ADRSupport Community  

Go Back   ADRSupport Community > Search Forums


Showing results 1 to 25 of 26
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: kennethhoff
Forum: Insurance Hell 02-25-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,988
Posted By kennethhoff
Does your insurance company require you to see a...

Does your insurance company require you to see a surgeon in Minnesota? Are you able to see someone outside your state? If so, I'd call the Texas Back Institute and ask for Dr Richard Guyer and ask...
Forum: The Cutting Edge 02-16-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,309
Posted By kennethhoff
As usual, very interesting report. My answers: ...

As usual, very interesting report. My answers:

1. d

2. c

3. Just knowing the up-to-date information on Disc/Spine technologies is interesting. I like hearing from different speakers in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-01-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,923
Posted By kennethhoff
Mac - I know which doc you are speaking of,...

Mac -

I know which doc you are speaking of, and yes, he is one of the best. You couldn't be in better hands.

Ken
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-30-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,923
Posted By kennethhoff
Mac - Sorry to hear about all your back...

Mac -

Sorry to hear about all your back issues. Here are some of my thoughts:

1. Look at getting the video "Getting Back on your feet" that Harrison made. It's on this websites homepage and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-09-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,854
Posted By kennethhoff
Jay - I agree with everyone else. You need a...

Jay -

I agree with everyone else. You need a proper diagnosis, an new MRI at least, before making any conclusions. I see you live in Texas. I would highly suggest the Texas Back Institute, and to...
Forum: The Big File 01-07-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,220
Posted By kennethhoff
Question Chronic Pain program ideas needed

Hi all,

I have been a CP patient for 13 years, and a member of the ADR Support board for awhile now. I am hopefully scheduled for an ADR in February now.

I work at a local community health...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-24-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,909
Posted By kennethhoff
I completely empathize with your situation and...

I completely empathize with your situation and hope the vest for you. I read your profile and it seems you have had back pain since 1999, so going on 11 years now. And if it is a herniated disc, they...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-24-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,150
Posted By kennethhoff
Laurie - I read this elsewhere ..... ...

Laurie -

I read this elsewhere .....
_________________________________________________________________________

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan

One of the most comprehensive Orthopaedic...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-14-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,278
Posted By kennethhoff
Pat- So sorry to hear of your neck problems....

Pat-

So sorry to hear of your neck problems. I hate when I hear of other who text, or make cell phone calls, or drink when they drive, and just don't care about anyone else on the road.
Yet now...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-01-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,675
Posted By kennethhoff
I don't personally know of ADR surgeons in the...

I don't personally know of ADR surgeons in the Chicago area, but here is an article about the top 50 Spine Specialists in the U.S. (Several in Chicago or Illinois area).
Maybe you could meet with...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-26-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,400
Posted By kennethhoff
Just IMO, I disagree with that doctor (but...

Just IMO,

I disagree with that doctor (but surgeon said that it will get better with time). Disc herniation's just don't get better with time, nor does narrowing disc space. DDD will continue to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-23-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,479
Posted By kennethhoff
Candee - Sorry to hear about your back pain....

Candee -

Sorry to hear about your back pain. You've found a great forum though.

So adding my experiences (and two cents!), the fact that you have back pain and not leg pain is a good thing....
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-13-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,749
Posted By kennethhoff
Hi klb - I am also from NC (Chapel Hill) and...

Hi klb -

I am also from NC (Chapel Hill) and will most likely be having the same thing done in Jan 2011. I am almost enrolled in the Freedom Disc study, one more visit with the study coordinator...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-05-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,882
Posted By kennethhoff
I too am sorry to hear about your situation. But...

I too am sorry to hear about your situation. But I noticed you were in NJ (where I lived most of my life) and was wondering about the surgeons you saw. My experience with surgeons is they like to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-03-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,980
Posted By kennethhoff
Brian - I am sorry to hear you are having...

Brian -

I am sorry to hear you are having such pain. I have 13 years experience with chronic back pain, back research, all types of therapies, meds, etc... So I empathize!

Nerve pain can be...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-27-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,999
Posted By kennethhoff
Chad - When I lived in NJ, I considered Dr...

Chad -

When I lived in NJ, I considered Dr Balderston at U. of Penn. ADR was still young and I decided to wait. But from my understanding of my own research back then, forum talk, and other...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-27-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,442
Posted By kennethhoff
Hi Adam, Thoughts: As Harrison said, and I...

Hi Adam,

Thoughts: As Harrison said, and I as I know from many MRI experiences, the written report says it all. Have you read the report? If Harrison allows it to be posted, maybe put it on the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-25-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,933
Posted By kennethhoff
Like you, I am also in NC (Chapel Hill), have had...

Like you, I am also in NC (Chapel Hill), have had 13 years of back pain on and off (mostly on the last 6), and am seriously looking at the Freedom/ProDisc ADR trial. Will know if I am a candidate...
Forum: Insurance Hell 10-18-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,160
Posted By kennethhoff
Question Does Humana cover ADR?

I am wondering if anyone knows if Humana covers ADR? I have a Humana PPO plan and would like to have the procedure, but am concerned about finances. I believe it is specifically their Gold plan...
Forum: "Getting Back on Their Feet" New Film on DVD 07-29-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 108,363
Posted By kennethhoff
Dvd

I bought the DVD "Getting Back on their feet" maybe a month or so ago. It is a fantastic DVD and I would advise everyone to get a copy and watch. It is good to see as you go through the process,...
Forum: The Big File 10-23-2006, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,267
Posted By kennethhoff
If I have films over the years and want to send a...

If I have films over the years and want to send a complete package to show history, is there a way to get them on CD? Or is it only the newest films that matter?
Forum: The Big File 10-23-2006, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,267
Posted By kennethhoff
I have to get/send all my info/diagnosis/reports...

I have to get/send all my info/diagnosis/reports to a few doctors here and abroad to see if ADR is a possibility.
I have kept everything since day one back in 1997. I have all my reports,...
Forum: The Big File 09-16-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,410
Posted By kennethhoff
There are many laptop tables that have legs that...

There are many laptop tables that have legs that slide under the bed with wheels, but the table goes over the bed when your laying back. They are quite common. Google searches (laptop bed table) will...
Forum: The Big File 07-12-2006, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,058
Posted By kennethhoff
Thank you. Very helpful Info!!!!!!!!!!!! Ken

Thank you. Very helpful Info!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken
Forum: The Big File 07-10-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,058
Posted By kennethhoff
I have been thinking about getting an ADR. I had...

I have been thinking about getting an ADR. I had a nucloplasty 3 years ago that failed, but I live with it.
I was ondering if ADR in the states has caught up to that in europe? and who is paying now...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 26

 

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:26 AM.


© Copyright 2006-2023 ADRSupport.org All rights reserved.