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I've never seen a kind word posted about Canadian spine care.
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000 C5/6 - ACDF in 2002 C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011 |
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Pain management
Went to the surgeon, he said laminectomy and likely fusion. I said no thank you, my blood pressure would not survive the long healing process. My GP then sent my info to UHN , they seem to promote MISS, they said no.
I'm very concerned about the time, 1 1/2 yrs, I've spent on Tylenol and T2, Advil, Aleve etc. Any suggestions re pain mgnt? And MISS, anyone gone through it?
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Hey guys, FYI...I had successful ADR (L5 S1) surgery Oct 26, 2012 in Calgary Albeta, Canada....let me know if you need more info...cheers and good luck.
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44 yo Very active until major back problems Nov2010 PT Massage, chiro 4 shots, no relief Ct, 3mri's all activities stopped, day by day DDD @ L5 S1 Examined by 3 surgeons, Consulted with 2 out of country surg, all reco ADR Surgery Oct. 26, 2012 by Dr. Bouchard, Pro Disc L |
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Dean,
That's great news! Congratulations and good luck on the continuing excellent outcome. I'll make sure and pass your surgeon information on to the next Canadian that shows up here. Congratulations and good luck! Jeff
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000 C5/6 - ACDF in 2002 C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011 |
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Great news about your success thus far with your ADR. This is also great news for me because I was given a referral to Dr.Bouchard by Dr.Soumbasis from Calio health. I'm probably gonna have to wait over a year before I hit the OR. But it shouldn't be too bad a wait for me (knock on wood). Dr Soumbasis even said that Dr Bouchard is using the M6 which blew my socks off, I just couldn't believe it. So if I'm offered the surgery I'll probably take it. I just hope Dr Bouchard has developed his skills by then?? Which it sounds like he has by your successful result. It's really great to have this option. What do you know about Dr Bouchard? How many ADR procedures has he done? And with what ADR's? Thanks for sharing your success
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# of years living with lower back pain: 5 Supine MRI shows L4-L5 & L5-S1 have small tears Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain in back and legs Max pain level: 6/10 Consistant pain level: 3/10 Walking and sitting is the worst Do I currently need ADR: No but investigating because the pain just keeps getting worse. |
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OK guys, ADR anywhere in Canada is good news. How does one get in touch with Dr. Bouchard.
Do you two live in Alberta and does your provincial medical cover the procedures?
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Cervical DDD, Lumbar stenosis Last edited by Brewster; 02-22-2014 at 12:36 PM. |
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Hey Brewster,
Yes I live in Calgary, Alberta and the procedure would be totally covered by Alberta Health Care. I'm not sure if your province would cover another provincial surgical procedure. But I'm sure you would have a lot more success for coverage instead of overseas or in the States. I've never heard of anyone getting reimbursed by our health care system for out of country procedures, UNLESS, emergencies happen while abroad, especially if you have work insurance. You can look up Calio health online and there is everything you need right there. Dr Bouchard has a profile on the site and everything.
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# of years living with lower back pain: 5 Supine MRI shows L4-L5 & L5-S1 have small tears Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain in back and legs Max pain level: 6/10 Consistant pain level: 3/10 Walking and sitting is the worst Do I currently need ADR: No but investigating because the pain just keeps getting worse. |
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Thanks for the reply TH. I sent a message to the Alberta Spine Foundation and they did not reply, apparently Dr. Bouchard is involved there as well. If your OR date is a year away perhaps they're swamped with patients and aren't interested in out of province folks. The good thing I've found is that MISS is apparently covered here by our provincial health care.
I can't seem to get a timely solution to my problem in Canada so it may help in getting support in the US. I believe that's important, when I wake up I have to hold on to the walls and bannister to get downstairs, the pain is excruciating.
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OK folks, it's crunch time. Can anybody direct me to a surgeon in the US, preferably close to our border. I will fly but prefer not to.
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Dr. Richard Wohns. He works out of Puyallup and Seattle, WA. He's an excellent neurosurgeon. You can find his info at brainspinepro.com
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Sept. 2008 Car accident (rear ended) Nov. 2010 Prodisc at C5-6 Oct. 2012 Car accident (t-boned on driver's side) Nov. 2013 2 more Prodiscs at C3-4 & C4-5 |
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