My 3 mo X ray - Discs tilted all over the place

[Cindylou]

I'm sorry Steve. Yeah, I hear you. You definitely don't want someone with less than impressive credentials to touch your neck! I don't have any pearls of wisdom either, except just wishing you resolution and pain relief as quickly as possible.

[dshobbies]

What a snooty bunch of snivelling quimbies. Some doctors just act like three year olds and I suppose as long as others are willing to grovel at their feet, they can get away with it.

I have never heard of all this psychological testing just to have a very necessary back surgery. It would seem to me that they're looking to skew the results of their successes by hand picking their patients instead of simply doing the best job possible. I guess that's one way to build a reputation!

Doesn't matter - their refusal to see you is unfortunate and I'm sorry. I'm sure Dr. R will do a fantastic job for you. Perhaps your aunt will treat you like a little puppy and you won't want to return home

I know you're angry but shake it off and just get on with whatever comes next. Easier said than done perhaps but screw it, TBI isn't worth your aggravation anymore.

Please keep us posted - hey - why don't you sell your story to the soaps only don't change the names to protect the innocent. Good luck Steve,

Dale

[steve55]

Well, I'm very pleased with dr b's efforts thus far. Dr Regan's deal is simply tough to beat, I guess cause insurance is covering the fusion part. Even if dr b was able to go from $18k to $10k, I still feel I need a local doctor to follow up with in case problems develop. Also, I've since learned that radiology facilities require a us based prescription for x rays and mri's etc. Dr Regan is well qualified and it's easier to go see him if post op issues occur.


Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

[sahuaro]

Steve:
I've been following what has become your saga and am so sorry you have been put through the mill. Just want you to know that Dr. Regan did my surgery and I know you will be in good hands.
So, now that that's settled, hopefully you can focus on finally feeling better.

[fuzzy]

Thank you Steve for sharing your continued story. It really helps me and others.

I do feel you are on the right track with your concern about local follow up care. I myself have no problem getting follow up imaging studies ordered as my GP does is all for me. When I need xray or MRI, he writes order (and I pay, lol). But in a more complex case like yours its obviously more then just the studies but getting looked after without having to deal with email, long distance etc. The *only* reason I feel comfortable with Germany is that I grew up there as a kid and speak the language. Also have family there. The only thing I still have to contend with is the stressful travel there, especially if there were problems.

[steve55]

The last 2-3 days have been unbelievably painful. Though this recent pain about started about 10 days ago. Thank god for pain killers or it would be pure hell. The right side of my back (around the shoulder blade area to the edges of my back) and my right shoulder are incredibly painful. I get these throbbing pumping pulsations of pain. Every little movement is excrutiatingly painful. Just moving in bed or getting up out of bed is severely painful. Pain pills are the only thing that saves me. I thought I might be able to wait this thing out and I even had some promising days a few weeks ago. BUt this is unbelievable. I guess My ADR is still moving. It will be interesting to see the x rays look. This is so bad, it is convincing me I need to have the surgery. I just pray that its not any of the other discs levels causing the pain. So far, it feels like Im only sore at the C6/7 level and the pain seems t extend from that location.

[Katie]

Oh Steve, I am so sorry, and can certainly empathize with your pain (as can most here)

Is it (pain) worse than before surgery? Any news on Dr. Regan? Your composure throughout this whole nightmare is amazing. I would not be so generous nor forgiving in your place.

You deserve better and I hope this comes to an end very soon.