Who has low back problems

[Big_Bill]

Hay Mike,

Real sorry your still in pain, I was hoping that you were doing better.

For relief read my last post, for correction and repair Dookie is correct !

My wife has three herniated discs, she does not want surgery, I treat her pain using acupressure and hot packs. This helps for a week or two before I must repeat treatment.

You may need a pushy lawyer that is 200% on your side, and demands results.

IMHO

[longislandhunter]

Hang in there Mike.  I know what you're going through as I'm going through basically the same process myself.  I just recently went back to work on a light duty status after being out for almost 3 months with herniated discs.  NY State workers compensation doesn't want to approve any tests or treatments and my lawyers have been fighting them constantly.  I just got approved for an MRI, which I had done yesterday, however I'm still waiting for my other tests and acupuncture treatments.  I have another hearing scheduled for the end of this month.

If you're not getting satisfaction with your doctors and your attorneys then definitely do yourself, and your back, a favor and find  a new doctor and attorney.  It really can make all the difference in the world.  I do know that if your bodily functions are starting to be effected that's not a good thing at all.  I don't have such symptoms but my doctors have all told me that if I should ever experience such symptoms it would indicate a serious degeneration of my condition that would require immediate attention.  Make sure your doctor/attorneys are fully aware of your situation and if they can't or won't do anything for you I'd say change em fast.

Also Mike, don't let it get to you emotionally.  I only say that cause I know how fast depression can set in when dealing with back problems,,,, I've been there.  Try to keep a positive attitude and don't give up.  I work very hard at that every day, sometimes it's a real challenge to say the least.  

Take care and hang in there.

Jeff

[nyairman]

Hey Mike, like Jeff said,...hang in there. Do what you have to do to get yourself better. Try everything you possibly can. Accupuncture just might help too. Have you tried the Lidoderm patches. I had an earlier post on them in this thread. They might give you some temporary relief. Find a doctor who will prescribe them for you. Above all, keep your head up high and don't get down. That's the worst thing you can do. Good luck.

Greg

[Splash]

Thanks guys, it really helps alot to know that I have your support. This is truely a great place to be. I have been staying as busy as I can to help keep my mind off of things. That's why I made a stock for my rifle, a couple of sets of grips for a few people. I have a brake and shroud for my S1K, but I fubared it, sorry Gene. It is going to work out ok though, ended up with 2, just have to get them painted.
Thanks again, Mike

[JMG]

Mike, although I do not have any back problems which is probably a blessing. I do understand your frustration with the medical community. I am a type 1 diabetic going on 27 years now. Any of the things you hear about the complications of diabetes I have pretty much gone through. As far as dealing with insurance companies and denial of this or that service or Dr's unwillingness to fix a problem unless you throw a serious amount of money at it I have been there and understand your problems with that. I was living in Houston and working a pretty good job when I had gotten sick about 4 years ago. The doctors had told me then that my kidneys were on the road to failure..... yet they also told me nothing could be done until they reached a certain percentage of failure. I have read this whole thread of posts and I kept seeing Jeff talk about depression...so I understand his concerns of this aspect of your dilemna also. It is very easy to be lulled into dpression when you are told you have a problem but you keep on hitting a brick wall with no help or idea in sight. Its very frustrating and I feel for you in this respect. A little over a year ago I returned to work. I basically have started ignoring my health issues as far as pain and discomfort are concerned. I told myself ok screw it if the doctors wont do anything for me I will just do the best I can with what I have to work with. All in all my health has not gotten any better but my demeaner has. So having a positive attitude does help a situation in my mind. You may still feel like crap but if your attitude is in the right place it can almost... and I say this loosely almost balance the agony out. I wish you the best in your endeavers with your back associated problems and I hope that you can find a happy medium in all of it soon.

John

[Rixtrix]

Don't know what happened to the last entry, so I'll start over, Mike. My attorney:

Don Schaar
Taylor and Associates
320 E. Virginia Ave., Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-1977
http://www.taylorandasociates.net

WC is just about all this firm does. They helped me get what I needed. Don has been doing WC for about 35 years, 25 or so on THEIR side and currently on OUR side. Don't know if they do out of state. but they come very highly regarded, so may be able to refer you to someone in your area. Hope it helps someway.

Ric