I still have not had the surgery yet. I got an IME which is a second opinion from an neurologist that was picked out by the workman's comp insurance and he said 'I was fine and didn't need surgery' what a joke, he had all of my records. Now I hear that the insurance does not want to do the Thoracic surgery because of how difficult it is even though I really need it done, they are talking about letting my doctor an Orthopedic preform the surgery in my neck(although I hear I should not let an Orthopedic touch my back)or maybe a Neurosurgeon. Also as I have not seen my doctor sense Nov and I saw that doctor in Dec my pain pills(Oxycodone 10mg) ran out over 3 weeks ago and I can't see my doctor till the 16th with nothing open till then. I call my doctor's office daily to see if I can see him sooner. My lawyer is calling and has the Dept of Labor working to get me a refill and pushing to get the surgery done. I now feel and hear a kind of popping, crackling noise in my neck when I move my head up and down and sometimes side to side, its like when you softly crack your knuckles not real loud but you can hear it. I tried Ibuprofen about 8 pills a day with out any help.

My suggestion is read all the fine print on your policy and coverage. It might even be worth having a lawyer look into what you're entitled. I NEVER see the suggested doctors because I'm not required to. Sorry to hear about your pain, but, don't let them just tell you how it is. They will lie. Anything to deny liability and cut costs. Thats how most jobs are.

Good luck and best wishes. I really hope you find a feasible solution.

DAMN BB...I thought I was getting the runaround last summer when my back was out. Why can't you get a refill on your meds? I just call my Dr. monthly when it's time for a new script. The other meds I take (non-narcs) I have multiple refills. You, my friend, need some help. Try to find a Doc that will advocate for you. I finally did and was amazed at how much easier things became. Good luck, my Brother.

Oxycodone cant be refilled by phone..

Wish it helped my pain..stopped taking it months ago on my request (addictive).. did nothing.. a neurologist tells me the only releif I can get would be a morphine spinal shot... I think not !! Bastids..

cayman

yes it can.....I phone it in and my MD sends it to me in the mail. Nothing nefarious about it at all. My Doc is too far away for me to just run over and pick it up.

Cant be phoned into a Pharmacy for pick-up.. unless there are refills left.. and remember.. Just because its the law doesnt mean MED's follow it. Just read a local MD for over 45 years had his liscense yanked. Had an office out of his home.. was recyling meds, giving med srips w/o examines, U/C cop got a 821 pill scrip of Oxy for one month.. no questions..

Where's the Pharmacist CBid'r guy??

cayman

No...that you are correct. He can't just phone them in. I have to have a script plus I see my MD ever 3 months...more if I need to.

He also monitors my meds very closely...I do Not take even as much as prescribed. When (and if) I am lucky enough to be pain free, I will have to be weaned off of them, undoubtedly. They don't really affect me mentally but I'm pretty sure I am physiologically dependent on them. The good thing is that they DO work. They knock down the pain and keep me limber so I can function almost completely normally. I just have to be careful with lifting, etc.

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cayman

Quote: Oxycodone can't be refilled by phone

You are correct, Oxy falls under one of those Narcs that typically will not be re-filled by phone. If someone is terminal they may do it to make someone comfortable etc...

Providers usually want to see the patient when the presc runs out. This policy varies from drug to drug and patinet to patient depending on the issue and you could spin your head off with all the and's if's and but's. At least that's generally how we do it.

As for the back problem in the OP. I recently purchased an inversion machine. It takes all the pressure of my spine and has helped immensely

Hope your back gets better, Bob. You'll be missed at CFest this year.

#2 my lawyer is on top of that but it was the WC's insurance had me see that doctor had no choice had to drive about 2 hours to see him too.

its he is so booked its hard to get an apt to see him, but I call him if something opens up.

I can't get a refill cause I haven't seen him for over 4 months and had to get WC's insurance to approve an apt.

the oxycodone only helps with the pain so I can stand for longer then an hour or so but I was taking 3/day just to make it.

I hate not being able to make it but next year...

thanks for the update!

Well............

I went and saw my doctor and at best it didn't go well

Now that the pain in my neck is getting worse and now I have pain and numbness in my arm down to the 3 fingers in my hands he said that he can't link that to the accident because I didn't say about the arms in the beginning, even though I still have the pain in the neck. I looked it up to find out why and it correlates to the c-5,6,and 7 disks. So now he can't link the neck pain to the accident he is not recommending surgery for the neck and no doctor will touch the mid back surgery cause they have to move the heart and lungs.

The TN Dept of Labor was going issue an order Not to do the surgery period but my lawyer talked her into not doing the mid back but going ahead to have the neck done. We will find out Wed. If I don't don't get at least that surgery done I could be screwed and loose my case altogether and that would SUX totally. My doctor does want to give me an disability rating on the mid back. So I'll have to wait and see.

Do you live in a medical MJ state? If so, give it a shot. In fact, give it a shot anyway. Try this:

Mason Jar with lid

MJ leaf or flower with LOTS of trichomes

vegetable grade glycerine

I make a non-alcohol based tincture by first having enough juicy trichomed filled trim (and buds) to fill the size of canning jar you have. First take your dry trim and crush it up then soak it in cold water for 15-20 minutes ( this is done to rinse out the chlorophyll), then drain well.

Put enough trim in your jar to fill it to about 3/4's full. Add vegetable grade glycerin to within a few inches of the top. Cap and store in cool dark place, taking out at least once daily and roll and shake for 5-10 minutes. This process should be done at least 60 days, and can be left even longer for stronger tincture.

Empty everything into a pot and cook on very low for 10-15 minutes to help separate more of the trichomes, (never getting over 175 degree's). Then strain and or press to separate trim from glycerin. Some use coffee filters to for final straining. A piece of silkscreen works great too.

It sounds like your back is really messed up, and for that I'm so sorry and empathize with you. This tincture above won't cure it, and it won't relieve all of your pain, but it certainly will help a LOT.

That oxy is going to kill you. I mean that.

Thanks for the info. This is not a MMJ state Yet they are trying to pass it this year. Getting a hold of some is not real easy or cheap,but worth looking into.

Was not able to talk to lawyer today will try again Thursday I really hope I get the ok on the neck surgery.

prayers for you, BikerBob