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In our case the doppler nor the MRV showed anything conclusive. He was able to get approval for a venogram which showed a "significant" webb blockage in the left interior jugular which was addressed today.

Our procedure was done today. I am posting in this thread because our Doc was in NY for the meeting and came away with enough information to sell the procedure to our insurance company. He gives credit to Dr. Sclafani. If I violated protocol here, please forgive, it has been a long but very exciting...

None at all, we had to tell her TW had MS. Two years out of school, so I am not down at all.

Not what we wanted on initial results based on what the tech said. It was sad and ironic at the same time, as she came out to get me, she was all bubbly saying that it showed nothing. Of course she did not understand that we wanted "bad" results. Doc called us at home and said to wait for ...

We are about to enter this battle as our insurance is BC/BS with a twist. Dr. Underwood thinks it may be a bit different as our insurance is PEEHIP (Public Education Health Insurance Plan). It was run up the flag pole last Thursday so we will see, regardless, we are prepared to go private pay if nee...

That's a new name to me. Glad to hear the procedure is becoming more and more available locally. Let us know how the appt goes! Is it an appointment for the procedure or for consult and ultrasound? It was a consult and went extremely well. He is very positive and we are moving forward rapidly. The ...

Hello all, we are new to this. does anyone have any info on Dr Edgar Underwood in Birmingham, Al. We have an appointment with him 5/23/11.

Thanks