I actually had a Plantar Fasciitis diagnosis prior the one from Ledderhose - However this was discarded as soon as the doctors saw the disease was bilateral.

I was taping my foot to help with a bout of plantar fasciitis and noticed that the bottom of my foot was beginning to itch. I assumed it was irritation from the tape. Then, while massaging my foot, I noticed a lump and since I have had experience with DC for many years, I knew the combination of itching and the lump must be LD. I consulted a podiatrist who confirmed the LD and I asked about the association with plantar fasciitis. He said he knew of none and that my discovering LD at the same time I had plantar fasciitis was likely a coincidence.

Since then, my LD has progressed rapidly over the last month and I'm getting quite concerned about it. There are good options for dealing with DC in my hands, but I don't know of good options for LD treatments.

Tom

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quinnt01:

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I was taping my foot to help with a bout of plantar fasciitis and noticed that the bottom of my foot was beginning to itch. I assumed it was irritation from the tape. Then, while massaging my foot, I noticed a lump and since I have had experience with DC for many years, I knew the combination of itching and the lump must be LD. I consulted a podiatrist who confirmed the LD and I asked about the association with plantar fasciitis. He said he knew of none and that my discovering LD at the same time I had plantar fasciitis was likely a coincidence.

Since then, my LD has progressed rapidly over the last month and I'm getting quite concerned about it. There are good options for dealing with DC in my hands, but I don't know of good options for LD treatments.

Tom

For my RT, Medicare covered it and my Anthem Blue Cross supplement basically paid the rest. In my policy, Blue Cross pays if Medicare covers it.

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quinnt01:

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I assume my insurance isn't going to cover RT so perhaps Germany is the best bet, but that would still be quite expensive.

I'm curious as to how those of you who've had RT have been able to resolve the insurance, cost, and logistical issues.

Thanks,
Tom

Hi Tom,

Why do you assume your insurance won't cover it? It may be a hassle but since Medicare covers it that makes it much easier to make a case to other insurance companies that it is NOT experimental. You may have to appeal and work hard at it, esp. if you have an HMO but I'd try. The provider you choose might also be able to help you. Kind of reminds me of the old days when insurance companies wouldn't cover NA.
There are a few older posts from forum members who have gone to Germany that talk about costs. I believe "bstenman" is one of those people so you might PM him or search.

I had a very strange thing happen to me I'm on Medicare, was told by my provider that it was covered after I asked them to double check and now Medicare has twice refused to pay my provider. However, since I was told I didn't have to pay, Medicare is sticking to that and so far I'm off the hook. I don't know if the provider is appealing for the 2nd time or not. Ya gotta love health insurance, sigh.
Diane