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Old 03-29-2011, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by pwgrant View Post
I have tried many meds, physical therapy, nerve blocks nothing seems to help. I am appealing my insurance company's denial of a nerve stimulator, my 4th neurologist suggests the nerve stimulator or as a last resort cutting a nerve upper neck/lower skull area or even worse cutting a nerve in my spinal cord.

I am looking for idea's any suggestions?

I have similiar situation. Have had two failed cervical surgeries and have chronic pain in neck and arm. Tried everything (nerve blocks, etc) and my doctor says the only thing that is going to help is a spinal cord stimulator. My insurance company says the procedure hasn't proven to be effective for cervial.
Was wondering if you have had any luck getting approval. My doctor says to get my company HR involved with doctor's backing and that may be the only way insurance company will listen.
Good luck
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