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Forum: iSpine 05-31-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By Jim M2
Hi Tim, No, I haven't taken up diagnostics...

Hi Tim,

No, I haven't taken up diagnostics with Dr. Yeung. Initially I'll be dealing with my pain management doctor on 6/24 to see what he might be able to do. This is mainly due to convenience....
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2014, 02:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
For a number of different reasons I've decided to...

For a number of different reasons I've decided to cancel the ADR explant for now. I want to study my situation longer and possibly have some more diagnostics. I'll start another thread to get...
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2014, 04:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
Maria, I'm glad you mentioned the Marcaine in...

Maria,
I'm glad you mentioned the Marcaine in the disc spaces post procedure. The last time I had a discogram I was very agitated afterwards. If I am successful making my case for a discogram I'll...
Forum: iSpine 05-13-2014, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
Thanks for the feedback

Judy,
So the L4-5 is the disc in question. On the first office visit Dr. Coufal pointed out there was strength lost in my left foot (holding the foot up) which usually maps to L4-5. On a follow up...
Forum: iSpine 05-12-2014, 04:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
My insurance voided the pre-approval application...

My insurance voided the pre-approval application after a single attempt to contact Dr. Coufal for a peer-to-peer call fell through. They say the process must be restarted. Idiots.

In the mean...
Forum: iSpine 02-12-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
I don't schedule until later this week after they...

I don't schedule until later this week after they see what dates are available for Dr. Coufal and the vascular surgeon.

I am ready to do this. I don't think it will address all of my pain issues...
Forum: iSpine 02-10-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
Follow up visit

I met with Dr. Coufal on Friday (2/7/14). The facets are severely degenerated and one facet has fragmented. There are other issues. He feels the best approach for pain reduction is to remove the...
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
Thanks Maria, After Dr. Coufal is done with...

Thanks Maria,

After Dr. Coufal is done with my lumbar problems I'll be considering him for follow up with a cervical surgery.

Jim
Forum: iSpine 12-19-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By Jim M2
Visit with Dr. Coufal

I saw Dr. Coufal today and I thought he was pretty amazing. I showed up with no imaging or reports. I wanted to know if he had ex-planted artifical discs to confirm what I'd read on the forum. He...
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