I was shot in the neck today...

[tmschuller]

I had a nerve root block. It was done by a doctor and not in a alley by a thug.
I have had a bulging disk pushing on something it shouldn’t. I was really surprised how fast the procedure went. In and back out in 20 minutes. Just a local and got to watch it on the monitor. It’s at the 4/5 in my neck.
Looking forward to no numb fingers in quite some time. If it doesn’t work I’m going to have surgery. Appreciate all prayers for this Thank you Tim

 

[PGRChaplain]

Good Luck Tim!!! I had a Fusion, C4, 5 & 6 in 2001. I was better off before they Operated. An Ortho guy did mine, if you have to have Surgery go for a Nerousurgeon.

 

[churchmouse]

Prayers and positive thoughts.

 

[goldtrigger]

Sending prayers!!!!

 

[calcot7]

Best wishes hope it will have helped.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Good Luck, Tim. Hope all goes well.

 

[Trigger Time]

I had a nerve root block. It was done by a doctor and not in a alley by a thug.
I have had a bulging disk pushing on something it shouldn’t. I was really surprised how fast the procedure went. In and back out in 20 minutes. Just a local and got to watch it on the monitor. It’s at the 4/5 in my neck.
Looking forward to no numb fingers in quite some time. If it doesn’t work I’m going to have surgery. Appreciate all prayers for this Thank you Tim

I have those about 3 times a year on my back. It's cool to watch it on the monitor as they are going jnto your spine. I wish they would knock me out but they need you awake so you can tell them what you feel.
I hope it brings you some relief. I had some complications from one of my back procedures done last year. It never ends

 

[indyjohn]

Every person has different results. I hope your results are productive.

 

[patience0830]

Prayers up. Back problems scare the crap outta me.

 

[hoosierdoc]

20 mins and $12k in charges I bet. What a scam.

i hope it helps you, but this is such a money making absurdity in Medicine it needs serious reform.

it’s like the 10-minute $2000 per eye cataract procedure of the 1990s

 

[rhino]

20 mins and $12k in charges I bet. What a scam.

i hope it helps you, but this is such a money making absurdity in Medicine it needs serious reform.

it’s like the 10-minute $2000 per eye cataract procedure of the 1990s

You make a good point. Fortunately not all providers gouge.

My sister (uninsured) had a cervical epidural cortisone injection done by an incompetent hack in Avon who, along with the surgery center, charged just under $10,000. That's gouging. The worst part was he did a crappy job because he lacked the skills and talent to do it right and caused her a lot of pain in the process and took next to forever. He should stick to passing gas to the patient while the real medical professionals do their work and can keep an eye on him because he sucks at doing tough needle insertions and his bedside manner is reminiscent of Hillary Clinton on election night.

In stark contrast, she had the next procedure done at Indiana Spine Group by Kevin Macadaeg who is a freakin' wizard. He caused her no unnecessary discomfort and he was done so quickly that when he stepped out of the room where he did the procedure, I thought he had forgotten something he needed. No, he was done. She got significant relief until she could get the surgery she needed (also at Indy Spine Group). The total cost was under $800. No, not eight thousand... eight hundred.

 

[DocIndy]

My wife had a nerve blocker shot in the neck a few years ago. All I remember was the nurse coming out to the front desk telling the other girls “ you have to go see what they are doing to this lady... that needle is all the way through her neck!” Unfortunately it didn’t last for the wife. Her numb fingers an doping things continued until she saw Dr. Bradbury for an outpatient disk replacement. Yes...it was outpatient surgery. She is a lot better but not nearly 100%. If the shots work for you, count your prayers that the issue wasn’t worse.

 

[1911ly]

I have been getting them for about 10 years, but a lot lower down in my back. Results vary. A lot of it is my fault. I get to feeling better then I over due it, Make sure she paces herself and doesn't over due it just because she feels better.

 

[hoosierdoc]

$800 sounds like cash price without insurance. Do you know enough of the two cases to speak whether insurance was billed in them?

want to know why oncologists rarely have DNr discussions with patients? Look at chemotherapy infusion reimbursement. Maybe i’m Just jaded because I see people nearly dead from cancer and no one has had a frank conversation with them


ever see those “cancer treatment centers of America” commercials?

You make a good point. Fortunately not all providers gouge.

My sister (uninsured) had a cervical epidural cortisone injection done by an incompetent hack in Avon who, along with the surgery center, charged just under $10,000. That's gouging. The worst part was he did a crappy job because he lacked the skills and talent to do it right and caused her a lot of pain in the process and took next to forever. He should stick to passing gas to the patient while the real medical professionals do their work and can keep an eye on him because he sucks at doing tough needle insertions and his bedside manner is reminiscent of Hillary Clinton on election night.

In stark contrast, she had the next procedure done at Indiana Spine Group by Kevin Macadaeg who is a freakin' wizard. He caused her no unnecessary discomfort and he was done so quickly that when he stepped out of the room where he did the procedure, I thought he had forgotten something he needed. No, he was done. She got significant relief until she could get the surgery she needed (also at Indy Spine Group). The total cost was under $800. No, not eight thousand... eight hundred.

 

[rhino]

$800 sounds like cash price without insurance. Do you know enough of the two cases to speak whether insurance was billed in them?

want to know why oncologists rarely have DNr discussions with patients? Look at chemotherapy infusion reimbursements. Should oncologists make $2 million and more? The economics of cancer treatment would blow your mind.

ever see those “cancer treatment centers of America” commercials?

Both were without insurance. A lack of experience and assertiveness resulted in a failure by the parties involved to inquire about how much it would cost ahead of time the first time. I do know that she made it clear to both the provider and surgery center that she didn't have insurance. They still did what they did. Live and learn.

The former was a horrible experience from beginning to end. Well, it's still hasn't ending. Still making payments.

Getting a price up front the second time was the right thing to do, but all involved were both far more professional and far more skilled than the first situation.

When my back gets bad again, I'm going to Indy Spine (I have decent insurance).

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

want to know why oncologists rarely have DNr discussions with patients? Look at chemotherapy infusion reimbursement. Maybe i’m Just jaded because I see people nearly dead from cancer and no one has had a frank conversation with them


ever see those “cancer treatment centers of America” commercials?

My little brother's wife was 36, with 3 little boys aged 2 to 5. She'd been told she was terminal with cancer in her brain and bones, but she was talked into a procedure to insert a stint so that chemo could be injected to a particular spot in her head. She decided to do it, in order to live as long as she could for her boys. There was a complication during the procedure and she had a stroke. So, during the last months of her life, she never walked again and spoke only with great effort.

 

[GunSlinger]

Prayers and positive thoughts sent your way Tim.

 

[Crittersdad]

I will be in prayer for you.
I have had two cervical fusions done.
I got major relief.
I would give you his name but he passed away about 4 yrs ago

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I know a couple of people that have had cervical surgery, probably not exactly the same. My next door neighbor had some pins and donor bone installed and he's doing well after several years. Our old ex neighbor that does my mom's hair can't turn her head, and she's looking at more surgery. After what I've been through, I hope you can avoid surgery.

 

[tmschuller]

Update on the shot.. not much relief. Go to the Dr on Tuesday to get an update and or schedule surgery. I already been down this road one C6/7 are fused and this is at 4. But I am a candidate for a synthetic disc and they don’t want to fuse or I lose being able to turn my head.. I already struggle with backing up trailers or looking up.
Any here have the fusion there or thoughts on the recovery time from a synthetic disc?? Thanks. Tim