I've forwarded my information to Pro-Spine for evaluation.I am not afraid of the surgery, I am afraid that they will tell me to live with it, as I have been told over and over through the years by everyone from my g.p. to pain specialist to surgeon.I am almost sick worrying about it. How long does it usually take to hear back from Dr. B?

I would suggest some patience.

Depending upon how busy the Pro-Spine staff is, it may take a week (or longer) before you hear anything back.

From someone who has been through the process, trust me, Dr. B's staff is top notch!

Thanks.

David

First, Bertagnoli would only tell you to live with it if you think you can. The German mindset is to look at the whole life of the patient. If you think you can live with it, he'll tell you that surgery is at the patient's option. If you tell him that you can't live with it, he'll go forward with what can be done. He might not offer a surgery if you don't present strongly enough to figure out what's causing your pain but that's not telling you to live with it, that's saying he doesn't know what to fix. If that happens, there's a neurologist in Munich that's a wizard who might be able to help.

Second, I'd hold out at least two weeks to hear something.

David and Anna
Thanks for your support.Patience isn't always my strong point. http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common.../icon_razz.gif
Deb

Hi Deb, Hang in there.

Reminds me that whenever I loose something, I find it in the last place I look.

My many rounds were like yours and I finally found my health in the last place I looked too.

Thanks,Bill. It has been a long, difficult road, but I finally feel I am headed in the right direction. Sounds like your doing well. http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common...icon_smile.gif

It's been two weeks since I submitted my case for evaluation. I haven't heard from Pro-Spine and I am getting more anxious than ever.
A new question * Though I doubt there are any contraindications for facet injections,will it negatively affect adr? I was originally booked March 22 but it has been rescheduled for March 2.

classic
facet injections should not be a problem.
are they testing your facets or trying to treat them?
gather all your reports also for pro-spine the more info you can provide the better.
chuck

Hi Chuck
They are treating them. I had 3 epidural blocks last winter with no effect so I am rather sceptical this will work.I am booked for a bone density scan on Wednesday morning, otherwise all test results (including MRI and x-ray photos) have been submitted to Pro-Spine. Thx Deb

classic
good deal looks like you are all set for your trip to the other side.
anita,Dr. Bertagnoli and all the pro-spine staff are awesome you will receive care there that you would never see here. sad but true.
and the hospital staff at bogen are also truely amazing.
you surely will be in good hands.
chuck