Just wanted to say hi and hang in there Lauren. It seems some of us have received the job of guinea pigs for emerging technology, just the way the game of life evolves, I suppose. Its very apparent that many regular docs are very unaware of spinal and chronic pain issues, so it was a good thing you trusted your instincts to make some phone calls after the ER doc was ready to dismiss you!
I am also currently considering further options, and you can atleast consider yourself lucky if you can still reach your adr manufacturer for post op issues.
Welcome, hang in there and cheers
p.s. There are some very good resources on mind and mood control for chronic pain. I was required to take some classes by my insurance company
, only to be surprised by the fact that it actually does work!
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2000 Rear-ended by drunk driver Tried IDET, chiropractic, injections (25), and physical therapy
9-30-08 Dascor (disc nucleous replacement) surgery