Hi,
I have been approved for a one level ADR C 5-6. Strange , my doctor said C4-5 is worse. He says the external (third party) couldn't have looked at any medical result findings. They are just a bunch of stupid bean counters. Even stranger, they said I specifically said I couldn't have ANY SURGICAL intervention at levels C 4-5. The reviewer said not even a fusion. My surgeon was not happy because he said I really, really need it. The reviewers must be rewarded heavily if they deny.
I know I can't lose hope and will be taking more MRI's at the sixth month mark and challenging them once again.
I am glad you were able to get yourself fixed? How are you doing with pain and nerve pain? Are they both resolved?
Tammi
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6
EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5
Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis
Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's
Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan
Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13
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