My Emergency Room Horror Story

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69. well the NYU back specialist I went to recommended NO physical therapy at all- even though he said

my disks were bad- they were hoping for operable, and it wasn't, so he cut me loose. He left me with no other recommendation except that next time I find myself immobilized to make an appointment with their pain management clinic for "a shot". He told me not to do therapy- probably because it's bad and they do not want to be liable for that advice. He scolded me for asking for advice! They have a two week waiting list for pain management- no exceptions. I have never been laid up for more than a week. This is at one one of the "best" hospitals in NYC.

I'd lose my job pretty quick if I took their advice. My boss insisted I go there and get an operation if they recommended one, just because I lost three days work. So, next time I will engage in drug seeking behavior elsewhere because I can't do my job without 4-5 hours of sleep for fucks sake. It is a cruel system.