RitaR Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I've been searching around for a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon that will accept me for surgery because of the COPD. Basically I was told, to go home, live in pain for the rest of your life, and don't bother us. Has anyone tried the Laser Spine Institute? Know first hand of anyone who has, and of course, results of treatments? That seems to be my last/only choice... We will be going to Tampa (Himself said Tampa!) for an evaluation and further testing. I don't have a date yet. Thanks for any help.. HugZ, too! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sorry Rita I am no help on giving recommendations or anything but I will keep you in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Rita: Have you given John Hopkins in Baltimore a call? They are not too far up the road from NC. You need to stay positive and continue to make phone calls to different offices. I have a number of friends who have gone through some situations as this. Once they found the right doctor, they were able to get treatment that rectified their situation. I am not in the medical field, so I can only suggest you go online and find large hospitals that do that type of surgery. Explain you situation, and see if they can review your records. The problem will be getting your foot in the door, so be persistent. Lastly, if the underlying problem cannot be fixed, there should be pain management that can reduce the pain while not making you unable to live your life. You may have to approach it from a different direction to find a solution. One final thought, now days with insurance trying to cut costs, most offer consulting services to help find providers. They can go beyond just finding an in-network doctor. Try giving them a call, they can access their in-network providers across the county. They might be able to find a doctor/hospital that will take on your multifaceted health issues. Until then, I wish you the best of luck, and will add you to my prayer list. Remember the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Take care, and God Bless. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Keeping you in my prayers Rita. I am so sorry that you are going through so much pain now. I pray for safe travels where ever you may go to get this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Prayers for you Rita. Can't help with your question but sure can pray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Prayers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Try Spine Care in Daly City, Calif. See if you can get an appointment with Dr. Reynolds and Dr. White. That where I had my back done. Good luck. Zeke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Rita, I goggled laser spine surgery in your area. It looks like Duke may do laser. I also found these numbers to inquire about laser surgery in your area 877-322-0332 and 844-832-0634. I believed the numbers are tied into the Laser Spine Institute of America. Virginia Beach also has surgeons using laser. Wish I could be more help. I know about the COPD issue because I only have 60 percent use of my lungs from an injury, they won't even give me a sedative for the colon check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 The laser places near me say they won't do anything with COPD patients, unless the copd is very minimal. I'm considered moderate. Being In NC an going to CA is more than we can handle at this point. Will check the large hospitals and everything else that was mentioned above. Thanks for help, and please, pray, and thank you for the prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Rita, I am so sorry to hear that you are having so much pain. I don't have any suggestions for doctors but I will gladly keep you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Rita, I pray you find some relief soon. I feel your frustration. Have you tried alternative medicine I.e Chriopractic or Accupuntcure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Rita you're in my prayers. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Rita I would like to add you to my church's prayer list if it would be ok with you. We have a prayer team that prays for the list constantly around the clock. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I am remembering each of you with good thoughts or prayers for me, in my prayers. David, I'd have no problems with being on your church prayer list. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Rita, there is a place here in Michigan, The Disc Institute, that advertises that they can treat most back issues without surgery. They also have locations in Minnesota and Pennsylvania, so PA might work for you. I have no personal experience with this place, and do not know anyone who has gone there, but did think of your issues when I heard their commercials. Might be worth investigating. http://www.thediscinstitute.com/ Keeping you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 My husband had treatment at the laser spine institution in Tampa. He has spinal stenosis and had very good treatment. What would you like to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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