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Originally Posted by Stonewall_Boris
"- Canadian doctor? Because that what I was told, repeatedly!
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LOL, US doc, supposedly one of the best. He personally has a fusion so I think he's biased? He was a rough appt, felt like I should go home and start digging a hole. Yeah, don't get me started on the state of US healthcare today....I'm not pleased.
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Originally Posted by GirlCaptain
A thought on insurance appeals
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I was denied twice and apparently have useless expensive insurance. They say since I am damaged at multi levels I am ineligible for ADR's. All docs agree they will not cover me for what that is worth. Insurance said I could apply for fusion but it may not be covered.
I am sorry about your accident btw (I'm in similar work), but fantastic WC is covering it!
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Originally Posted by GKTM300
I must say give conservative therapy a try for at least six moths.
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I am 17 months since onset. Chiro keep me going for a year, my issue also "disappeared" after 6 months for several months but then returned. Bummer. I have used pain meds, traction at home and finally steroids (oral) I refused injections. Steriods and stopping my activities are the only thing that helped the pain. I took pain meds & muscle relaxants but only when desperate, I refuse to use them long term, emergency only. Some have suggested prolotherapy but only as a mechanism to "give me time" but I'm thinking maybe prolo afterward may make more sense?
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Originally Posted by Fathub
He said, "that's correct but your at the age (60 last week) that you shouldn't be doing all the sh!t anymore anyway.. just got back after a weekend of mtn biking Phuk the Cdn Medical System.....
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TELL me about it! I am sick of being told I need to start looking at my future, taking care of grandchildren?! REALLY? I guess I should start acting my "age">
To be fair, I met a Dr who is also a runner and he didn't give me that routine, he thinks I can run again.
I hope so when this all started I was planning my first Ultra and do some more high altitude mountaineering.
For what it is worth, I know someone with a hip replacement and knee replacement who hangglides (nearly every weekend), kite surfs and skiis among other things. He's 57.
Thanks for the conversation everyone, it helps.
Cheers, Runner