Hello ZenaWP, I am glad to hear that the trial med you are on is helping. I was going for a trial to get a new apparatas put in my back,a person I know had it put in and said it was a miracle as far...
Thanks quahog, I have been doing a lot of studying on this and actually found a guy that had the same procedure done thru my life insurance agent of all people. Called him and he said it was a...
Thanks sjkly, I know what toy mean by can't be undone,that is what's holding me back. Glad to hear it helped your sister and hope you are doing well. Again-Thanks...
I need some help and advice deciding on this. My insurance will not pay for anything but a straight fusion on my back L4-L5,L5-S1 Due to Arthritis and severe DDD. With all the other options out there...
I have never posted on here before but I need some advice or help making a decision. Has anyone been involved in a FDA trial and what was it like ond should I join the study. I am considering one...
Gramps, I am with you on this one due to the fact that I was once one of the under dx and under treated patients. My life was miserable. So when I did get a chance for relief in the small amount of...
I think some people go along working and living their lives as normal as possible while in pain not wanting to do "drugs" being afraid people will find out and they will be labled a...
Don't blame you in a way. Have had my L shoulder done 3 times 1st was a joke,couldn't even touch top of my head. 2nd time removed all the staples and other hardware and after a slightly frozen...
Hello Centurion and all the other new folks, Have you had your disks and your rotator cuff fixed(operated on) The temper and anxiety go hand in hand with pain meds. Maybe you should try some Meds for...
I have been approved to be in the FDA trial for the Stabilimax NZ spine stabilization system http://www.legandbackpainstudy.com/ When I signed up for this I didn't think I had a chance to be in it...
Thanks Susie and Chris, I guess it is a trip to the neurosurgeon now. I just hope I can find one that does the minimally invasive procedure. I have allready accepted the fact that the nerves are not...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Hello PAlady, Thanks for the reply. Have been getting on the Fda and other government wab sites and looking...
Sandi, I've been thinking the same things. My insurance will not pay for anything but a straight old fashion fusion. I called and they said will only pay for somethiung when it becomes the standard...
razzle51, Why do you say neurosurgeon without a doubt,just curious. More info better off I am. Please check out the link I posted also and give me some input. Live in isolated area and have to travel...
Susie, I would really appreciate you and others checking the site out real good and give me some feedback on it. Jast click on link and it will take you straight to it. Listen to the radio broadcast...
PAlady, Sad to hear about what you are going thru. When I had the laminectomy in 1998 I never gained a bit of relief in nerve pain I am sad to say. If you call the credid card companies and tell them...
Thanks Susie, My doctor at the Pain Clinic has me on morphine sulfer 30mg for pain and Lyrica 50mg for nerve pain. I waited way to long to seek treatment I was told by my Pain Doctor. I have this...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Thanks to all for the reply. I already planned on going to a neurosurgeon for a second consult. From what I can gather reading on the net it will be best to go to a...
/community/emoticons/mad.gif Hey Susie, From what I researched on the internet a Ortho is trained at School to do backs and a Neuro is not,has to go to more schooling post grad. also when a nerve is...
Hello,Hello,Hello, How are you. Wife had back surgery 3 wks ago and is killin me with the put my socks on,put my shoes on, hand me this,hand me that,give me my dog,take my dog out. And this one is...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif The same Ortho surgeon that did my laminectomy L5-S1 in 98' wants to do fusion now. Don't have any problem with the Dr he is good. But when did the laminectomy had bad...
Oh yea, I asked about SCS and the Ortho said was a good candidate for that and would suggest it to the pain Dr. When went to the pain Dr. he said no to the SCS because it would have to be taken right...
mrsm123, thanks for the reply. Sad to hear about the extra problems with the adhesion,went thru that myself. From looking at your back problems they are almost the same as mine except I have severe...
The ortho. doctor and the pain doctor I am seeing suggests fusion. I don't want to be cut on right now but the pain in back and leg is getting terrible. Other than pain is there any other symptoms...
Twiggy, Go to the SSA web site. A person does not have to be under a defenitive listing but can fall under a combination of impairments. It is the good ole' boy system. No lawyer= Denied 99.9% of the...
Melaine, It will go to the ALJ 99.9% of the time. If it does not go to the ALJ usually the lawyer does not get paid his full share cause it was awarded to you. In other words he didn't have to...
I can tell from your post he will be just fine. Sounds like your son has a good game plan. Sounds like he wants this so he is allready a step in the right direction as far as attitude....
I have a son in the army and it is hard at times. He is in Iraq now for the 3rd. time,each has been for a minimum of 14mos.. As you his mother and I were very aprehensive of his joining the Army but...