Extreme motion sickness

[Ladygoldenhair]

I guess we are seeking a plan B from anyone with experience.
Our tried and true use of the Scopolomine patches have been denied a second time. Over a life time EVERYTHING we can think of from: sea bands, ginger of every type, pectin in fruits, Benadryl, Promedizine, Bonine, Patches and I am sure many others. Sorry for spelling.

This has been an issue since infancy, with motion of the car and projectile vomiting. The benedryl was tried first as a toddler, it had hyperactivity not sleepiness. Not Bonine, the other one cause extreme fatigue, Bonine (Meclazine) is used for short drives on straightest route we can find with controlled nausea, no vomiting. Two decades of playing with antidotes.

But, the only success we had was the Scopolomine patches for long drives, flying, trains, Ships, buses, subways. They were used sparingly as needed successfully. However, the medication is no longer covered with recommendations to try what the medical records show have been tried.
Added note: There are other medications being taken also that interact with many meds and a strong prescription in glasses. I mention this because turning to head to observe something can trigger the dizziness and feeling ill.

The insurance carrier sent the refusal back to the primary for additional information. Although they made it clear that prior attempts of other medications are unsuccessful. So all the way back to the pediatrician have been grabbed for an appeal.

Has anyone with "Extreme" symptoms found anything else I have not heard about working as well as the patch. This was unexpected to be denied twice when they have covered it for years.
We fly next week. Hoping to avoid sitting with a kitchen size trash bag and throwing up both ways.

Yup, the flight attendant provided so many barf bags, he came back with a stack and a trash bag to lean over.

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

How much would they be to just pay for them outright rather than use the insurance coverage?

 

[kj2mom]

The only thing I can think of is Motion Eaze. It comes in a small bottle (very tiny) but you only need a couple of drops behind each ear. The downside is it does have a strong odor but it dissipates very quickly after application. Not sure if will work but just thought of it as a possibility since it is not taken internally and therefore wouldn't conflict with other meds. Hope you have a sickness free trip!

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

How much would they be to just pay for them outright rather than use the insurance coverage?

Over $200 about $300 and that was for the month, 10, they last 3 days. If memory serves me. I think I paid oop $30 for one to get home after the ordeal with the Kitchen size trash bag.

 

[scrapquitler]

I guess we are seeking a plan B from anyone with experience.
Our tried and true use of the Scopolomine patches have been denied a second time. Over a life time EVERYTHING we can think of from: sea bands, ginger of every type, pectin in fruits, Benadryl, Promedizine, Bonine, Patches and I am sure many others. Sorry for spelling.

This has been an issue since infancy, with motion of the car and projectile vomiting. The benedryl was tried first as a toddler, it had hyperactivity not sleepiness. Not Bonine, the other one cause extreme fatigue, Bonine (Meclazine) is used for short drives on straightest route we can find with controlled nausea, no vomiting. Two decades of playing with antidotes.

But, the only success we had was the Scopolomine patches for long drives, flying, trains, Ships, buses, subways. They were used sparingly as needed successfully. However, the medication is no longer covered with recommendations to try what the medical records show have been tried.
Added note: There are other medications being taken also that interact with many meds and a strong prescription in glasses. I mention this because turning to head to observe something can trigger the dizziness and feeling ill.

The insurance carrier sent the refusal back to the primary for additional information. Although they made it clear that prior attempts of other medications are unsuccessful. So all the way back to the pediatrician have been grabbed for an appeal.

Has anyone with "Extreme" symptoms found anything else I have not heard about working as well as the patch. This was unexpected to be denied twice when they have covered it for years.
We fly next week. Hoping to avoid sitting with a kitchen size trash bag and throwing up both ways.

Yup, the flight attendant provided so many barf bags, he came back with a stack and a trash bag to lean over.

Paying out of pocket might be a reasonable option. Call your insurance co ombudsman and find out if there is some sort of appeals process.

 

[leahgoogle]

The Scopolomine Patch is awesome. It's the only thing that works for me after any kind of anesthesia. I would consider paying out of pocket if you can't appeal. Sadly, nothing comes close to as effective for me especially if the motion sickness/nausea is bad.

 

[luvpooh]

I just Googled to see if the manufacturer offered any type of discount program. I didn't see one, but it looks like there is now a generic version available (if I was looking at the right thing, just since January, 2015), could you research what that would cost OOP? Or is the generic what would cost $300?

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

I just Googled to see if the manufacturer offered any type of discount program. I didn't see one, but it looks like there is now a generic version available (if I was looking at the right thing, just since January, 2015), could you research what that would cost OOP? Or is the generic what would cost $300?

Oh, didn't even think of generic, I can check. I have not heard anything about the second appeal with doctor adding the documentation so it will be oop. No way will just Meclezine work with the weather system I am betting creating a rocky ride.