Spent a lot of time working with all my health issues today:
Issue one: the "pre-existing condition" crap. I got a second letter warning me of having this status. After calling my health advocate they said to talk to CIGNA because they probably had the info but hadn't gone through it. I called them and they found it and have now "reprocessed" them. I wonder now what that means but I think it won't be to bad (hopefully).

Issue two: Paying for my interferon. I did get confirmation that they will cover it and I have a new script ready..instead of the $1266 I paid I now have a copayment of $25!!wOOt!

Issue three: I talked to the people at Mayo today..They think that now that I've been on the interferon for a few weeks my body is adjusting so I shouldn't have too many side effects even if I increase the dosages..Which may be absolutely true because I have had almost no problems this week post injection. Now we aren't pleased that although my platelets went down (from 1620 to 1240) they didn't go lower..so we are gonna increase dosages.

*side note* Can I tell you how nice it is to be able to call/e-mail the people at Mayo for continuing advice on how to deal with my meds/issues...with VERY quick and informative responses.

Issue four: I submitted a claim for reinbursement of the $1266 I paid last month for the interferon so hopefully I will get that back one of these days.
All in all, I think there is light at the end of this long dark tunnel I have been traveling through for a long time...