,
saying for them to put me on a home
program. Hmm...That would be great if I
had a heated pool and the equipment needed
to do my program.
This just confirmed my feeling that Dr.
Vu didnt listen to me. I told him that I
desperately wanted to exercise, but that
everything I had tried was too painful.
I am trying now to go thru my general prac
to get a new scrip for physical therapy.
I have an appt with Dr. Rubin in july,
who comes highly recommended...(did I
mention I have crappy military
insurance?)
i hope this post helps in two ways.
Hydrotherapy can be awesome for joint
pain, and is a low-impact, great way to
get excercise. And also, please dont ever
go to Dr. Vu.
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mia
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 146 Location: dallas
Physical Therapy Posted: 02-21-04 22:59pm
I also live in texas, and have had
hydro-therapy that really helped. Years
ago I had a back injury at work, workmans
comp paid for the therapy. The therapy
averaged $1200 a week and this went on for
several weeks. When I was done with the
first script, they discussed wheather or
not to renew. I had a proposition for
them. I found a healthclub with a heated
pool and got a quote. A one year
membership costs the same as 1 week of
therapy. If they would pay for a years
membership, I would not seek anymore
therapy but would do it on my own. They
agreed, for 2 years. You should try this
with your insurance, they respond to
saving money.
