Apria sounds like a nightmare. I use a regionally based DME who for the most is very good. Sure there are the order mixups but they work it out. They also...
I feel lucky now that I'm hearing about Apria. My DME for homecare supplies is CHOP homecare (Children's Hosp of Philadelphia). I feel very lucky that I...
One way around this problem, at least for me, is to call the company involved and order the parts directly from them. They, in turn, contact my DME and tell...
Oh man Kimi, that all of us could be so lucky! Mark, you are right, they are a nightmare to deal with. I can't imagine a life where we didn't a fight with...
Wow Nikki, good thing you and your parents are on top of things. Apria sounds atrocious. My first DME - beginning 2 1/2 years ago - was called PSA, and they...
I don't think my branch is quite as bad. But my go-to-guy when I had a problem recently left. And another RT too. They never let me know of course as they...
Hi all, Ines - I don't think Apria believes in informing patients. They must train them not to or something! LOL. Does your current RT come out on a regular...
I was wondering does anyone take anything for anxiety? I have always had a problem with it but its been worse lately since I've had more stress. All the...
A lot of people with respiratory problems face anxiety from time to time. I currently take a very very small dose of xanax when needed. It does curb the...
Donna, Since I've been ventilated my wife has faced a lot of anxiety. She has been taking Zoloft to very good effect. No noticeable side-effects and she is...
I've learnt how to calm my self by taking a few big breaths, that seems to help me thru it! John Donna <donnajeffrey2000@...> wrote: I was wondering...
I take lexapro both for anxiety and depression. It seems to help especially for anxiety. Ines ... From: Donna To: npventsupport@yahoogroups.com Sent: 6/3/2006...
My RT comes E/O month and does a vent check. Haven't met the new one yet. I thought perhaps Medicare or someone had a rule about mandatory vent checks at...
John Good suggestion. A friend of mine practices yoga and gives me massages too. Deep breathing helps me also, and too for fatigue when I'm off the vent and...
Donna, I finally got off my anxiety meds, and just have a PRN order for Ativan. I've taken Zanax, Klonipin, and Ativan over the years for anxiety, most on a ...
Ines, What is an E/O? I know that here in AZ if you are in the DDD Vent Program like I am, they do require mandatory monthly vent checks. My case manager from ...
E/O -every other. I guess I thought I'd heard somewhere vent checks had to be done at least every other month. But can't remember who told me that.lol Ines ......
It was my understanding that vent checks had to be done every month. And I thought that it was a requirement of the Social Security bureaucracy in one of its...
Can any of you direct me to the specific area of your state's human services or social services websites regarding services covered under the vent users...
Kathy, I live in Arizona and am on the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Department of Economic Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Long...
"The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Department of Economic Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Long Term Care Ventilator Dependant...
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