Hi Bob, I too am in lots of pain. You can look at my list below to see. I believe my area is similar to yours L4/5 orL5/S1. Anyway, I have worked in "my" P.T. office as a sub at the front desk. I guess that's what happens when you are a patient there so long! lol I have been a witness of what happens with WorkComp patients, also my sister has been a work Comp patient. Different states may handle things differently, IDK. I live in AK and my ...
Kbear, How is your recovery going? How is your pain level? Susanna
So does this mean that is you have an L5/S1 problem, you shouldn't get any kind of ADR? I have to go back an look at my records because now I can't remember if I am a L4/L5 or L5/S1. I was told that the fusion wouldn't take away my back pain. That the ADR is my best hope for this. And my doctor is not pushing this on me. He even encouraged me to get other opinions. I am in so much pain, it hurts to walk. I can't go on like this much longer. I have United Health care and have read how others ...
If I am reading your signature right, you have a 2 level ADR. Was this a trial that you got in on? How does your neck feel? Are you not able to have more ADR in your neck since you already have two? Can you fill me in on the details? Thanks, Susanna