I had discussed my post-op pain management with him and he was to handle while I was in the hospital and once released my pain management doctor would take over. I tried to get everything lined out...
Well, my surgery was on Monday. I had an anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion done. The procedure took about 3 hours to complete. I decided instead of an allograft (cadaver bone) I would use an...
Yes I have a contract with my PM doctor and my surgeon knows. I have my husband authorized to speak with them as well as pick prescriptions for me. I just wish my PM would plan ahead instead of...
**UPDATE** My MRI showed that the bulging discs have gotten worse. I am having surgery on Monday, July 28th. The surgeon will be performing an ACCF. He has decided that since the disc between C4-C5...
By the grace of God, he has made everything happen. My parents were able to pull together all the money I needed to pay for an individual insurance plan for me. I found a location that would work...
Haven't been able to sleep much overvthe last several days. The stress is really taking a toll on me. It triggered a migrane last night and of course nothing helped and I couldnt sleep to get any...
The doctor knows about the issue. He said if he had to he would talk to the hospital about doing my surgery as a charity case. He never mentioned his fees though. Late in the day today, or should I...
The bad thing is, I don't think my surgeon will take Medicaid. I am so confused and frustrated right now. I dontt know what to do....
I am scheduled for my new MRI for Monday. I follow up with the surgeon on Wednesday....
Well, I saw the neck surgeon earlier today (Wednesday morning). I went prepared with a copy of my last MRI. He was shocked that I was not already told that it was imperative that I have neck surgery...
Went to see my PMD yesterday. He changed my breakthrough pain medication to oxycodone 15mg since I haven't taken it in about 2 years. I will be seeing a surgeon obout my neck on Wednesday. Thank you...
I do have insurance, at least until the end of the month. Then I am looking into buying my own insurance, not what is referred to as "Obamacare" because none of my doctors accept that. I have thought...
I try to work, but I am finding it very difficult to find an employer who will work with my monthly doctor visits. When I first started seeing a PMD I was attending college, so it was easy to...
Thank you all for the warm and friendly welcomes. I really appreciate all the advice given. I will now answer or try to answer all the questions. Yes, I have had both epidural and facet injections in...
Good morning to all. I have been a chronic pain sufferer now for 6 years(officially). That is when I was officially diagnosed with chronic pain. At first my primary care doctor thought it was just...