Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Well hubby took me up to Aurora to talk to GP about what to do next since the failed epidurals. He almost seemed put out when I told him again that I am allergic to Prednisone. He said that it was not in my record. That is a lie or it was removed. He said since I could not take steroids, there wasn't much that he could do. He then decided to send my to down town Chicago (yuck) to the pain doctor in the network there. It is some how connected with the University of Chicago. It will be a 100 mile drive each way, maybe more. It also is not in such a great area. Luckily he refilled my script for Norco. I am now waiting for a referral. I have to call them on Monday. In the mean time I am so very nauseous constantly and my normally low blood pressure had gone up to 160/90. The nurse said pain can do that. That was a surprise. You mean she believes me? My hubby asked about physical therapy and the doctor said no way that I could hardly move now. He is also send me for another MRI of my whole spine this time. I have been getting some pretty bad pain in my upper back and daily headaches. Do you think that maybe they really do care? I am sorry to sound so cynical but this HMO is the pits. I will keep ya all informed. Cheryl V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi. I don't understand why you are seeing a GP for for your spine. Are you also seeing an orthopedic or neuro surgeon? Also, with the epidurals, my last pain doctor couldn't hit the right spot. When i switched to dr. Sheu, he worked miracles. Dr. Sheu has told me that if the epi's fail, he can then perform a radiofrequency ablation, which basically consists of cauterizing the offending nervers. Sounds nasty but it is truly good stuff. Lasts approx. 6 months. Don't give up. But you really have to fight HARD to get what you need. Starting with the physical therapy, which can only help. If you were on disability, you could probably get all the service you need. Good luck, marsha Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Saw Union GP Yesterday Well hubby took me up to Aurora to talk to GP about what to do next since the failed epidurals. He almost seemed put out when I told him again that I am allergic to Prednisone. He said that it was not in my record. That is a lie or it was removed. He said since I could not take steroids, there wasn't much that he could do. He then decided to send my to down town Chicago (yuck) to the pain doctor in the network there. It is some how connected with the University of Chicago. It will be a 100 mile drive each way, maybe more. It also is not in such a great area. Luckily he refilled my script for Norco. I am now waiting for a referral. I have to call them on Monday. In the mean time I am so very nauseous constantly and my normally low blood pressure had gone up to 160/90. The nurse said pain can do that. That was a surprise. You mean she believes me? My hubby asked about physical therapy and the doctor said no way that I could hardly move now. He is also send me for another MRI of my whole spine this time. I have been getting some pretty bad pain in my upper back and daily headaches. Do you think that maybe they really do care? I am sorry to sound so cynical but this HMO is the pits. I will keep ya all informed. Cheryl V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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