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Forum: Insurance Hell 04-08-2011, 10:02 AM

Replies: 16 Letter of Medical Necessity Views: 17,496 Posted By longroadahead Does your insurance pay for Fusion? Is so, one... Does your insurance pay for Fusion? Is so, one option would be to fuse the L5/S1 and pay out of pocket for ADR at L4/5. Since the majority of the cost would be paid by insurance for the fusion your...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-08-2011, 09:24 AM

Replies: 3 New to site looking for information on ADR Views: 6,897 Posted By longroadahead You found a great site for ADR and just check out... You found a great site for ADR and just check out the surgery section. I have not had disc replacement or surgery yet for that matter but saw you were checking over seas. You might check out...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-07-2011, 10:46 AM

Replies: 16 My CT - curious on everyone's take Views: 22,308 Posted By longroadahead My disc heights appear to be normal or there was... My disc heights appear to be normal or there was no mention to loss of disc height from my 2011 MRI. In 2009, my MRI showed a mild loss of disc height but then had the Fibrin Sealent Injections...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-06-2011, 04:03 PM

Replies: 16 My CT - curious on everyone's take Views: 22,308 Posted By longroadahead My L5/S1 still has normal disc height or possible... My L5/S1 still has normal disc height or possible mild loss of disc height but I have read other stories once it gets bone on bone that a autofuse can happen and the pain ends up going away. Looks...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-25-2011, 02:23 PM

Replies: 43 New to DDD Views: 59,344 Posted By longroadahead I have seen 3 physical thearpist since I started... I have seen 3 physical thearpist since I started having backpain. 2 of the 3 said they didn't think they would be able to help me. One of them thought so but after a few months I was still the same....

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-23-2011, 12:10 PM

Replies: 43 New to DDD Views: 59,344 Posted By longroadahead I have reached the enough is enough and am ready... I have reached the enough is enough and am ready for surgery and has taken me shorter than most. It has been almost 3 years of constant back pain and in the last few months of now leg pain symptoms....

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-08-2011, 02:43 PM

Replies: 5 Fibrin Biostat Views: 15,208 Posted By longroadahead This is probably the wrong area since this is not... This is probably the wrong area since this is not a surgical outcome post. Anyway, I have the Fibrin last year and had one OK month after healing. The original pain has been back for sometime now...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-26-2010, 05:08 PM

Replies: 5 Help making a decision Views: 10,470 Posted By longroadahead While you can read stories and seek advice... While you can read stories and seek advice utimately you will have too make the decision.

Forum: The Big File 04-21-2010, 02:38 PM

Replies: 3 Office: Sitting vs Standing Views: 6,346 Posted By longroadahead Office: Sitting vs Standing Lately, I have been hearing from my physical therapist and others that sitting all day is very bad for you. So I have been standing up every thirty minutes. Have came across several people that...

Forum: The Big File 12-02-2009, 12:36 PM

Replies: 3 Problematic Prostate? Views: 6,041 Posted By longroadahead Problematic Prostate? I know the odds are low but was thinking now my back pain might be related to an enlarged prostate. Through googling that seems like a remote possiblity. For awhile thought it was the SI joint but...

Forum: The Big File 09-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Replies: 11 Got scheduled today Views: 12,694 Posted By longroadahead Good luck to you sir. Good luck to you sir.

Forum: The Big File 05-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead Well, had to stop using the inversion table due... Well, had to stop using the inversion table due to my pain getting worse on Tuesday (5/26). It feels like my sacrum is broken or a vertebrae is locked into a position and not moving. Called the...

Forum: The Big File 05-22-2009, 09:50 AM

Replies: 4 Posture Pump... Views: 9,309 Posted By longroadahead I am also looking at massage chairs. A used one... I am also looking at massage chairs. A used one can be picked up at a fraction of the cost. Some of these chairs are $5,000 plus... So, far I am happy with my inversion table progress and will...

Forum: The Big File 05-21-2009, 02:09 PM

Replies: 4 Posture Pump... Views: 9,309 Posted By longroadahead Posture Pump... Yes, I am sure you have seen these devices but they have some pretty good videos (IMO) on their website showing how the disc wear down. I don't think these would fix an already dehydrated disc (could...

Forum: The Big File 05-21-2009, 12:11 PM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead I have HMO Pacificare and work for a large global... I have HMO Pacificare and work for a large global company. L4/5 and L5/S1 are approved but will still have out of pocket expenses and co-pays. C5/6 has not been approved yet.

Forum: The Big File 05-20-2009, 09:40 AM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead Well, they wanted $4,500 for 20 spinal... Well, they wanted $4,500 for 20 spinal decompression treatments and that just for the lumbar and not for the cervical. So, I am just using the inversion table every day. Here is what I do. Warm...

Forum: The Big File 05-13-2009, 02:38 PM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead I understand... Called the surgeons office... I understand... Called the surgeons office today and they said my out of pocket would be just my $400 per day co-pay in the hospital and any miscellaneous expenses. I assume I would get more firm...

Forum: The Big File 05-13-2009, 10:01 AM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead I had my appointment with Genesis Spine... I had my appointment with Genesis Spine Associates yesterday. They reviewed my lumbar MRI with me and basically said I had disc dehydration with bulge at L5/S1 and mainly disc dehydration at L...

Forum: The Big File 05-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead Ok, thanks for all the information. I have... Ok, thanks for all the information. I have an inversion table and it is hard too describe the feeling after hanging upside down. The best way is I feel stiff and don't want to bend over...

Forum: The Big File 05-07-2009, 10:39 AM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead As far as insurance, I didn't have to do... As far as insurance, I didn't have to do anything. The hospital (Southwestern Medical Center) in Dallas handled everything. Spinal Decompression that I am talking about is a form of...

Forum: The Big File 05-07-2009, 09:22 AM

Replies: 22 Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Views: 25,730 Posted By longroadahead Has anyone tried Spinal Decompression? Surgeon is recommending ADR for L4/5, L5/S1 and C5/6 and was wondering as anyone had any sucess with spinal decompression? I called genesis spine associates yesterday and really like what I heard....

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