Medication and insurance ramblings...
I have been thinking way too much about my medication lately. Right now, I am taking metadate CD 20mgs in the morning and another 20mgs 4 1/2 to 5 hours later. This works out pretty well so far. BUT, I have recently found out that my schedule at work is going to be changed for next year. I am going to need more focus in the morning than what I currently do.
In the a.m., I teach kinder and first graders -- The energy in the room keeps me pretty focused. But that will change when I have older ones in the morning. Sigh... Just when I got everything going ok, things will have to change. I think I know what I may need to do. I have taken concerta 36mgs. Before, but insurance wouldn't cover it because it wasn't a part of "step therapy", so that's why I got switched to the metadate.
In October, I can switch insurance carriers. I have looked at the formulary lists of all the ones that will be available to me and found that concerta is covered as a first line med with cigna. No JUMPING through HOOPS!! DH says that it may cost more, but I sure would rather have insurance that would allow my Dr. To prescribe what he thinks is best rather than what some insurance company wants me to have based on profit margins and discounts with manufacturers!
The problem is that the school year of course starts in August, and I cant switch insurance until October. I am seriously thinking about asking the doc to switch me back to concerta so that I can have a more even treatment throughout the day, and just pay for the stuff for 3 months or so until I can get Cigna to pick it up. That would cost me a pretty penny, but I like being able to control my mind and emotions throughout the day rather than minimal control in am and focused between 12 - 5. Plus there was a side effect that my hubby definitely enjoyed.. ummm but we won't get into that! LOL
Why am I thinking about this so far in advance? Maybe its the anxiety that just loves to kick in and keep me on my toes!! I know ADD usually is more concerned with the here and now. I have heard that people with anxiety disorders comorbid with ADD actually helps them to be more successful.. Albeit adding quite a lot of turmoil on the inside.
In the a.m., I teach kinder and first graders -- The energy in the room keeps me pretty focused. But that will change when I have older ones in the morning. Sigh... Just when I got everything going ok, things will have to change. I think I know what I may need to do. I have taken concerta 36mgs. Before, but insurance wouldn't cover it because it wasn't a part of "step therapy", so that's why I got switched to the metadate.
In October, I can switch insurance carriers. I have looked at the formulary lists of all the ones that will be available to me and found that concerta is covered as a first line med with cigna. No JUMPING through HOOPS!! DH says that it may cost more, but I sure would rather have insurance that would allow my Dr. To prescribe what he thinks is best rather than what some insurance company wants me to have based on profit margins and discounts with manufacturers!
The problem is that the school year of course starts in August, and I cant switch insurance until October. I am seriously thinking about asking the doc to switch me back to concerta so that I can have a more even treatment throughout the day, and just pay for the stuff for 3 months or so until I can get Cigna to pick it up. That would cost me a pretty penny, but I like being able to control my mind and emotions throughout the day rather than minimal control in am and focused between 12 - 5. Plus there was a side effect that my hubby definitely enjoyed.. ummm but we won't get into that! LOL
Why am I thinking about this so far in advance? Maybe its the anxiety that just loves to kick in and keep me on my toes!! I know ADD usually is more concerned with the here and now. I have heard that people with anxiety disorders comorbid with ADD actually helps them to be more successful.. Albeit adding quite a lot of turmoil on the inside.
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