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MiladyB · 06-28-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by minime

I need a breast lift bad! I never considered all of the things you mentioned when I thought of going to a doc to try to get insurance to pay for it. I don't have back pain so I figured it was not an option for me. I do have migraines, shoulder pain, knee pain, and elbow pain due to osteoarthritis.
Your post gave me new ideas and maybe the courage to approach my pcp about trying for it.

thanks,

minime

I would try anything. You just never know. I looked up my insurance companies requirements to get a breast reduction covered and found that I fit into most of the requirements except I needed to get a Physiatrist to say a reduction would probably help with my pain. It sounds as if this doctor I saw today was willing to write such a letter.

What I can tell you is that my insurance company wanted to see documentation of mild lower back pain, neck pain, breast pain, headaches, rashes, or paralysis in the fingers. I have experienced all but the paralysis. None of it is severe but it all has been there in a mild form and is documented with my pcp for the past 6 months. I would suggest you call your insurance company and see if they cover a breast reduction and what the requirements are. It is at least a place to start.