Forum: New Member Introductions
04-01-2016, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,639
Vertigo
I had horrible vertigo from my ruptured disks at C5-C7. I had every test to rule out other issues as well. Once I had surgery to have the fragment removed, the vertigo went away. It wasn't constant,...
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Forum: The Naturopathic Corner
02-20-2015, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,338
Stem cels
That's really interesting Colorado babe. Can you tell more about your stem cell injection such as where it was and any other details please?
Thanks!
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-25-2014, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,794
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Forum: International Assistance
07-10-2014, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 89,350
congrats
You're doing so great! Good for you!
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
07-09-2014, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 159,409
currency conversion
As of today, 1.36 U.S. dollars = 1 Euro. It seems to always be higher in the summer months (peak season).
I don’t really agree with picking the “right surgeon” as your only criteria. For instance,...
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Forum: International Assistance
01-28-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,447
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Forum: International Assistance
01-28-2014, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 15,193
Hi Ian,
It is a life-altering decision, part...
Hi Ian,
It is a life-altering decision, part of the reason I haven't done anything yet, that and the lack of continuity in diagnosis.
I also have sacralization in the lumbar, probably caused...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-27-2014, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,843
ADR without X-rays
Taly,
I'm glad you will have your X-rays reviewed first. One US surgeon told me, rather passionately, that to do ADR without evaluating a current X-Ray was absolute malpractice.
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-26-2014, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 33,402
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-30-2013, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,234
?s
A bone density test is absolutely necessary in my opinion! Research subsidence after ADR and see how painful it is.
I also think a metal allergy test is wise, especially if one is considering a...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-07-2013, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 22,327
facets
Well yesterday was your half-year anniversary then!:clap: Glad to hear from you and thankful for the information you have shared.
You mentioned your facets--can you please be a little more...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-03-2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 16,889
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-31-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 21,526
By the time the U.S. let's us have the M6, it...
By the time the U.S. let's us have the M6, it will be the M7! :laugh:
So a 3-level...are all levels with a Nuvasive? I'm not that familiar w/the lumbar procedures. Sounds fascinating-tell us more...
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Forum: International Assistance
10-27-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,096
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-19-2013, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,023
Cervical discogram
Sorry you are having to pay for the discogram, but excited that you are moving forward to an answer for a solution! I wasn't aware that most insurance companies will not pay for cervical...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-18-2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 29,996
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Uggh! My insurance will change in a few weeks to BCBS of Texas. They have a buy-up plan & I'm hoping the international option is included. L
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-14-2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,070
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-07-2013, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 27,130
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-07-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,514
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Forum: International Assistance
03-17-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 45,692
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-13-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 22,538
Disqualification for adr
Hi James,
I explicitly asked my surgeon (from Cedars Sinai) that question before my foraminotomy and he said absolutely not. I know that is a contraindication for clinical studies, but hopefully...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-06-2012, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,595
ct scan indicates new bulge!
I sent off my MRI and xray scans to a couple of different doctors for evaluation. My MRI(s) have always indicated a bulge at C5-C6 & C6-C7, and recently an xray indicated mild facet degeneration at...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-16-2012, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,595
Plan
Hi Richard! :clap: Thanks for the welcome. I just had a DEXA scan in case I needed ADR. I get the results in two days. Are you thinking that the DEXA scan might reveal a more accurate picture of my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-15-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,595
The Titanic
Hi, Thanks for reading. Any feedback would be appreciated!
I had a foraminotomy 8 months ago that removed a bone fragment that was irritating my nerves, an osteophyte, and freed up a little more...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-14-2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,076
2 cents
For whatever it is worth, I recently had a foraminotomy at the c5-c6 level with an orthopedic doctor. He also has a degree in Engineering which I thought contributed to his meticulous placement of...
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