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It a work comp claim/case so there are lots of rules to go by, it is very different from using pvt ins.
Have to get authorizations for other drs and that takes time.

If you are in a lot of pain, you should seek out a good work comp atty to help you get the best outcome. A good atty will help you get to drs of your choice and not just the comp ins drs.

You might explore our Workers comp forum for tips on claims and how that system works.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum30.html

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Originally Posted by Leesa (Post 995331)

What kind of "doc" did you see? Was it your regular doctor, or a Neurosurgeon?

Didn't your doc even READ the MRI? He said he thought it "might be a pinched nerve." HUH?? Good grief. :rolleyes:

What kind of work do you do? Is it very physical? do you have to do a lot of lifting? Be VERY careful what you do at work. DON'T do any heavy lifting. Ask them to go easy on you. Take the MRI with you if you have to. But try not to lift, push, pull.

And before you have ANY surgery, get 2 MORE OPINIONS FROM OTHER NEUROSURGEONS and see if they agree that you need surgery! And remember that surgery is only for mechanical problems. It is not for pain. Usually after surgery, you're left with the same pain or worse.

Then there is the "domino effect." That's where the levels above/below the surgery site fail. That's because they have to take on more of the load. Then you need MORE surgery. So you get THAT fixed, and then the levels above/below THAT surgery site fail, and you need more surgery. It goes on and on. It's a vicious circle. :(

You have a lot to think about. I wish you the very best. I hope and pray that physical therapy will be offered to you. Latest studies have shown that people who have had surgery get the same results as people who have had physical therapy!!!

Take care my friend and God bless. Hugs, Lee :)

I am a 50 year old machanic and there is alot of heavy lifting and pulling i am in not much pain tell i do moderate type work than i cant sleep at night and right arm and shoulder blade hurts with slight numbness in right arm Talk to my workmans comp nurse he set up a doc vist with a ortopedic doc thanks to everone for ther help and support

went to othopedic to day diagnosis right shoulder sprain but thinks there is something else going on wants me to go see a physiatrist i am off balance both hands shake if i do any hard work a little pain after l work i think i am going crazy from what i learned on this website it is severe stenosis how many docters well it take ?

Done with phy-therpy today I have the same pain after any kind of hard work i have hand tremers pain and numbness behind both legs cant sleep i am a emotional mess go back to work thursday

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Originally Posted by deterfuzz (Post 1003634)

Done with phy-therpy today I have the same pain after any kind of hard work i have hand tremers pain and numbness behind both legs cant sleep i am a emotional mess go back to work thursday

Did you ever get to see a neuro doc?

Sorry, I just starting reading this thread, so I may have missed something along the way.

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Originally Posted by Hopeless (Post 1003700)

Did you ever get to see a neuro doc?

Sorry, I just starting reading this thread, so I may have missed something along the way.

no workmans comp claim so i have to see who they tell me to see