Forum: New Member Introductions
03-07-2016, 12:40 AM
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Views: 8,162
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Forum: The Naturopathic Corner
10-18-2015, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,541
Pre-op herbs??
I am 2.5 weeks out from my Second cervical surgery this year. I have been instructed by my surgeon and my primary care Dr (who is not a naturopath but has a solid foot in both modern/natural...
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Forum: The Big File
09-23-2015, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 20,235
I also gave a testimony
My surgeon Dr. Richard Wohns called me a few months ago and asked me if I would speak to LDR as well. A representative called me and we had a lengthy conversation about my story, a lot of which was...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-27-2015, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 37,681
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-27-2015, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,182
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2015, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,621
Michael,
You will be so happy with this...
Michael,
You will be so happy with this decision! I'm 5 weeks out from my 2 level mobi-c surgery and I feel like a completely different person. I started my insurance process with Aetna in Jan...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-09-2015, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,118
It amazes me how different the post op...
It amazes me how different the post op instructions are. For me, there was no lifting (greater than a jug of milk/6 pounds) and no bending of the neck (large flexion/extension movements for the first...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-08-2015, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,646
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-08-2015, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,118
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-25-2015, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,344
Dr. Wohns
Hi David,
Dr. Wohns is my Dr and I'm fortunate to live so close to him. From what I understand he will review your films but also wants to do a physical exam as part of his diagnosis and...
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Forum: The Naturopathic Corner
01-22-2015, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,294
Good article. I've also heard of tart cherries...
Good article. I've also heard of tart cherries (especially for gout), and more recently beef gelatin and collagen. I just bought some to give it a try.
About 20 years ago someone told me to soak...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-20-2015, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 79,733
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-13-2015, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 37,681
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-12-2015, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 37,681
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-02-2015, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 61,283
Wombatcat,
Welcome to the forum! You will...
Wombatcat,
Welcome to the forum! You will find plenty of helpful people here.
I concur with Jeff. I am first and foremost a cervical patient and I will be having a two level cervical ADR done...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-24-2014, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 115,143
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-24-2014, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 115,143
I'm not trying to throw more confusing choices...
I'm not trying to throw more confusing choices into the mix for you but my surgeon is here in the states and he has performed many 2 level ADRs.
I'm scheduled to get a two level cervical with the...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-22-2014, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 28,100
Thanks TJ,
LDR actually handled most of my...
Thanks TJ,
LDR actually handled most of my appeals to this point. MCRA is the company contracted with them who submitted a lot of documentation on my behalf. My agent at MCRA is not optimistic...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-22-2014, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 28,100
Lost battle with Aetna
After consulting an attorney who reviewed my entire library of case documents, he declined to represent my case against Aetna, saying that since my case concluded with an external review that...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-13-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
Aetna has updated their CPB
It appears that Aetna has "updated" their clinical policy bulletin 11/12/14. It also appears that nothing has changed.
Intervertebral Disc Prostheses...
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
11-12-2014, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 158,574
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
11-11-2014, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 158,574
Two level cervical...48k in Washington State....
Two level cervical...48k in Washington State. That includes 2 implants at 7.5k each. If paid in full at the time of service- 40% discount (not on the implants) so that brings it just under $35k.
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-09-2014, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
I don't understand why they claim ADR is more...
I don't understand why they claim ADR is more money when in all actuality ADR is cheaper. Less time in the hospital 23 hours vs 4 days or so. Also, it is no longer experimental -- just show your...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-08-2014, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-26-2014, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,153
Good question Hanshan. I haven't looked up the...
Good question Hanshan. I haven't looked up the other insurance policies because it doesn't pertain to me. Maybe others will read this post and offer their policy info.
I do know that Aetna, to...
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