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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
I think you would be better off finding a clinic that will take you as a patient to do some diagnostics and assessments and possible treatment. If you have any resources for places/family to stay for an extended period like Boston (Mass General has a concussion program), Pittsburgh (UPMC), Buffalo (University of Buffalo) or near any of the big teaching hospitals, that would be a start.
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I've kept up to date with the things Dr. Leddy has done at UB. Got pretty excited and even let myself get hopeful.
When It comes to Buffalo, well I called them and was shuffled around by secretaries until they put me on some answering machine with instructions to briefly describe my symptoms and leave an email address. I did so.
About 2 or 3 days later received this via email
"In response to your telephone inquiry about the concussion clinic at The University at Buffalo, you are not a candidate. Thank you."
I hope you guys at UB read this! Awful way to respond to people looking for help!
Pretty ****ing poignant response to give to someone who is
A) Sick
B) Willing to pay
I guess I can email or call Pittsburg and Boston. I'll have to restart the entire conversation with my old man.
Someplace out in Winnipeg started doing the Buffalo Protocol but I am not a candidate because
A) I do not reside in Manitoba (I do hold Canadian citizenship)
B) Am OVER 18 (youth sports injuries only)
C) Even if I did pay, I'd be differed behind the provincial non paying youth. Said they couldn't guarantee me a spot. At least they were nice on the phone though.
It baffles me that there are places offering treatment but with some strange criteria on how to receive it.