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Forum: New Member Introductions 11-25-2013, 04:43 PM
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Posted By Spiritwalker42
Damn,,, really sorry to hear you are not doing...

Damn,,, really sorry to hear you are not doing better.

I hope it can be worked out once you get to work with a different med group, Ken
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-23-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Well,, It has been just over a year since I have...

Well,, It has been just over a year since I have been on here researching, talking with others etc. I maintained well for a while after starting to take Diclofenac, a strong antiinflammatory.. but...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-09-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Hello Jeff, Dr. Clavel suggested BalanC fusion at...

Hello Jeff, Dr. Clavel suggested BalanC fusion at L5-L4 with the flexible/stablizer level at L3-L4. He thought S1-L5 looked ok. It looks to me like I need more than straightening out at L3-L4 there...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-09-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Thanks for the replies you guys... here is a pic...

Thanks for the replies you guys... here is a pic of the BalanC system... what Clavel is suggesting is pictured here.. he thinks sacrum to l5 is good... Trying to setup video consult with him to ask a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-08-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Dr. Clavel has taken a look at all of my MRIs,...

Dr. Clavel has taken a look at all of my MRIs, CTs, Xrays and is suggesting a 2 level BalanC surgery vs. adr..

I was surprised and now researching this device and technique. I think that because...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-19-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,999
Posted By Spiritwalker42
That's great! Glad to hear... Thank you, Ken

That's great! Glad to hear...

Thank you, Ken
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-19-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,999
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Nice, thank you for the reply! I did it back...

Nice, thank you for the reply!

I did it back in '08 but not at the amount that I could be looking at this time. My hope is that the amount deductible doesn't decline by percentage after you hit a...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-19-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,999
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Overseas surgery and medical expense tax deductions?

Hello All,

I am curious to hear if anyone has been successful deducting rather large amounts of medical.expenses when getting procedures overseas? In Virginia in order to deduct your expenses...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Hello Jeff and thank you for the kind reply... ...

Hello Jeff and thank you for the kind reply...
I am not sure if my surgeon at Yale thought I would be a candidate for multi-level adr or not. Judging by the images, I figured I needed some major...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-18-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 109,030
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Hello Lee,,, I was also numb up to my chin for...

Hello Lee,,, I was also numb up to my chin for quite some time.. I'm can't recall how long though.. I would say easily 3-4 months..

I think that your adr is placed far enough back, to far off of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-16-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 109,030
Posted By Spiritwalker42
additional xrays

In addition to getting some flexion/extension xrays, it might be helpful to get some oblique views .. they can show the condition of your foraminal canals where your nerve roots pass through... I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 109,030
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Hello Lee,, I am new to the forums also and...

Hello Lee,,

I am new to the forums also and am very sorry to hear of what you have been going through.. I had a Prodisc-C at C5-C6 in March of '08.... it migrated fwd enough that I had a revision...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Here are a couple pics....

Front view and side view of lumbar...

Ken
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,978
Posted By Spiritwalker42
Previous Prodisc-C...now in need of S1-L3 surgery

Where to start? First off I have been a very active and competitive person over the years. I wrestled in high school, college and in the Navy. I started competitive bike racing in '89.
In '02, while...
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