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Timewas

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Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Dec 21, 2022, 10:24 PM

Dec 2022

I don't know why they would deny that, I have had several different shots for my knees, the ones that help most is what was once called rooster comb. has helped pretty well for a long time now..

Medicare advantage plans are a scam...

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My insurance denied paying for a cortisone shot for a torn meniscus [View all] question everything Dec 2022 OP

Definitely consider your insurance options JenniferJuniper Dec 2022 #1

Well Timewas Dec 2022 #2

Same here on rooster shot. LakeArenal Dec 2022 #3

I had those too, Synvisc. They are great but torn mahina Dec 2022 #4

Not all torn meniscuses need surgery. summer_in_TX Dec 2022 #11

That's terrific. mahina Dec 2022 #13

Medicare Advantage sucks. NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #5

If you're not sure whether or not your current plan is Medicare Advantage, dflprincess Dec 2022 #6

Yes, it is MA but, really, I have not have any trouble visiting any provider question everything Dec 2022 #10

I know someone moniss Dec 2022 #7

One thing I know is if they fire you up with cortisone, they can't operate for six months. I've had brewens Dec 2022 #8

Thank you. No, the orthopedist did not recommend question everything Dec 2022 #9

Say no to cortisone! Bobstandard Dec 2022 #12

Thank you! So far I have been pain free for 9 months question everything Dec 2022 #14

So far so good. SlimJimmy Dec 2022 #15