cv67

Been fighting Cigna to get back surgery for over 4 yrs now, apparently their network Docs have the right to say "Dont wanna", only 1 ortho in network who is a dik.

Have recent MRI, was wondering if I could go to Olive View with it & see about getting it done. I was told by someone if you have health insurance they can refuse you (just for illegals and the uninsured), is this true?
Laser Spine institute in AZ will do it but out of network and dont have the 8k to get it done....need to get back to work.

Anyone know if my info Im getting is incorrect or not?
Cant afford to drop my current health insurance now in the middle of too many things.

My Vette Life

Im assuming you have a few herniated disk?

cv67

Lumbar (which I will leave be) & thoracic which is out of control & continually gets worse, no choice but to chance surgery. Havent worked in over a year, was in a wheelchair for at least that long, whats to lose really?

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i know the pain. I have 3 herniated disk myself, i understand the process and outcome of the surgery however im choosing not to get it.

Have you tried everything including spinal manipulation?

The thing that really helps me is stretching in a swimming pool. Having a really good doctor who examine you with a nerv-o scope will really help. Its like finding the hotspots.

lumbar radiculopathy is also very common. I can talk about the spine all day.

madmatt9471

Is it by chance work related at all? or are you self employed?

One way is to drop the insurance - and say that you could not afford it anymore.

I have an artificial Disc in my L/4-L/5 and Spinal fusion with instrumentation, bone grafts, and and a whole lot more stuff in my L/3-L4 that just had to be done (July 19th, 2017) - however it is all work related.

Fusion in my C5 vertebra in my neck -

So I really understand the pain you are in -

Thanks,Matt
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My Vette Life

Now that's super ouchy. I always think of it as there's someone else in worse shape than me.

Quality of life can change while suffering with some sort of bone or nerve damage.

My Vette Life

I can recommend a Chiro doctor. I understand not everyone will agree with chiro treatment, heck even my own doctor laughed and said "why on earth would you want to do that?"

People also say the same thing about surgery

http://drrahim.com/

I choose Dr. Rahim because of proven results/Facts, he practices uses the gonstead method. His resume is also Top Notch & he's local.

There're good doctors and there're bad doctors, same applies to surgeons. I know, my dad is a victim of maul practice. Do your research and educate yourself on what to expect. Doctors do not tell you the herniated disc they cut out will grow back. In other words, you're going to be much more sensitive in those disk than before and can still cause herniation.

You definitely have a lot of scar tissue that needs to be broken up. I do aquatic stretching & exercise which helps the best. At times in the day while walking I can hear all the scar tissue just tearing and bones shifting. I slept on hardwood floor for 1 year and that felt great. Now I have a firm mattress that I sleep on which is ok and I use the "MY PILLOW" which was also great the first week for me.

Like I said I can talk about the Spine all day and night. I have a few years of studying in the medical field. You might not like what I have type that's ok, I believe knowledge is key and this may spark an interest or idea to anyone who reads this.

cv67

matt pm me a good time to speak

Have tried everything, movement, excercise over the years its blinding pain even if you take something.


Floating in water is the only time I have 0 pain but within minutes its back. Aside from the damaed discs there is lots of arthritic growth and a king sized hemangioma behind it so its risky.
Those I understand are like the inisde of a golf ball, all blood vessels, one nick and you dont wake up. The Laser Spine institute sounds good, its non invasive, no rods, screws, walk in walk out.
Damaged it at work years ago, lost a 5 yr battle. Worked in a lockup facility, did one too many takedowns;it can get pretty physical. No matter how strong you are it takes very little to hurt the spine.

Any suggestions welcome, working is paramount-sitting at home doesnt really pay well. lol