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  1. Carmen?

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    Rob
    on 10-04-2011 at 09:26 PM
    Has anyone heard from Carmen? Does anyone know how she's doing?

    Regards,

    Rob
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  2. New guy without a clue!

    by on 09-25-2011 at 08:43 AM
    Hello everyone, I'm glad to "meet" you!

    I'm a 50 (51 next month) Soldier that was diagnosed recently with 2 herniated discs, 5 bulging discs, and facing surgery as soon as they can get me in.

    I've tried chiropractor (didn't work), Physical Therapy (actually made things worse), undergone 2 rounds of cortizone injections which the only "help" they gave was help to make things worse! (first round - July 30 was at L2-3 and L4-5; second round - Aug 15 was ...
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  3. 4 Level ADR question

    by on 09-06-2011 at 08:29 PM
    Thanks for everyone's great input. I helped me decide on Dr. Bertagnoli for ADR. I have a question that sounds a little paranoid.

    I am dealing transferring the hospital and doctor's fee into an account in New York. This is a lot of money and I just want to be sure I'm dealing with the correct people. This is a lot of money and I'm feeling cautious.

    Could those of you who have seen Dr. Bertagnoli confirm this for me?

    Thanks,
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  4. 5 1/2 MONTHS POST L5s1 fusion with 2 level ADR

    by on 08-31-2011 at 02:32 AM
    Hi Everyone 5 and half months post op PLIF with Dr P in Brazil and unfortnately Im still no better weight bearing or standing than before the operation.Pain is low as long as I dont stand up for more than 5 or 6 minutes.I can do hydrotheraphy twice a week and very mild pilates and thats about it.I have significant SIJ pain which is worse after the op. It feels like Im compressing on some nerve that releases as soon as I lie back Down.Does anyone know whether a standing MRI would show anythng or ...
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  5. Anthem Denials!

    by on 08-25-2011 at 05:37 PM
    >Hello all! Has anyone used thestate external reviews process? I am currently dealing with spondylothesid,foraminal stenosis,retrolesthesis,ddd and herniated discs. All at L3-L4/L5-S1 levels. Been going on since summer of 2010.Have been denied twice(not medically necessary!) I just submitted for external review,and was wondering if anyone had experienced this yet . Oh,by the way.....just found out i have to have hip surgery for bone pur growth on femur head! Great..arrgghh!!!
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