I was approved for my medication and took it for 6 months. It lowered my blood pressure, A1C (hemoglobin) and hormones, and helped tremendously with my arthritis and joint pain. When it came time to renew my prior authorization, my insurance suddenly denied my doctor's request stating that they needed more records. These were provided and a peer-to-peer was done; however, they keep denying my doctor's appeals. 

Meanwhile, I’ve been without my medication for a month now. I can barely move from the pain from arthritis. I’m feeling a lot worse now and I cannot afford the out-of-pocket expense for my meds as I am the primary breadwinner, taking care of a 100% disabled veteran husband and our disabled daughter who has autism spectrum disorder.