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Thanx, DEAN

Yes, the procedure that I had in November 2010 in Albany, NY was quite good. Dr. Siskin ballooned my left jugular. It was 40% blocked & the right jugular was about 25% blocked...I knew immediately that I felt different. My right eye had a vision issue A black area (not black in color...) It slow...

I am considering having a second procedure for my CCSVI. I went to Albany, NY 11/2010 to treat my CCSVI. Any thoughts on having the procedure again. I'M 75.
THANX

Shawn, I "HAD" Kaiser and fought & fought, but they blew off. You know their slogan ---> THRIVE......What a joke. I flew to http://www.communitycare.com/Practices/Interventional_Radiology/CCSVI.asp and they have very reasonable self-pay fee. I did it and VERY happy I did!! My sister we...

I thought the FDA was food and drug.
Gadolinium is the only thing I could that might involve the FDA.

DARN DARN DARN..................I have an appointment in min November!

Zamboni in his CCSVI in Multiple Sclerosis paper. PPMS
Thanx, Dean

Thank You all! That hotel stuff was the last thing major thing I needed to finalize on my trek to hopefully subdueing this beast. I am sooooo excited about this procedure. After 3 decades maybe......just maybe some relief. MAYBE My date is in November and I hope I don't lose it! MINOR THING-----loca...

There 5-6 hotels near by the clinic. The Best Western on 200 Wolf Road looks to clean and close. Any thoughts

Thanx, Dean

Thanx 4 the info!

Yahoooooo!
I just received a call from CC Phy. in Albany. October 18
If my insurance will pay it will be in the hospital.......self-pay at the clinic.

Anyone know who I could call about a pick up at the airport(I need a bus/van with a chair lift.)

Thanx, Dean.

Oh, ok...............thanx.

I am searching for Dr. Aratas ph.# or website.

check this website.

http://www.patientslikeme.com/forum/show/72923?page=6

It clears up yer questions about procedures.

Does anyone know about an airport shuttle service that is capable of handling a wheelchair?

It would be slick to hitch a ride from the airport to the hotel that is adjacent to the hospital!

I am on Medicare with a Kaiser Medicare Advantage plan. Anyone know if this is accepted in Albany?