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Board: Pain Management 10-16-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,302
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Dose equivalence

Hello, Just thought I'd chime in. I am currently a cash pay PM customer. My insurance kicks in soon but I have been w/out for the past year. I recently found a great PM doctor and prior was going...
Board: Back Problems 08-13-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,501
Posted By sandiemas
Re: You Know Your Back Hurts When...

...you walk like you have hiked the Grand Canyon after sitting for 10 minutes...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 07-22-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 8,896
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Surgery Monday the 14th

I found that if you add 1/3 water and 2/3 rubbing alcohol in small zip lock baggies (double) for leak protection. It freezes gel like it is soft, light weight, and works wonders. Just a thought, I...
Board: Disabilities 07-13-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,706
Posted By sandiemas
Re: How Do You Deal with the Negativity?

Adoption of a child is the most rewarding, thankless, timeless job you can have. It totally wraps your heart and provides you with a lifetime of unconditional love and happiness. I hope you get to a...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 07-04-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 8,896
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Surgery Monday the 14th

Good luck! Keep us posted tomorrow how everything goes...
Board: Pain Management 07-02-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,977
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Awful Treatment

Hello, I can totally relate to your situation. I have recently posted the same type of situation with a lifelong friend that compares note with me everything she has twice the pain and does not seem...
Board: Neuropathy 06-20-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By sandiemas
Re: numbness in hand and feet

I have tingling in palms and feet, amongst other things, clumbsy, dropping things, tripping on thin air. I was told that it was due to cervical issues they can play a part in every aspects of your...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-12-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,116
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Still waiting!!!!

Hello minnie, I had my alj on April 11 with fully favorable bench decision and received my ssdi back pay yesterday and when I called I was told check should start being deposited in June on 20th of...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-12-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,751
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Award Letter!!!

Yea! I had my back pay deposited in my account yesterday, I stopped to get money out of the ATM and was wonderfully surprised to see a huge balance! It is a bittersweet for me though because it all...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-07-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,751
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Award Letter!!!

Congrats it should be all happening now. I was told my first payment was due to go out June 20, received my award letter with monthly amounts but nothing on back pay yet either...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-28-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,909
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

Well it was my mistake just taking my perscriptions with me in the original bottles that is for sure a lesson lerned. Something I will never do again, I like the put just what is needed in a tylenol...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-19-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,751
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Award Letter!!!

I am not sure what that will mean, what was your original onset date? If approved fully-favorable that usually means from your onset date. Mine was 2010 and they approved back to original date, so,...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-19-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,751
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Award Letter!!!

Yea, congrats too you as well. It is nice to hear some good news from people during these struggles. I know it is still hard times all the way around but we gotta celebrate the small hurdles and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-18-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,751
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Award Letter!!!

Recieved my award letter today! Yea, that was fast. It stated I will get paid fourth Wednesday of each month due to my birthday same as above, back pay date, monthly amount, etc. so I guess that...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-01-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By sandiemas
Re: SSD, a few questions for the experts

I am sorry to hear that you have got to the point that you have to apply for social security. Second on you on looking in advance. I just went through the process of applying and getting approved and...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-25-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,628
Posted By sandiemas
Talking Re: Concerned due to Not a good candidate for surgery

I started my application at the first sign I was having surgery because my LTD company makes it a requirements. That was May 2010, I was denied twice and got my ALJ on 4/11/12.

It was a long...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-23-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Post op recovery from Spinal Surgery, depressing

I am sorry you are feeling blue but totally understand, I am two years post op and still have my moments. If you think about it you have the right, your body was opened up, your spine, nerves,...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-23-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,644
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Results from last weeks MRI.

No, it helps with pain that allows you range of motion and some quality of life while you are visiting doctors and determining if surgery is best for you and mentally preparing yourself for post op....
Board: Back Problems 04-23-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,851
Posted By sandiemas
Re: 42 Year old Police Officer Spinal Fusion

My surgeon put a restriction of not lifting more than 10lbs for 4wks after surgery but other than that tried to say I could do everything I did pre-op so I am guessing in a perfect world you would be...
Board: Back Problems 04-10-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,290
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Got my MRI results

Glad you are feeling a little bit better. Keep strong:)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-08-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,536
Posted By sandiemas
Re: SSA Hearing less than a week away...

Thank you all for all of the post and positive responses. I have been very ill and have not been online. Of course due to the WD, I have felt like I have had the flu. Sore body, skin crawling,...
Board: Back Problems 03-28-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,981
Posted By sandiemas
Angry Continued pain, numbness, burning, weakness, after surgery???

OK, I have a few post out about detox and other stuff. I can tell you that did not happen yet. But here is my question, complaint, female dog session.

In June I had a cervical fustion and in...
Board: Disabilities 02-17-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,321
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Tips on filling out SSDI forms

Hello HDryr,
I to have recently applied for SSDI and completed the form. I agree the best thing is honesty but do not understate/over embelish your abilities. One of my issues is saying I can do...
Board: Back Problems 11-11-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Lumbar Interbody Fusion L4-5 Surgery Help!!

85% is pretty good. I think it has a lot to do with your frame of mind. My suggestion would be get your house in order and set up ahead of time. Sounds funny but one of those plastic 4" toilet seat...
Board: Back Problems 11-10-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By sandiemas
Re: Lumbar Interbody Fusion L4-5 Surgery Help!!

So, have you had your surgery? I just saw your post. I too work for the state and have been off since May 2010 getting ready to go back but still in lots of pain and have Migraines once or twice a...
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