No more Sani2C for me

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

The will step up if your plan covers diagnostic scans - so basically only the top tier of plans - unless it is done as part of assesment of a diagnosed condition - in which case more plans cover - but still only the better ones - ask Myles where to look for specifics for your plan - I never deal with that stuff

On Discovery, all plans apart from the Core & Keycare series offer cover for diagnostic scans, IF it's backed up by a motivational letter from a doc. If you just go in to "have a scan" you most likely won't get one. It has to be motivated. 

 

Those full body scans are expensive, and are only covered partly on the higher end plans if at all.

 

Essentially, if you're looking for a diagnostic or investigative scan, and you're not on Momentum (who offers investigative MRI / CT scans on all plans but their lowest) and you DON'T have any day to day cover, you won't have coverage from med aid. Generally speaking you only have coverage for them if you're on a plan with day to day benefits. 

 

Also - please, update your life cover BEFORE you go for a full body scan... We had a client who thought he was as fit as a fiddle, but is one of those hypochondriacs and simply MUST go for a scan each year (those ultra high density ful body scans that you get some places) 

 

His cholestorool was perfect, perfect ECG, EKG, whada whada whada. 

 

Scan picked up a defect in his heart. Never diagnosed nor picked up before, never had a problem with heart rate or anything even signalling that he had a "problem"

 

Now, he can't get cover. He's got a heart condition. Which he never knew he had, but isn't affecting his mobility or life in any way shape or form. But he's got a heart condition, and now he can't get any cover. 

[davetapson]

I wish someone can definitively answer the question - is blood cholesterol levels an indicator of heart and/or coronary disease? So much confusion amongst medical professionals which means the general public have no idea. 

Not to mention the medical professionals...

[V12man]

Not to mention the medical professionals...

I don't think there is any confusion amongst professionals- high serum cholesterol levels have a higher risk of cardiac disease.

 

What the debate is about is whether it's causative or a side effect of something else that causes cardiac disease, so basically 1 step removed from the primary problem.

[Slowbee]

If you have saddle issues......get your back checked.

 

After the saddle problems, physio finally said lets get an x ray done. That was yesterday. Today I am booked with a surgeon to discuss degenerating discs and osteoarthritis.

 

As you get older, take those little niggles very seriously and get them sorted ASAP.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

If you have saddle issues......get your back checked.

 

After the saddle problems, physio finally said lets get an x ray done. That was yesterday. Today I am booked with a surgeon to discuss degenerating discs and osteoarthritis.

 

As you get older, take those little niggles very seriously and get them sorted ASAP.

blegh!!! 

 

That sucks, dude. 

[EmptyB]

If you have saddle issues......get your back checked.

 

After the saddle problems, physio finally said lets get an x ray done. That was yesterday. Today I am booked with a surgeon to discuss degenerating discs and osteoarthritis.

 

As you get older, take those little niggles very seriously and get them sorted ASAP.

 

I cant recall if you discussed this on the Munga thread but do you know as yet what caused your back problems?

 

I'm currently seeing a chiro for lower back disc issues....not pleasant on the bike!!

 

Thinking of trying the Spez power saddle........

[V12man]

If you have saddle issues......get your back checked.

 

After the saddle problems, physio finally said lets get an x ray done. That was yesterday. Today I am booked with a surgeon to discuss degenerating discs and osteoarthritis.

 

As you get older, take those little niggles very seriously and get them sorted ASAP.

Not good at all - but if you can live without surgery, then delay as long as possible is the normal advice I give.

 

Will be interesting to see the scan.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Not good at all - but if you can live without surgery, then delay as long as possible is the normal advice I give.

 

Will be interesting to see the scan.

My MIL has just had her 2nd back fusion. It's not fun. 

 

My mother has had one, and a full knee replacement. Her 2nd one is just a matter of time. 

[V12man]

My MIL has just had her 2nd back fusion. It's not fun. 

 

My mother has had one, and a full knee replacement. Her 2nd one is just a matter of time. 

They can replace discs now with some bling Ti these days.... not sure if it's available in cool colors yet...

[Aluman]

On Discovery, all plans apart from the Core & Keycare series offer cover for diagnostic scans, IF it's backed up by a motivational letter from a doc. If you just go in to "have a scan" you most likely won't get one. It has to be motivated. 

 

Those full body scans are expensive, and are only covered partly on the higher end plans if at all.

 

Essentially, if you're looking for a diagnostic or investigative scan, and you're not on Momentum (who offers investigative MRI / CT scans on all plans but their lowest) and you DON'T have any day to day cover, you won't have coverage from med aid. Generally speaking you only have coverage for them if you're on a plan with day to day benefits. 

