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Sara McTigue

Verified
Tampa
As seen in: RVO Health, Healthline, Bezzy MS, Bezzy BC
Mama, wife, reader, writer, overly loud talker and laugher. Lucky enough to work at EverydayFamily.

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Working from Home and Parenting: Tips to Help You Find Your Balance

Working from Home and Parenting: Tips to Help You Find Your Balance

If you find yourself suddenly faced with the challenge of working from home and parenting at the same time yo…

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Baby Growth Spurts: When Do They Happen and What Can You Do?

Baby Growth Spurts: When Do They Happen and What Can You Do?

Ever looked at your baby and thought they must have grown overnight? They actually may have! Learn more about…

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How to Wean a Toddler (Even the Stubborn Ones!)

How to Wean a Toddler (Even the Stubborn Ones!)

You've made it far in your breastfeeding journey, but now you're wondering how exactly to stop breastfeeding …

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Do Babies Sleep in the Womb?

Do Babies Sleep in the Womb?

During pregnancy you may wonder whether your baby's movements mean that they're awake and aware. There is awa…

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What Are the Earliest Signs of Being Pregnant with Twins?

What Are the Earliest Signs of Being Pregnant with Twins?

When you're expecting, you may wonder whether there are signs of twins. Could the extra fatigue, nausea, or w…

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Can You Eat Spicy Food While Breastfeeding?

Can You Eat Spicy Food While Breastfeeding?

Wondering if it's safe to have spicy foods while you're breastfeeding? Learn more about how these foods affec…

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How Can I Talk About My Pain So Others Understand?

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By Sara McTigue Verified, Cynthia Chavoustie
| bezzycopd.com
The reality of living with chronic pain is that, despite the frequency with which it affects your life, most of your time is likely spent trying not to talk about it. But what if we could find more productive ways to explain it, both to our doctors and friends and family? In most cases, when the word “pain” is mentioned, most people who don’t live with chronic pain will think of what is known as acute pain. This refers to temporary pain, usually caused by an injury or illness.
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What Is a Formulary? Original

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By Sara McTigue Verified, Oluwatoyin Kuloyo
| Bezzy MS
Getting familiar with your formulary — the list of medications your insurance plan covers — can make condition management easier. A formulary is the list of medications your insurance plan covers. Even under the same company, plans can have different formulary lists. The list involves medications divided into tiers, usually numbered.
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What Can You Do If Insurance Denies Coverage for a Medication? Original

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By Sara McTigue Verified, Debra H. Sullivan
| Bezzy MS
While it’s not ideal, you can take steps if your insurance denies coverage. You have several options when trying to get a medication your insurance doesn’t cover. Sometimes, a lower cost generic or a similar medication is available as a substitute. Generic medications have the same active ingredients as the brand-name medication. If the particular medication is the best treatment option, your doctor can submit an exception request or file an appeal.
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