Category: sciatica
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So We Finally Have A Date
For the surgery, and it’s October 20, at Paranaque Doctor’s Hospital, which despite horrific reviews on Google is my Doctor’s choice because they have more experienced nurses and a more modern x ray machine than at Unihealth where I was confined two weeks ago and which we prefer because it’s brand new and is only 3 kms.…
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My MRI Report
So here’s the MRI report from Makati Med. Thankfully they were open on Sunday as we would never have had the time or even ability to go pick it up on a weekday. Just one of the many hurdles I want to write about that would point out perfectly avoidable issues if there was a non…
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Update – My Ortho Cannot Commit A Date For The Surgery Within The Month
So I finally have the certifications from my nephrologist and cardiologist, the two certifications my Orthopedist requires before I proceed with the surgery. I texted his secretary to tell him about it, and she did, but it took a day and two other follow up texts for her to tell me some bad news, which…
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Update on Update
It’s 939 am Oct. 3, Monday and I am waiting to go to meet a cardiologist at Hi Precision Sucat. This lady doctor will then prescribe lab tests that will help me get the one of two medical certificates that will allow me to finally get the microdiscectomy I need to finally get the pain out of my…
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Back Surgery Update
In order for my back surgery to proceed, my orthopedist required me to get clearances from A.) my nephrologist – because as per my records I have been shown to be close to having kidney disease because earlier tests showed I only had 30% of my right kidney functioning (90% – 80% would be normal for my age), and B.)…
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I Will Be Having Lower Back Surgery
Yesterday I was told that I needed to have spinal surgery to remove a herniated disc that had protruded onto veins in my back. These veins go down my right leg which because of the protrusion makes it painful. Three weeks ago I tried to lift something too heavy for me and I felt an immediate…