Newbie

[kermit1]

Had first injection yesterday, worked well, but took three hours and four rounds of treatments to bring me down. Just founld out imsurance doesnt cover ed. Not sure what to do next.

Kermit

[Cajun Jeff]

Kermit: Most of us know that insurance does not cover our ED issues. I can tell you that if you get your rocket fuel from a compound pharmacy like Tri-Mix or Bi=Mix it is much less expensive than than the pills or Muse.

What did the Dr try with you. Caverject seems to be the most expensive liquid for ED. There are some advantages of Caverject if you do not have the ache that many guys get. If that is the case you can get that drug from the compound pharmacy as well.

Cajun Jeff

[dtwarren1942]

My Trimix costs $80 (including $10 shipping) for a 5 ml vial. I use 10 units per injection which allows me 50 injections at a cost of $1.60 per injection. Many guys get by with a lot less than 10 units. It is less expensive than my Viagra co-pay for the eighteen covered per 75 day period by my insurance.

[kermit1]

I am so new to this, that I don't even know the lingo. I confess to being so desperate that I went to Boston Medical. I can't afford them though. Please tell me what the compound pharmacy is, and what the various mixes are.

Thanks

Kermit

[6gun 44 mag]

Welcome to this forum. I think a lot of men have stumbled in here a bit confused about what the world offers out on the streets. You should be able to find a local urologist near you, explain everything about your condition to him (this after you confirm with his nurse who takes appts that he treats ED and does injections at his office). He should be able to instruct you, get you a script with a compounding pharmacy that is economical, and then go for it. NOW---just listen to me talk like an expert here , I'm going in the 25th to do exactly what I told you, and all because I found this forum. These men here have given me some balls to stand up for myself and get help. Don't let a bit of expense stop you, it won't break the bank. I'm 67, feel like I'm about to get laid next week, can hardly wait. Good luck to you.

[kermit1]

Great advice, I will do just that, thanks.

Kermit

[Cajun Jeff]

Boston Medical is around in several cities and they are getting guys like us that are not getting the support from our Uro. Everyone that has posted said how expensive they are. AS you can tell by the other guys the same stuff your getting from Boston can be purchased from a compound pharmacy with a script from your Uro,.

Best of luck in your search for rocket fuel.

Cajun Jeff

[kermit1]

Thanks man, appreciate the support.

Kermit

[Spartan]

I'm also a newbie. Six months ago I had a robotic assisted prostectomy. My urologist advised me that ED is a possible side effect that he would work with me on erectile rehabilitation. He started me on vacuum therapy and 5mg Cialis daily.

I just had my six month check up this week. I told him that the only erections that I had were those produced by the pump -- no spontaneous stirrings at all. He then said he recommended that I discontinue the Cialis and start injections. So, Thursday morning I went in for instruction and first injection in the doctor's office. A PA did the instruction.

Actually, my biggest concern was the cost of the meds. I had researched my insurance coverage which allows for 18 injections every 90 days for a $90 copay for Caverject, and $150 for Edex. They are very expensive meds.

It turned out that my doctor prefers trimix at a compounding pharmacy. When I dropped off the script, I asked about the price. The answer: $8.45 for enough mix for 20 injections of 20 units. She told me she had no trouble getting approval from my insurance -- the insurance isn't paying anything -- however, the $8.45 will be applied to my annual deductible for walk-in pharmacy benefits.

The injection in the doctors office was 20 units. It took about 20 mins, and then I was rock hard for 3 hours. I think that I will reduce the injection to 15 when I get my trimix, which will be ready on Monday.

So far, this is great.

[antelope]

Congratulations on becoming one more member of the Pricksticker Brigade. I also want to point out that your uro is pretty awesome. The uro tales we hear on this site would make you cringe. I, too, am very blessed to have a great urologist--and a great medical team overall. And I've been using trimix successfully for almost 18 months. I'm sure you'll agree that having our lives back is quite a big deal.

Here's to hard times!

Greg
Baton Rouge