Forum: New Member Introductions
07-12-2013, 06:54 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-07-2013, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,118
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-06-2013, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,118
Mary, if I were you this would support my...
Mary, if I were you this would support my decision to get ADR. If the stem cell therapy worked and fixed surrounding structures, that is good for an ADR. If you had pain coming from elsewhere which...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-25-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,334
Dr. Burkhard Rischke with the Freedom Cervical...
Dr. Burkhard Rischke with the Freedom Cervical disc, 1 level. I believe 3 nights in hospital, some PT within those days, anesthesiologist, etc. Probably slightly less than some other places that have...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-25-2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,334
Gene,
I have gotten quotes/opinions from Dr...
Gene,
I have gotten quotes/opinions from Dr Rischke, Ritter-Lang, and soon Clavel. I am kind of stuck because I was offered a 15k loan but I don't have the other 15k. I dont think anyone will...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-24-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,334
If you are symptom free right now I would...
If you are symptom free right now I would certainly wait. The risk is high with all spinal surgeries no matter the disc or surgeon. Many people have bulges that don't cause any pain or disability.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-24-2013, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,334
The bryan disc has a high level of auto-fusion...
The bryan disc has a high level of auto-fusion occurrences from what I've read. The device also looks weak and I've read of debris from it as well (the outer sheath ripped). That being said, overall...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-15-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
No not yet. I think I will though. I'm pretty...
No not yet. I think I will though. I'm pretty sure I want to do the freedom disc with Dr. Rischke. It makes me a little nervous that its much newer (no long term results at all) and I haven't seen...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-15-2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-11-2013, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
Kimmers,
Thank you for the advice. I agree...
Kimmers,
Thank you for the advice. I agree to a point; I think the surgeon of course matters a lot, and maybe if I was 20 years older I would be far less concerned about the disc, but I think the...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-09-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-08-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
Gene,
Thanks so much for the advice about...
Gene,
Thanks so much for the advice about taxes. I have one level which is bad, C6-C7. Got two opinions here, both agree only that level. So right now my income is about 46K. If the surgery was...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-07-2013, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
Dear Gene,
Thank you for your response. I...
Dear Gene,
Thank you for your response. I understand I am not in constant severe pain and disability at the time, but its been basically determined that it will not get better and is going to...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-07-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,638
HIP/Emblemhealth, anyonr have any luck?
So I'm at the point that I have consulted with Dr. Rischke and have submitted my information to Clavel/Ritter-Lang for a consultation once my medical history is reviewed. My insurance is...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-01-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-01-2013, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-30-2013, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
Well, first ortho said go do whatever and I...
Well, first ortho said go do whatever and I realized he was crazy so I got a second opinion, who told me he isn't gonna tell me not to do anything but that at the same time I'm obviously having some...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-30-2013, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
Kimmers,
Thanks for your advice. My fear of...
Kimmers,
Thanks for your advice. My fear of course is that it will get to the point that I won't be a good candidate for ADR. I have since decided to take all of your advice and continue on the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
Well before thus happened in december I was...
Well before thus happened in december I was eating decently (not perfect, certainly not raw or organic, but mostly cooking my own food) but was in great overall fitness. Actually the more serious...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
Gene, thanks for your advice and for both...
Gene, thanks for your advice and for both replies. Duly noted.
I'm currently doing PT after several months of McKenzie and inversion at home, just started, but they seem to think damage is done...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 42,292
axiomed freedom cervical disc
hello everone,
Firs a quick about me. I was in a car crash at 19, had symptoms of a bulged disc for 6 months (didn't know it) after. Eventually became asymptomatic. Fast forward to last summer at...
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