Forum: The Big File
01-14-2009, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,544
I'll pipe in...
I was told that I had not...
I'll pipe in...
I was told that I had not passed my psych exam and couldn't have surgery. I then had to do bio-feedback or hypno therapy to get the go ahead. I did 2 bio-feedback sessions, then...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-06-2009, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,669
search this forum for the words "insurance...
search this forum for the words "insurance warrior" and you will get lots of helpful information. I just appealed a denial for Prodisc surgery for L4/5 and waiting the answer on that. I sent in all...
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Forum: The Big File
01-06-2009, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 39,008
Praying for you
Richard,
I will be praying for a successful surgery for you! Can't wait to read about your surgery and recovery! Best Wishes, God Bless, Kathy
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-06-2009, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 15,175
Emily,
I have not had surgery yet; but plan...
Emily,
I have not had surgery yet; but plan to in March. I have only one bad disc, which when the pain is not contolled by pain meds, it is in my low back, hips, butt and down my legs. I don't...
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Forum: The Big File
01-02-2009, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,929
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Forum: The Big File
01-02-2009, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,549
Already missing you...
Terry,
I am already missing your input and advice. I guess you are already gone and may not read this; but gotta say my good bye. I don't know why you are leaving; but I have a inkling. I...
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Forum: The Big File
12-27-2008, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 26,816
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers, it is very sweet of you to be so kind to someone you have never 'met'. I was able to have a nice Christmas with my family, just tried not to think...
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Forum: The Big File
12-24-2008, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 26,816
Had a hard few days...
Hey everyone,
Let me start out by saying this has nothing whatsoever to do with backs. I am just starting to breath after a horrible day, couple of bad days before this. I really need to vent and...
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Forum: The Big File
12-15-2008, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 24,694
I am so very blessed
Great Idea!
I am grateful for my wonderful husband, Joe, who takes such good care of me. Who loves me through my faults, who cooks dinner everynight and is an awesome father to our daughters. ...
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Forum: The Big File
12-15-2008, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 20,745
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-14-2008, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,717
Huh? Can you fill me in on what you are...
Huh? Can you fill me in on what you are referring to? I read an old article on here not to long ago, that referred to the Pro-Disc trials possibly being skewed. Just curious if you are referring...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-14-2008, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,151
I agree on everybody needing health insurance,...
I agree on everybody needing health insurance, some program that would make it affordable and mandatory. It is not right that we have to pay for everybody who does not have insurance to go and be...
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Forum: The Big File
12-12-2008, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 34,565
Aren't we all? That is a very good...
Aren't we all? That is a very good perspective/way to put it. I just read this thread for the first time and I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming surgery. Before long, you will be on the...
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Forum: The Big File
12-01-2008, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 39,008
Sorry to butt in; but I am just curious of what...
Sorry to butt in; but I am just curious of what the difference is? Just the anesthia? My first discogram, I was awake and had a mild painkiller (which didn't help. I cried like a baby! :bawling:)....
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Forum: The Big File
12-01-2008, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,728
I'm a little late; but Happy Thanksgiving! I...
I'm a little late; but Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a wonderful time with friends and family. I had a wonderful Holiday. I was able to see a lot of my and my husbands family. We both...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-01-2008, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,268
Lost in Translation
That sucks that your information got "lost in translation". :confused:
Isn't it amazing what you fiind out in those medical records, mine had all sorts of surprises (the big one being that I did...
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Forum: The Big File
11-27-2008, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,926
Thanks
Thank you all so much for all the information. I finally was able to go and my stomach is way more normal now (and I haven't felt nauseous since then). I will definitley put a call in to my pain doc...
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Forum: The Big File
11-25-2008, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,637
Much more info on ABC
Wow, I had no idea that abc.com had so much pain information. Here is another interesting article http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainOverview/story?id=4034145
They have a whole pain are to get...
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Forum: The Big File
11-25-2008, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,926
Help with being Bloated :(
I am so bloated right now and don't know why. I have read similar things on this board; but they were all in post-op and that is not me, so thought I would look for insight. Warning, a bit of TMI...
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Forum: The Big File
11-24-2008, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 32,977
Bob,
I agree, doctor's have so much other...
Bob,
I agree, doctor's have so much other stuff going on, malpractice, insurance and the FDA. Not to mention, they get less money per visit (once you take out the ever rising malpractice...
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Forum: The Big File
11-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,298
I was shocked to read my medical records and...
I was shocked to read my medical records and reports recently (as I got them for my insurance appeal). The dr's had been acting like there was no way I could be hurting so bad, like I was crazy. Even...
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Forum: The Big File
11-24-2008, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 22,514
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Forum: The Big File
11-24-2008, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,637
New Fusion on ABC
For anyone interested in checking it out...
There was a piece on World News Tonight (ABC) about spine surgery. I was hoping it was on ADR; but from what I understood, it was a new way to do a...
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Forum: The Big File
11-19-2008, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,738
Nothing Is Wrong With You...
I was the 'crazy' lady who was hooked on pain meds for the first 7 months of this and for the last 18 months.
They did not know what was causing my pain for 7 months, and it was everywhere. I...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-17-2008, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 109,599
Who paid for your ADR?
I would love to hear from more on the surgical outcome forum as to who paid for their surgery? Did they? Or did Insurance? I think this is equally important as denials, so those of us trying to...
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