Hi.

I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to help me.

I told Alan about Munich. He goes: "I'm not going anywhere but the good old USA!!!"

We couldn't afford it anyway.

It's a shame that money is the sole reason why a person gets the best medical care!!!

oh well, c'est la vie!!!!

take care,
Melody

Hey Melody,

Just don't forget, some of the docs here stateside are training with docs that have been doing these procedures for years in Europe. See if you can get some more information from Mark's page. His group is a wealth of information, when it comes to the newer procedures. I just don't have enough experience with it to be of more help.

Over time I've learned alot about the spine, between my education (nursing and biology Bachelor's programs), and my own experiences as a T-spiney. If I can help, feel free to PM me.

Theresa

Want to know something?? I have learned so much from these message boards. From the Neuropathy boards, from the Asperger Boards (My son has Aspergers Disorder), Gamanon Boards (he's also a compulsive gambler).

I do think these boards have been invented for people to help other people.

You have been very kind and I thank you so much.

All the best and rest assured, if I need more help and more questions answered, I will either come back here or pm you.

Thanks again,
sincerely,
melody

I have 3 bulging disks pressing spinal cord. I've had 3 epiduals which aleviated chonic pain, but can only stand or walk 2-3 minutes. My primary physicain said he was unsrue if my HMO would cove Discectomy. I am wondering if anyon can tell me how much it might cost if i had to pay out of pocket.