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Originally Posted by scubaforsythe
I have never in my life taken something that knocked me for such a loop without knocking me out (couldn't sleep, and I tried), and for it to last all day!! wow, I don't like being high and that is how I felt all day!! and not a good high.... (if there is such a thing)
The pain doc did not give me anything other than the lyrica for pain, and honestly even though I was stoned out of my mind if I paid attention I felt the pain. So I'm not so sure how good it is for it. I'm dreading taking it tonight...
My three page of notes, were bullet points, and very limited to only facts.  I just have a somewhat extensive history, starting with a stroke at age 7, so you can guess how unlucky I have been . And since I have trouble speaking sometimes, and more so now I don't get sleep, I included things I do to try and cope, what has worked and what does not.
I'm seriously looking at the Cleveland Clinic, does anyone know anything about them, maybe personally been there?
thank you all!!  |
I have been to the Cleveland Clinic and saw Dr. Bruce Vrooman who has worked with Dr. Stanley-Hicks. I am also a Work's Comp case and informed my rep before going to make sure it would be covered. Luckily they said they will approve it because otherwise it would have cost a good amount. I don't know the exact amount they billed but I can imagine it was several hundred. My primary reason was to get more information about ketamine and what I needed to get started. They recommended trying a repeat lumbar sympathetic block ( I had 2 prior one had great results the other not so much) and if that didn't work then I should try a spinal cord stimulator trial. The wait list for the ketamine infusions was over 2 years and that was a year ago so I would assume the list is even longer now.
Also with regards to worker's comp they will not pay for certain treatments. Mine will not cover a stimulator or ketamine. Personally I would recommend consulting a lawyer. I never thought I would need one but I am so happy I have one now. Plus he is also handling my disability case. Good luck!
