It is estimated that migraine headaches cost the U.S. $13 billion each year as a result of 113 million lost work days. Migraines are described as reoccurring throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head, attacks lasting 4 to 72 hours and accompanied by one or some of the following: visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and smell, and tingling or numbness in the extremities or face. The question remains, what is this costing you? The following is a list of expenses incurred by one insured migraine sufferer that were either her out of pocket or non-covered expenses.
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Botox: $1,250
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Acupuncture: $750
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Mask that flashes red lights in specific patterns: $90
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Headband that delivers electrical impulses through the forehead: $350 +electrodes $25/3 pack
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Supplements: $500+
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Traditional Chiropractic Care: $1,850
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MRI: $125 (after insurance)
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Three ER visits: $2,500 (after deductible)
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Diet changes
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Nasal pepper sprays
This totals more than $7,500 of out of pocket expenses for one person in one year !
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Miguel Flores, DC Specialist, is one of 250 upper cervical chiropractic specialists worldwide who has not only saved people’s lives but saved them money. Miguel Flores, DC does not practice traditional chiropractic care but a specialized form where the patient will feel a gentle adjustment without any pops, cracks , or twists to the spine during the adjustment. The goal is to precisely remove any interference being placed on the brainstem and nervous system that may be causing migraine symptoms. Most patients begin to experience the benefits within weeks of getting their first treatment, not only restoring their quality of life but also saving money with a method that addresses the cause and not the symptoms.
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