I have certainly done my reading on these and many posts over the last 2 weeks trying to decide on spending the $4,200.00 on treatment that is so uncertain.
I have read some blogs that have had very positive results and many that clearly state they believe it is a scam and does not work.
It seems that the majority of people are seeking treatment for herniated discs they have. My situation is a little different.
I have a small disk protrusion in my c3,c4 (cervical spine) which is bottom of neck, top of back. I have had 2 MRI s which have shown no change over 9 months. 4 months of physical therapy, 3 rounds of FACET injections, 3 epidoral shots, acupuncture, chiropractic, along with many pain medications I am currently on.
They tell me it really is not surgical and not terrible, but I live in pain everyday and am not able to do the things I want to or am used to.
There are no bulging or herniated disks in back or neck, unlike many others problems I have read about on this and other sites.
I have met with one chiropractor who said "I qualify for drx 9000" although I would like to see how many do not qualify. The charge was $4200.00 for 20+ treatments.
sorry for mispells but had to write quickly. Back hurts and at work!!!
With not having the herniated or bulging disks, I am wondering if anyone has tried this with perhaps similar problems that I have. It seems that many of the comments state it helps quite a bit but once you have a bulging or herniated disk , surgery is the only real solution.
But perhaps with a mild condition (all though I don t consider it mild) maybe the long term affects will be greater?
Any advice from others who did not have herniated or bulging disks like me?
Also, if the machine truly does what they claim it will do, why wouldn't Hospitals, PT's and insurance have it or cover it?
Hi. You are obviously extremely concerned about this program. When this occurs, I am of the opinion to not engage in it until such time you have a comfort with whatever you do.
It's very expensive and if you have the cash to expend.. it "might" help you "feel" better. If that is what you are trying to achieve.. then again, maybe it's worth the expense. Personally, I've been through it, and it's like going to a mechanical back spa! Umm, made my overall spine feel better, as it gave me a workout each time I was there. But this machine does not "heal" anything. And even continuing the exercises post treatment.. eventually I was back to my old self again in time.
I think you would be hard pressed to find a spine surgeon give this program any merits at all. I have not.
Just some more thoughts to help you. Good luck on your choice.
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Last edited by Justoneofus; 07-02-2007 at 10:04 PM.
I was in same situation as you. I spent the 4 grand and was absolutely no better. In fact I had a Mri 3 weeks after the sessions and my pain mgmt dr said I had further dehydration in 2 discs! I beleive the DRX 9000 made things worse.
A lot of health plans now cover it although mine did not.
I think you should know that the manufacturer of the machine pays for most of the marketing costs for the chiro's and that is why you see so many ads and "testimonials".
I met one man who had it done, thought it was great however 6months later had to have the surgery anyway.
Ck out my previous post "stupid therapies I have tried"
I agree with you in regards to the sales tactics and training that so called "Doctors" are using. I requested info from 4 places across the state of Michigan. After receiving the 1st set of information with the "1x $240.00 fee waived" information, then 2-3 weeks later, even if I met with them I got 4 packets stating "2nd chance". Doctors are not salespeople or marketing people, they are supposed to assist in healing process. I dont like that they are trying to sell. However as a salesperson I understand when they were sold on the $125-150k machine, that they were told since not covered by insurance, they will teach Doc s how to market.
I expressed this to my chiropractor and even spit out some of my sales and business numbers of if he truly signed 11 new clients a month for $4200 and did approx $500k per year in cash sales. Then if he told all of us he has had a 85% success ratio with his clients, why not GUARENTEE that if does not work for you a FULL REFUND! In that case if 15% of patients it does not work, he will give back around $65k. At the end of the year he will be up $335k. That is enough to pay for brand new machine, rent, labor and sitll have a $100k left over him himself. Then every patient in year 2 would be almost pure profit, making him after expenses taking home an additional $300,000/year. Why not buy 5 machines.
Needless to say he wasn t quite sure how to respond and said that is not how he does business and when I questioned him on the so called "10 new patients for DRX 9000" he couldnt confirm that it was even close to that number.
I dont expect them to sell, they need to focus on healing and the money will come from good work and referrals.
He did work out a pay 1/2 and try 1-12 sessions to see if any improvment and I can make the decision to continue or not.
I have heard many positive stories on DRX 9000, but many more dissapointments. But for me it seems to be one of the last resorts I can try since my surgeon has told me he doesn't believe that the surgeory may correct my problem.
If only I could hit the LOTTO I wouldnt have to think about it but try without thought. But I haven't yet, so I will go buy my ticket, keep working and probably pay the $2100.00 and see if it does anything for me or if I will be the next post that states "RIP OFF".
Before you try it,think hard and look at my post again regarding my MRI. The time between MRIs was 9 months.
I know where you are coming from though I was in so much pain and would not do the narcotics so I tried everything.
Why don't you call the MFG of the DRX 9000 and see how hulpful and pleasent they are (really really rude folks).
When you really look at the facts, the DRX9000 machine was not even the machine used in the medical protocol where supposedly they found a basis for pain relief. Ck out FDA site. Again the DRX9000 just has a great marketing program.
I got more relief out of me moist heat electric heating pad!
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