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[paulie]

LB, I understand your wanting instant relief but sadly it doesn't work that way. I have arthritis in the lower spine too and a tilted hip that contributes to sciatica. I went 3X a week and after a month all pain was gone. Continued chiro adjustments/manipulations keep the vertebrae lined up until muscles are stronger to hold in place.

That being said your payments are higher due to out of network. Darn it because otherwise I believe chiro would help you.

Since your other option is ortho Dr I wish you the best. I personally don't like pain meds because they mask the problem .. do not solve it.

Very good that you got a Dr's note to work from home for a month. I wish you the best because pain is exhausting so I know you've got to be tired.

A suggestion that works for me. When sitting and also at night to sleep I use a heating pad on my hip and alternate to lower back wherever pain is. It really helps alleviate the pain and sleep better. I use heating pad on my knee when I need to. I'd be lost without my heating pad. Use the heating pad while sitting to work and also watching TV or whatever and at night. It's worth a try.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning   Now I feel ba for Copper I cant really walk him getting ready to try UPDATE.  I am cancelling rchiroproactic and going to this place on FRiday for 2nd opinion https://performancerehabnj.com/   Looks like they handle everything they will recommne tbest treatmnet plan

[paulie]

LB, Can you use a dog walker again for Copper?

The Performance Rehab web site looks very thorough with treatment options. Looks like a good find for you. Good for you! Good luck Friday and let me know how your appointment goes.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning  I can duse dog walker but trying  to save money this way save me $200 this month. I walked him real short today I went short but a little more yesterday with walker  I can walk more comfortabke when nnot holdong anything. I had to pick up a package at the mail room I went this morning I did it.  small on I took a bag and put it in there to bring in apt Its all in my thighs and butt feels like a giant charley horse that needs to be massaged out.  why is it that they say inurance more afordable and its not 

[paulie]

Hi LB, Long busy day today so just coming here now.

Understandable about wanting to save money vs dog walker. Good that you can do shorter Copper walks. Interesting you walk better not holding onto anything. Maybe more upright position benefits your spine and hips better. I hear you out about insurance cost. Nothing is going down in cost.

I had routine dental appt today. I heard front desk tell someone there's a shortage of dental hygienists and now there's only two at this practice. It's a large dental practice too. The pharmacies in my area have a shortage in pharmacists too. What in the world is going on?

I'm going to cabin tomorrow morning so won't be here until maybe tomorrow night.

All quotes today are very good. Thanks for posting them LB. I hope you get better sleep and rest tonight. One more day/tomorrow until your Friday's appt.

Hi jicaji

 

[LBLNJ0668]

Good morning in rush  runiign late

[jicaji]

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Hi Paulie and LB

LB....Glad you can work from home at least for a month.  I know how debilitating pain can be.  Hopefully your sciatica will subside soon and good luck with your appt. tomorrow.  I agree, 3 days a week at 85 dollars a pop gets pretty expensive real quick.  I was going to PT last year 2 times a week and just with the copay it got very expensive.

Paulie, Enjoy the cabin.  Hope you get some well deserved rest.

BTW, we actually had some snow last night.  Covered the grass but it's melting quickly.
 
We've been watching a few Turkey buzzards flying around.  Not too pretty LOL.  They sure do have a big wing span.

Have a good weekend guys.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning this is horible now I cant sleep well I wake up in pain when I want to move positions I nw feel it in my lower back .   I am a mess LOL  TGIF  I hope everyone gets a chance to garden this weekend

[paulie]

Hi LB, How did your appointment go with new Dr today? I hope you got good info and hopefully a plan to help and relieve your pain.

Hi jicaji, Hmmm I kind of rested yesterday that being on the ride to and from cabin. Lol A two and a half hour drive both ways. My sil drove and one of my daughter's and my 8 yr old granddaughter went with my husband and me.
We don't have living room area furniture yet but some things to sit in. My daughter helped me clean up an area with boxes to have that area cleared out for the delivery of the dining table sometime in April. It was a really pleasant day for all of us.
I'm looking forward to when we can begin staying overnight and longer stays there.

Geez you got some snow. Sounds like it's melted by now. 
I agree turkey buzzards are not too pretty!

LB, Please give us an update about your appointment when you can. We're hoping for promising news for you.

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[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning, Oh boy I am so overwhelmed about this place. It seems to good to be true.   They arent in my network for insurance but is will to just charge me the $20 (my co pay) up front and eat the cost.  He was trying to expalin it he said after reviewing my case he was willing to do this I have a good cause, I dont get it. Is there a hidden agenda? He said if additinal costs he will discuss up front and we will discuss  With all that, they will work with my knees as well. I may be abe to do injections again  Since the other dr didnt always use the utrasound as guide to gedtting the right spot it may have not taken  and thats why it didnt work 
SO I will be working with a team of 3 therapist 1 will have 1 hour PT and 20 min of chiropractic. 3x a week 
They will be doing an ultrasound on my Knees, they ddi do xrays on tmy knees to verify the bone on bone, he agrees knees are severe ( I told him I gave up on my knees and explained the surgeons wont do knee replacement  because of my weight (they dont do knee replacement that I know of)
They will also do a nerve study. I think nerve study is next week and ulta sound a week or 2 later  nAll for 20 a vist and the ultrasound and nerve study is same day as pt so still jsut the $20. I keep pinching myself are the legit?? still  the $60 week will be rough coming in a week or so because of the unexpected moeny for the chiropractor. Of course I took advi before my visit so pain wasnt as bad Now its affectng my sleep I cnat get comfortable wven with pillow it affcts my hims weh I sleep I am also worried about the $ I should be abe to afford this.  Why cant I > 

[paulie]

LB, That's wonderful news that this Dr and practice are willing to work with you to help you. Good that he will discuss additional costs with you beforehand if need be.
The course of treatment that has been designed for you sounds wonderful and helpful.
Using ultrasound to assist in injections sounds great. I haven't heard of that before.
It sounds like you were guided and meant to find this Dr office. Money might be tight but it will be money well spent.
I'm happy for you, LB. 

Hi jicaji

Today was a very busy pleasant and happy day. I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter Grace Ann (8 yr) and my other daughter for Grace's First Communion dress, veil, shoes etc.    Afterward we went to have a late lunch/early dinner together.  A very pleasant day. First Communion is in May.

After getting home nasty storms and very high winds and wind gusts rolled through for hours. Weather has settled down some now.

God bless all those we were affected by yesterday's storms and tornados .. and God bless the souls of those who lost their lives.

Take care. SED

Oops forgot quotes. #2 and #3 is funny. 

[paulie]

Good Morning

Happy Palm Sunday!

My pretty Palm Sunday pic won't post darn it.

Have a pleasant day.

[LBLNJ0668]

Hello, I cant wait to start my appointments tomorrow not sleeping well and morning are rough.  I reduced coppers walk to 1x a day or maye 1-1/2. I feel bad I dont feel like I am totall functioavle. MY house is a mess I do what I can

[LBLNJ0668]

Good morning

[paulie]

LB, How did your appointment go today?! So happy you found this place.

Regarding Copper and your house .. yes you do what you can for now. That's all you can do. You should begin to feel better with appointments.