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@spillihped
Hello... I have had the pain (glutes and hips... it radiates down my leg to just above my knee) for years now. It is definitely depressing to have these limitations. I've also had several steroid shots--one helped and the last one was incredibly painful afterwards (I had to use a cane for several days!). I won't do that again. I've done PT multiple times which provides a little help... until it doesn't. I take Mobic daily, which is an arthritis medication. This helps me tolerate the pain, usually, but it's never gone. I have Tramadol for emergency use, like when I am traveling and cannot rest for two days! I'm very interested in the shock therapy treatment you've had. How did you get the treatment (who prescribed this for you)? I am on Medicare and have a Plan G supplement--was your treatment covered? Who actually does the treatment? I appreciate, very much, any additional info. Thank you.

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@meterrilee
Hi, meterrilee -
NO insurance covers shock therapy or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), which is another possible therapy. My physiatrist (physical medicine sports doc) did the shock therapy: 3 fifteen minute sessions, separated by a week, at $300 a pop. Well worth it for me!
Let me know if I can help further, and good luck for relief!