 

Also - please, update your life cover BEFORE you go for a full body scan... We had a client who thought he was as fit as a fiddle, but is one of those hypochondriacs and simply MUST go for a scan each year (those ultra high density ful body scans that you get some places) 

 

His cholestorool was perfect, perfect ECG, EKG, whada whada whada. 

 

Scan picked up a defect in his heart. Never diagnosed nor picked up before, never had a problem with heart rate or anything even signalling that he had a "problem"

 

Now, he can't get cover. He's got a heart condition. Which he never knew he had, but isn't affecting his mobility or life in any way shape or form. But he's got a heart condition, and now he can't get any cover. 

Only at 50 did I find out I had a defective aortic valve and started going for yearly checks. In 2014 after doing the Tour de Boland about 3km into the reduced Argus I had a spell of dissiness and pulled of the road. The ambulance that was following thet group came past and I passed out when they stopped. Came to in a minute or two with the stickers and wires on my chest next to the road but felt fine. Medic said he could not find any problem and I thought it was low sugger wirh the weeks riding behind me.

 

Got on the bike and finished the 46 Km not feeling bad at all.

 

Back in Joburg went for blood tests to check sugar and other ills but only found high iron levels.

 

Went for yearly heart check in June and found drastic valve function reduction and was in for a valve replacement within 3 days. 7 days in hospital and 6 weeks recovery.

 

Started training for 94.7 beginning Sept and road 40sek longer than previous year 3:34:41.

 

 

So far ok and hope to do a sub 3:30 this year. 

[Slowbee]

I cant recall if you discussed this on the Munga thread but do you know as yet what caused your back problems?

 

I'm currently seeing a chiro for lower back disc issues....not pleasant on the bike!!

 

Thinking of trying the Spez power saddle........

Munga thread was not the place for details, that thread is for riding the munga

 

In summary, curvature convex to the right in my 5 lumbar bones. L5-S1 moderate degenerative disc disease, with joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation. My coccyx bones have acute anterior angulation and sclerosis at the junctions.

 

Basically (and highly summarised) my spine is skew, my discs in my lower back are getting closer and so my bones are forming little bumps to compensate for the lack of smooth movement. And my cocyx is horizontal  as opposed to pointing down and this is causing my bones in the lowest part of the spine to thicken up.

 

@v12, not sure you area specialty, ours is related to cats and dogs, so unless I am on all fours, the wife just shrugs her shoulders (   )  - but if you want I can send you a copy of the x rays. I have an MRI booked for later next week.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Munga thread was not the place for details, that thread is for riding the munga

 

In summary, curvature convex to the right in my 5 lumbar bones. L5-S1 moderate degenerative disc disease, with joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation. My coccyx bones have acute anterior angulation and sclerosis at the junctions.

 

Basically (and highly summarised) my spine is skew, my discs in my lower back are getting closer and so my bones are forming little bumps to compensate for the lack of smooth movement. And my cocyx is horizontal  as opposed to pointing down and this is causing my bones in the lowest part of the spine to thicken up.

 

@v12, not sure you area specialty, ours is related to cats and dogs, so unless I am on all fours, the wife just shrugs her shoulders (   )  - but if you want I can send you a copy of the x rays. I have an MRI booked for later next week.

bugger... 

[Slowbee]

bugger... 

yep and still waiting for the bacon breakfast to kick in so my liver can focus on keeping my body together from the events of last night involving a bottle or so of wine. Myprodol sorts out the headache.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

yep and still waiting for the bacon breakfast to kick in so my liver can focus on keeping my body together from the events of last night involving a case or so of wine. Myprodol sorts out the headache.

fixed. 

['Dale]

If you have saddle issues......get your back checked.

 

After the saddle problems, physio finally said lets get an x ray done. That was yesterday. Today I am booked with a surgeon to discuss degenerating discs and osteoarthritis.

 

As you get older, take those little niggles very seriously and get them sorted ASAP.

Ag no

Sorry to hear

All you best ????

[EmptyB]

Munga thread was not the place for details, that thread is for riding the munga

 

In summary, curvature convex to the right in my 5 lumbar bones. L5-S1 moderate degenerative disc disease, with joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation. My coccyx bones have acute anterior angulation and sclerosis at the junctions.

 

Basically (and highly summarised) my spine is skew, my discs in my lower back are getting closer and so my bones are forming little bumps to compensate for the lack of smooth movement. And my cocyx is horizontal as opposed to pointing down and this is causing my bones in the lowest part of the spine to thicken up.

 

@v12, not sure you area specialty, ours is related to cats and dogs, so unless I am on all fours, the wife just shrugs her shoulders ( ) - but if you want I can send you a copy of the x rays. I have an MRI booked for later next week.

Yikes....sounds rather depressing to the "man on the street". Mine doesn't sound as advanced as yours if that makes sense.

 

Cause of this...age/wear and tear?

 

Don't know your age so it's not a disrespectful question...