Currently turned 18 had bb for about 2 years now ditched 6 months of school or so becuase of it ruining my life im sick and tired of it its effecting my job and graduating late now and im saying f it ima get my tonsils removed this summer so i can get my life together once school starts again
How do i find a good ent who will listen?
How much does it cost to see an ENT if my insurance doesnt cover it which it doesnt.
I know tonsils are the source of my problem and i want it done fast i am willing to go to more then one ent if one doesnt agree to remove my tonsils.
how do i go to an ENT and how much will it cost?
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StillHoping
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yeah ur right just called my Family health plan they told me i need a referall from my doctor which i been to many times at least 4 asking about my tonsils being sore and he gave me antibiotics each time ima go on monday and ask for a referralStillHoping wrote:It depends where you live/ the healthcare system in your country. Since you're 18, I would suggest going to your family doctor who can refer you to an ENT specialist!? Or speaking with your parents to set it up for you...
normaly how long does a referal take and actully shecduling an appointment?
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Once again it depends on your location. I live in Alberta [Canada] which has a pretty good healthcare system - ie. its not as busy/overworked as the other provinces. I believe I had to wait for about 1 - 2 months after I got referred, for the very first visit with the ENT. And now that I am booked for the procedure, the wait is 6 - 8 months for the actual procedure to get done. The good part though is that Canadian healthcare is free, soo the entire procedure won't cost a penny!
don't want to sound rude but how is taking a cold shower gonna help eliminate tonsil stones or maybe bad wisdom teeth?gmx99 wrote:why go there when its most likely that they wont treat the problem permanently .
Tonsillectomy - Check
Sinus CT Scan - All Clear - Check
Dentist Examination - "Gums very good" - Check
Endoscopy - Check - H Pylori Negative
Post nasal space cyst removed - Check
Wisdom Teeth Extraction - Check
Mouth Swab Clear - Check
Sinus CT Scan - All Clear - Check
Dentist Examination - "Gums very good" - Check
Endoscopy - Check - H Pylori Negative
Post nasal space cyst removed - Check
Wisdom Teeth Extraction - Check
Mouth Swab Clear - Check
Re: how do i go to an ENT and how much will it cost?
I just got my tonsils taken out this year. My insurance covered most of it. Without insurance, it would have cost me about $5,000 total. This includes consultation with the doctor and the actual surgery.
It depends on where you live as well. Some states cost more than others.
To find a good ENT google your city + ENTs and they will come up. I request reading reviews before picking one. There are websites like HealthGrade where patients rate the doctors.
I picked a great ENT, he agreed after our 1st consultation, and was even nice enough to book me for surgery the next week after I told him I was anxious and wanted to get it over it. He originally booked me for 3 weeks. Good luck.
It depends on where you live as well. Some states cost more than others.
To find a good ENT google your city + ENTs and they will come up. I request reading reviews before picking one. There are websites like HealthGrade where patients rate the doctors.
I picked a great ENT, he agreed after our 1st consultation, and was even nice enough to book me for surgery the next week after I told him I was anxious and wanted to get it over it. He originally booked me for 3 weeks. Good luck.