Forum: Insurance Hell
09-03-2009, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,230
I've sent this to every representative in my...
I've sent this to every representative in my state. I also had the chance to attend a town hall meeting with a Senator where I was able to voice this opinion. Unfortunately this is only a small...
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Forum: The Big File
06-28-2009, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,374
Thank you very much.
As for the benadryl,...
Thank you very much.
As for the benadryl, the doctor didn't give me a chance to let him know how the benadryl makes me feel. I do not want to give the medical review board an explanation when...
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Forum: The Big File
06-28-2009, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,374
Medical Review Board Complaint
I posted about my recent problem with the doctor who performed my discogram. I feel that his actions were completely out of line and have decided to file a complaint with the medical review board. ...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-23-2009, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,554
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Forum: The Big File
06-14-2009, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,419
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Forum: The Big File
06-06-2009, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,643
Harrison, I am not concerned about motion...
Harrison, I am not concerned about motion preservation in my thoracic area. I don't think it is as important as cervical or lumbar since it takes much more force to herniate discs in this region.
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-06-2009, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,720
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Forum: The Big File
06-05-2009, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,643
Thoracic Herniation Surgery
I know that this is an ADR board and that there are no ADR's for the thoracic area yet, but I would like to know if anyone here has had surgery for thoracic herniations. If you have been following...
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Forum: The Big File
05-26-2009, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,471
MRI Films
This is a copy and paste from another board group, but I wanted to put it up here as well.
When my symptoms first started I was a wreck, I could not process information well and was in such severe...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-23-2009, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,910
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Forum: The Big File
05-20-2009, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 12,502
Mike,
The other symptoms that I am...
Mike,
The other symptoms that I am referring to are constant extreme lightheadedness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, and tinitus. This is in addition to the searing pain that...
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Forum: The Big File
05-19-2009, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 12,502
Prodisc-C surgery scheduled
Well the insurance went through and I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. Jorge Isaza in Baton Rouge, La. next Thursday the 28th. He was part of the clinical trials for the Prestige disc but after...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-15-2009, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,918
BCBS TX approval of Prodisc-C
BCBS TX got all of my paperwork on 5/11/09 and I just called and they have approved it as of 5/15/09. I hope and pray that this disc is causing my problems.
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Forum: The Big File
05-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,278
Harrison, despite the few symptoms that don't...
Harrison, despite the few symptoms that don't seem to add up, the exhaustive workup I have had leaves only this. I am 100% sure that it is causing pain, whether or not it is causing all of my...
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Forum: The Big File
05-08-2009, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,278
I just got back from the appt. For the first...
I just got back from the appt. For the first time in 19 months I actually have some validation. This doctor said that the annular tear that I have causes pain in 99% of people who have it and is...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-08-2009, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,918
BCBS of Louisiana
I live in Louisiana however, I have BCBS of TX. The surgeon who is going to perform my Prodisc-C said that one of his doctor colleagues needs an ADR and BCBS La will not give in. He said that he...
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Forum: The Big File
05-06-2009, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,278
Things are looking up
Well I found a surgeon who has done many ADR's and participated in the clinical trials just an hour from my house. I was able to set up an urgent appt. for Friday because someone canceled while I...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-05-2009, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,218
sorry, for the above link you have to agree to...
sorry, for the above link you have to agree to the terms and then type in "artificial disc" in the search box. The results will show up and click on the link. I copied the direct link, but I guess...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-05-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,218
I have BCBS of Texas (although I live in...
I have BCBS of Texas (although I live in Louisiana) and this is directly from their site.
Coverage:
Cervical Disc Replacement
Artificial intervertebral cervical discs may be considered...
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Forum: The Big File
05-05-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,503
Hey thanks for the reply. If you mean Regional...
Hey thanks for the reply. If you mean Regional Pain Syndrome or complex regional pain syndrome I don't think I have it. While I have some of the symptoms, the more defining symptoms of CRPS I do...
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Forum: The Big File
04-28-2009, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,503
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Forum: The Big File
04-26-2009, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,503
Strange symptom
Hello everyone. I am new to the board and did post an introduction however it was in the wrong area. I would like to know if anyone else has experienced a symptom like the one I am about to...
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Forum: The Big File
04-22-2009, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,471
Well after a 3.5 hour drive and another 1.5...
Well after a 3.5 hour drive and another 1.5 waiting for the doctor, he walked in, barely glanced at the films, didn't read the report, and asked me if I wanted a fusion or ADR. When I tried to ask...
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Forum: The Big File
04-21-2009, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,471
Thanks Harrison. Again I hope that I didn't...
Thanks Harrison. Again I hope that I didn't sound too harsh. I am actually about to leave to see the NS who originally offered the prodisc-c. I hope he doesn't write me off because of the Chiari...
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Forum: The Big File
04-21-2009, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,471
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