Forum: The Big File
03-13-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,797
jamie5136,
Great post. While reading this I...
jamie5136,
Great post. While reading this I thought, there but for the grace of God go I. I'm not convinced yet my spine issues are over, in fact with two more diseased L spine discs that are...
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Forum: The Big File
03-09-2010, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,030
tc has it right. Plus the brace in question you...
tc has it right. Plus the brace in question you linked to looks like it would put more pressure on the butt where sciatic nerve runs. Many a man came into our clinic and had has back pain cured by...
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Forum: The Big File
03-05-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
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Forum: The Big File
03-03-2010, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
itemized deduction and credit due
I tried to link to photobucket but was a no go. I'm a little weak on computer stuff as there was no computers in the bulk of my life and am self taught. Also tried to fax but didn't work either. ...
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Forum: The Big File
03-01-2010, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
From my experience working for a thoracic &...
From my experience working for a thoracic & vascular surgeon new techniques where not that big a deal. It was mostly building on prior experiences and training. I would see, say an orthopedic...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-26-2010, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 62,974
Sounds like you need a second and or a third...
Sounds like you need a second and or a third opinion. Many surgeons in the US are not yet comfortable with disc replacement. What I did was an internet search of all the neuro and ortho spine...
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Forum: The Big File
02-25-2010, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
tc,
I'm gonna get a glass of milk and a...
tc,
I'm gonna get a glass of milk and a multi-vit. I have been lax in this area.
I'm doing better than I would have thought. I can bend a little and lift a little but anytime I get over 12-15...
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Forum: The Big File
02-25-2010, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
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Forum: The Big File
02-24-2010, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,581
Finally received itemized bill for 1 level fusion
I was kind of shocked, correction really shocked. No complications, in on Monday, out on Thursday. Price $68,801.68. This was at a in network local hospital that is a non-profit (no income tax, no...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-07-2010, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
LBP,
I have made my feelings known in other...
LBP,
I have made my feelings known in other posts on this topic but suffice it to say right now No is the only thing the current supporters of the current healthcare bills understand. Please see...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-12-2010, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,459
Kendra,
Being young, your age will help tilt...
Kendra,
Being young, your age will help tilt the odds more in your favor. If you have not already done so, get at least 3 opinions from 3 different groups of surgeons. Sometimes if they are all...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-26-2009, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-23-2009, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
I read a report today that said fuzzy math was...
I read a report today that said fuzzy math was used to make the current bill revenue neutral. The government currently borrows money from future Medicare collections to pay bills today, sort of like...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-18-2009, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-15-2009, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,463
neckman,
This is a little off topic but I...
neckman,
This is a little off topic but I couldn't help but notice the name of your hometown. There is a place in NC that I pass through from time to time called "Horneytown".
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-11-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
I hate to throw water on your post but have you...
I hate to throw water on your post but have you actually read even the high points of this proposed legislation? To think the Federal government will pay for disc replacement for all who want it is...
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Forum: The Big File
12-03-2009, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,094
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-16-2009, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,475
Ask who ever does the discogram to give you...
Ask who ever does the discogram to give you something to take the edge off the procedure. The goal is to compare the undamaged disc to the damaged disc. You can't be zonked on meds but there is no...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-16-2009, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
From a NC newspaper, article on health cuts
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/16/many-fear-health-cuts/ This is medicaid but an example of how government handles healthcare.
I especially took interest in this quote--"Another new...
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Forum: The Big File
11-10-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,014
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-09-2009, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,431
activity level
But now I am losing part of my life, and I refuse to do that.
This will be the tough part. I know, as I have had to accept that I could not continue at the same activity level. Once you can...
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Forum: The Big File
11-05-2009, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,911
Lumbar ADR in good ole North Carolina
I think I have found one with experience. The bad news is that I call my family practice doc to give me a referral. After a week The lady in the office that does this said "I'm just covered up and...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
10-29-2009, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,067
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Forum: The Big File
10-23-2009, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,402
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Forum: The Big File
10-23-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,402
where?
Was your surgery at Stenum or someplace else.?
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