Forum: The Big File
05-20-2014, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
So confused & concerned!
I am certainly glad that I started my post (biography, diary, story, ???) under the "General Discussion > The Big File" category of the board, as I am feeling less and less optimistic that this...
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Forum: The Big File
04-25-2014, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Jerry5 & drewrad,
After all of these years...
Jerry5 & drewrad,
After all of these years of back pain I "know" that you are both correct. My daily pain and poor quality of life cannot be allowed to go on forever unchallenged. A large part...
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Forum: The Big File
04-22-2014, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Thank you Jeff & pittpete
Jeff,
Much earlier in my painful journey, it was Dr. Yue who had ordered the discogram which resulted in the determination that the 2 discs were torn and were concordant pain generators (L4-L5 &...
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Forum: The Big File
04-22-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
So much confusion & pain ...
Since visiting with Dr. Yue last February 20, 2014 I was required by my medical insurance provider to once more go for several weeks of Physical Therapy before a new MRI would be allowed. Although I...
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Forum: The Big File
02-18-2014, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
1 Day Away from Appt with Dr Yue
Okay, so I have an appointment with Dr. Yue (Yale, New Haven, CT) this Thursday, 02/20/2014. As stated earlier in this post, and I believe in one other recently, due to my impending loss of...
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Forum: The Big File
01-23-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,698
Educational materials
Thank you so much, Harrison.
I found the information this link took me to quite informative. It answered many of my questions, which naturally generated many more (as it should be while learning...
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Forum: The Big File
01-21-2014, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,698
Surgical options, etc
I already have a separate thread started seeking recommendations for surgeons in the Northeastern US, but didn't want to ask additional questions within it in an attempt to not clutter or muddy...
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Forum: International Assistance
01-16-2014, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,003
Frustration
Hello, Ian.
I believe I can hear the same frustration from your written words which I have been experiencing through all of the years of pain I've lived through so far. I do not believe any of...
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Forum: The Big File
01-14-2014, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Dr Yue, Yale New Haven, CT
Thank you again, Gene.
I'm considering returning to my previous surgeon - Dr. Yue, now that I haven't smoked in over two years. That was a portion of my parting conversation with him since I...
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Forum: The Big File
01-13-2014, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Dr Paul Glazer
Thank you for the suggestion, Gene.
So far what little research I've had time to conduct on Dr Glazer has been very positive, and he even appears to accept my medical insurance. I am a bit...
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Forum: The Big File
01-10-2014, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Thank you
bwink23, Stonewall_Boris, & Dema,
Thank you all for your replies, thoughts, and suggestions. Dr Bitan is currently in the lead within this thread. I started some other research on him, but need...
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Forum: The Big File
01-07-2014, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Thanks, Jeff
Thank you, Jeff.
Yes, I recall reading his name in other posts. He will be next name I start with my "Search" within the forums, and then start looking further ... I'd forgotten about him -...
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Forum: The Big File
01-07-2014, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 35,167
Recommendation(s)?
Hello all,
I need to find the "best" spine surgeon practicing in the Northeast U.S. as soon as possible. I do realize that particular opening sentence is in many ways a non-starter as a post, so...
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Forum: The Big File
12-20-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 36,521
Quitting smoking-Good! Weight gain-Bad!
I saw this thread on quitting smoking, and if you'll permit me, I need to at least share my experience.
I finally quit smoking on January 13, 2012. After being a smoker for well over 25 years,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-26-2012, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 23,773
The Surgical Decision ....
Kurt,
I can most definitely sympathize with your situation regarding the question of just how "bad" of condition / pain do I need to be in to decide to make the jump into surgery.
I wish I had...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-22-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,206
Thank You
Thank you for your reply. I suppose I already "knew" the answer, but had to start by asking.
I have several other non-insurance related questions (of course), but will post those on the...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-16-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,206
Updated Info on Bi-Level ADR Coverage in US?
Hello all,
It has been so long since I last posted on these boards I almost feel as if I should really be posting on the New Member Introductions area! I must confess though, that I do log in and...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-11-2010, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
Thank you for the replies
Thank you Bill & Juli for your posts,
Dr. Yue has always considered me a candidate for the bi-level ADR. Way back in the beginning he was willing to do whatever necessary to assist in the appeals...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-29-2010, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
Tough question for me ..
Dave,
That's I hard question for me to answer. Mostly because he has not performed any surgery on me, so I cannot speak from personal experience. I have done much research and spoke to several...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-28-2010, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
I'm done
Thank you for posting a reply, Bill.
After my last visit with Dr. Yue, I think I'm through with him. He barely wanted to even discuss the hybrid surgery. A surgery which was only brought up by my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-09-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
Appt Monday - Already Nervous
So my appointment with my surgeon is only a couple days away. I'm still so confused. In many ways I'm not even certain why I'm going back! As educational as all the information is on these boards,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-02-2010, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
Thank you
Tigerpaw,
Thank you for the reply. Yeah, I am certain that I will not only need tests done regarding my new upper back and neck pain, but after so much time has passed likely my lumbar spine too....
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-02-2010, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 24,135
Re-Introduction - JJames, 40
Hello all,
Although I log onto these boards almost daily, I thought that it would be prudent to re-introduce myself as I have failed to do anything much other than read & research in a very, very...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-18-2010, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,635
I relate to your plight whole-heartedly!
CG Brady -
Since I don't have any of the answers to the questions which you're seeking, I at least wanted to let you know that you are very much not alone in your confusion.
I have not posted...
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Forum: The Big File
03-08-2010, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,743
Back Brace ...
Hello Vicki,
I first purchased and tried a back brace last April 2009, almost a year now, and have used it almost daily ever since. It offered me additional relief and support which I am otherwise...
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