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debm55

(61,723 posts)
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 02:59 PM Jan 2024

Peope asked me about my test. I just got a call. They have to do them over as I have a bulge on my spine. Oh well.They

have to see if BCBS and Medicare will cover.

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MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
1. So sorry to hear this. Bad enough to be in
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 03:05 PM
Jan 2024

need of medical care and then add the stress of the insurance companies deciding who gets the care. One day at a time is all any of us can handle. Keep us updated. Love you

debm55

(61,723 posts)
7. Thank you. I am a survivor from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I will get through this.
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 04:17 PM
Jan 2024

ProfessorGAC

(77,277 posts)
8. Where Are The Spine, Deb?
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 04:29 PM
Jan 2024

My wife has that. Causes stenosis & sciatica. She some good days, but some rough ones.
Right now, on a low dose combination of tramadol & meloxicam she's been doing pretty good.
She also has some age-related fatty deposits in the spinal canal. That's not terribly uncommon, but in combination with the bulging disks, it makes a bad pairing.
Good luck to you.

debm55

(61,723 posts)
9. Thank you, She gave me the number of the disk but I was in a fog and didn't write it down, I was surprised as I wasn't
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 04:40 PM
Jan 2024

expecting a call. Now I have to give me 4 MRI. Crap

debm55

(61,723 posts)
12. Heck I thought they called as I took my own anti anxiety pill before I got their as they were not available at the
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 04:47 PM
Jan 2024

crappy hospital.

ProfessorGAC

(77,277 posts)
13. My Wife Did Thqt
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 04:52 PM
Jan 2024

But, they did offer it at the clinic. She told them she already took her prescription.
I've had a few MRIs done because of the MS. Plus, one for a chronic pinched nerve in my neck.
I don't have anxiety issues though, so wasn't necessary. The only thing that bugged me was how loud & annoying it was in that tube.

ificandream

(11,851 posts)
14. I add my ccmment that I'm sorry you're having to go through all this.
Wed Jan 17, 2024, 06:52 PM
Jan 2024

Hope things turn around soon for ya, debm55. And thanks for your posts here.

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