Vest and Back pain Questions

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anonymous

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1. I have a 3 yr old and I use a hand held wand for CPT's. In reading some other comments on the Vest I was wondering if anyone used if for a child as young as mine weighing 27 lbs? If so, how did it work and what outcomes came from it compared to hand or wand CPT's? I have read on this site where someone posted about thevest.com. So I Looked into it and seems to be worth trying. The model I was looking at was (Model 104 Air-Pulse Generator w/Chest Vest). Has anyone used this model? I know everyone is different and has certain ways to break the mucous up. But with our hectic schedule at times the vest would seem to work for us. Does insurance cover it completely? And if so, does the child have to be to the point they are not doing so good or can you get the vest to help keep comlications down some what? I know it may vary from state-to-state.

2. She has been complaining of lower back pain. Has anyone experinced this with a young one? Is it from coughing or could it be other problems? No complaints of other symptoms.

Thanks for all that reply.

Mother of a wonderful daughter w/CF <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.
 
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anonymous

New member
1. I have a 3 yr old and I use a hand held wand for CPT's. In reading some other comments on the Vest I was wondering if anyone used if for a child as young as mine weighing 27 lbs? If so, how did it work and what outcomes came from it compared to hand or wand CPT's? I have read on this site where someone posted about thevest.com. So I Looked into it and seems to be worth trying. The model I was looking at was (Model 104 Air-Pulse Generator w/Chest Vest). Has anyone used this model? I know everyone is different and has certain ways to break the mucous up. But with our hectic schedule at times the vest would seem to work for us. Does insurance cover it completely? And if so, does the child have to be to the point they are not doing so good or can you get the vest to help keep comlications down some what? I know it may vary from state-to-state.

2. She has been complaining of lower back pain. Has anyone experinced this with a young one? Is it from coughing or could it be other problems? No complaints of other symptoms.

Thanks for all that reply.

Mother of a wonderful daughter w/CF <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.
 
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anonymous

New member
I live in the US and we had no problem getting our insurance to pay for it. Our policy requires a %20 copay for medical equipment.... and this is a $15,000 piece of equipment. However, due to this being a busy year for us medical wise (having a baby, my baby being hospitalized for bladder reflux, and my cf-son having a bronch), we hit our deductible and out of pocket early on in the year. Therefore, the insurance is still covering it %100 with no copay for now. They are making the payments $1000 each monthly to the Vest company, so I may have to start paying my %20 when the new plan year starts. I love it for my 4 year old son (started when he was 3) and it is very convenient for us.

Lower back pain?? That could be a kidney issue. I know sometimes that pwcf can have some kidney complications, but your daughter seems awfully young to have that pop up now. While it still could be a kidney issue, it may not be CF related. If it were my child, I would speak to my regular doctor and see what he says. They should check for a kidney or bladder infection. Could be kidney stones? Heck, I am not a doctor and I certainly don't have a clue. But I would think the lower back pain should be checked out. And your CF doctor should be consulted if your general doctor does not find a problem or chooses to ignore the issue. It is very confusing at times knowing which doctor to consult when your child is having medical problems. My general doctor is good about contacting my pulmonologist about my son's issues. For example, my son broke out into a fever and rash shortly after taking Bactrim, prescribed by the pulmonologist. I was confused - does he see his pulmonologist because he's the one to prescribe the medicine? Or do I see the GP, because potential drug allergies aren't part of his chronic CF illness? I ended up at the GP's office which ended up being the right choice. He diagnosed the drug allergy and consulted with the pulmonology clinic to make them aware of the situation. Ok I am so off topic now!

Good luck!
Jena
 
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anonymous

New member
I live in the US and we had no problem getting our insurance to pay for it. Our policy requires a %20 copay for medical equipment.... and this is a $15,000 piece of equipment. However, due to this being a busy year for us medical wise (having a baby, my baby being hospitalized for bladder reflux, and my cf-son having a bronch), we hit our deductible and out of pocket early on in the year. Therefore, the insurance is still covering it %100 with no copay for now. They are making the payments $1000 each monthly to the Vest company, so I may have to start paying my %20 when the new plan year starts. I love it for my 4 year old son (started when he was 3) and it is very convenient for us.

Lower back pain?? That could be a kidney issue. I know sometimes that pwcf can have some kidney complications, but your daughter seems awfully young to have that pop up now. While it still could be a kidney issue, it may not be CF related. If it were my child, I would speak to my regular doctor and see what he says. They should check for a kidney or bladder infection. Could be kidney stones? Heck, I am not a doctor and I certainly don't have a clue. But I would think the lower back pain should be checked out. And your CF doctor should be consulted if your general doctor does not find a problem or chooses to ignore the issue. It is very confusing at times knowing which doctor to consult when your child is having medical problems. My general doctor is good about contacting my pulmonologist about my son's issues. For example, my son broke out into a fever and rash shortly after taking Bactrim, prescribed by the pulmonologist. I was confused - does he see his pulmonologist because he's the one to prescribe the medicine? Or do I see the GP, because potential drug allergies aren't part of his chronic CF illness? I ended up at the GP's office which ended up being the right choice. He diagnosed the drug allergy and consulted with the pulmonology clinic to make them aware of the situation. Ok I am so off topic now!

Good luck!
Jena
 
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