Forum: The Big File
01-21-2009, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,359
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Forum: The Big File
01-09-2009, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,512
Cindylou,
I am so happy that you have a date...
Cindylou,
I am so happy that you have a date scheduled for your hip. Hopefylly this will be the last in your long line of injuries and you will be good as new. I am sure that the rehab will takr a...
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Forum: The Big File
01-04-2009, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,516
Btw
I am in the OC but you may be farther down in So Cal. I guess I should be posting since my rhizotomy that not too much has not cleared up. I had about 20% relief which I guess is something. As soon...
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Forum: The Big File
01-03-2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,516
Welcome Toebin!
Hello Toebin,
I welcome you to the forum and I have noticed a lot of postings from you lately. Does this mean that Rich will not be piping in from time to time? I hope that you will be happy here...
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Forum: The Big File
01-03-2009, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 22,749
Welcome
Hello Karin,
I would also like to wish you a welcome back. I am sorry that you have so much pain and I hope that whichever outcome (ADR or fusion) you have with your surgery that you do well.
Pain...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-01-2009, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,676
Not sure which is better
Once you pay you will probably need to get a lawyer. I am not sure if you already tried to get authorization or have gone through the appeal process? I had the surgery because I could not wait but...
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Forum: The Big File
01-01-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 29,042
welcome
Hi Cathy,
Welcome to the forum. Your story sounds like so many of us who struggle with pain and the decisions of whether to do one disc or two. I also had the same levels of DDD. I went to five...
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Forum: The Big File
01-01-2009, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,203
miss you
Terry,
I will miss all your words of wisdom and support. I am sorry that you will be leaving us and hope that you can pop in occasionally.
Phylly
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Forum: The Big File
01-01-2009, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,828
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Forum: The Big File
12-24-2008, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 26,546
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. ...
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. There is not much to say except we are here to send you prayers and wishes for a miracle. I never know why things happen the way they do but they just...
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Forum: The Big File
12-19-2008, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,533
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Forum: The Big File
12-19-2008, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,512
getting help
I am so glad that you are finally getting some help! Holding your grandchild is incredibly important. How did you get referred to the Mayo clinic and do they take insurance? It was something I...
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Forum: The Big File
12-16-2008, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 24,405
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Forum: The Big File
07-24-2008, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,556
Welcome Dee,
I agree with all the posts and...
Welcome Dee,
I agree with all the posts and I'll add my 2 cents also. It's a good idea to get a second or even third opinion before jumping in. Make sure you are confident in your doctor and he has...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-01-2008, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,922
Richard,
In terms of streamlining a process,...
Richard,
In terms of streamlining a process, (because I know handling that much info is a lot of work!) and I do not know if this is "kosher", but what if people take out the personal info on their...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
06-30-2008, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,922
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Forum: The Big File
06-12-2008, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 22,328
Sara,
Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I...
Sara,
Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I ditto all of Amy's info on what you'll need at home. The other thing that I found wonderful was the continuous ice machine. Your Dr. can prescribe it. ...
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Forum: The Big File
05-27-2008, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,882
Hi Dorothy,
I am one on Dr. D's patients. He is...
Hi Dorothy,
I am one on Dr. D's patients. He is in Santa Monica. I had a double ADR L4-S1. I have had a very up and down recovery but I feel I received good care and can call when I have problems. ...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-11-2008, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,295
Kim,
I appealed to the IMR-Independent Medical...
Kim,
I appealed to the IMR-Independent Medical Review and was denied, that was after my denial from Blue cross. I have a point of service plan, so I can use any part, HMO or PPO. I have not given...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-07-2008, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,295
Kimmers,
I also appealed to the IMR and they...
Kimmers,
I also appealed to the IMR and they all the physicians said the same thing-no evidence that ADR was better than a fusion. I would like to appeal further so where exactly do you turn...
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Forum: The Big File
04-24-2008, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 123,994
Cmac,
Welcome tot he forum. There is such good...
Cmac,
Welcome tot he forum. There is such good advice here and wonderful caring people. It is always hard to go into surgery not knowing how it can turn out. Sending you home the same day seems so...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
04-23-2008, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 40,630
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Forum: Insurance Hell
04-10-2008, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,413
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Forum: The Big File
02-22-2008, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 836,539
Judy,
I am so sorry for your pain, you have...
Judy,
I am so sorry for your pain, you have really been through the mill. I hope that you are feeling better and can get back to PT. Hopefully you won't have to undergo any more painful surgeries....
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Forum: The Big File
01-14-2008, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,649
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