tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post8968753142456743234..comments2023-11-02T09:34:05.941-04:00Comments on The Seated View: Before and After and BeforeLene Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-49891873201737563582010-11-15T00:59:49.000-05:002010-11-15T00:59:49.000-05:00have you tried a TENs unit? It works very well for...have you tried a TENs unit? It works very well for my shoulder spasm ( it can pull my head down to the side when it really starts up. Ironically, the thing that irritates it the most is using the ultrasound machine for m job.) Anyway the TENs was recommended to me by the PT, and it has been a godsend. I can't take narcotics at my job. No job-no insurance-no Enbrel-no life. <br /><br />Anyway, i feel for you. Toronto is such a bi city- it seems ridiculous that there is only one out patient clinic. ( I'm not doubting you, I'm just saying it's not fair.) I really am sorry. I would consider contacting the private clinics and seeing if some type of price break could be worked out. But perhaps that is not allowed in Canada. In the States it happens all the time.laurainalameda@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-5385649245786878342010-11-13T19:15:41.000-05:002010-11-13T19:15:41.000-05:00My heart is crying for all of you.My heart is crying for all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-1944552920705013072010-11-13T06:56:32.000-05:002010-11-13T06:56:32.000-05:00Yikes! That's awful.
It's not the same t...Yikes! That's awful.<br /><br />It's not the same thing, but it reminds me of the several times that my psychiatrist has offered treatments that aren't covered. He knows I'm broke.<br /><br />I hope you write the letter to the CEO, but I know it's already a done deal so it won't change their decision, but it might make you feel a bit better, for awhile at least. You should also write to your LHIN since they're the people who make the funding decisions.Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-14244543474354815852010-11-13T01:51:58.000-05:002010-11-13T01:51:58.000-05:00I'm still back at the it works on the pain!, l...I'm still back at the it works on the pain!, lost in amazement. Really?! REALLY!!!? C O O L !!!<br /><br />I'm looking at Donna W's comment, and if that ultrasound on Amazon would help, count me in for a contribution towards it. We have got to give you this on a permanent basis!AlisonHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-40281929656962929762010-11-12T22:47:35.000-05:002010-11-12T22:47:35.000-05:00I hope you find a solution to the ultrasound avail...I hope you find a solution to the ultrasound availability...I was so happy to read how good you felt and so let down when you wrote that the clinic was closing.Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-40678218353524604722010-11-12T22:09:47.000-05:002010-11-12T22:09:47.000-05:00I am sorry about the flare up. And the outpatient ...I am sorry about the flare up. And the outpatient clinic closing.<br /><br />Something else to think about is how do people get trained to use these ultra sound machines? Maybe students need patients to practice on, and they will work for a much lower rate. In situations like that, the students have usually practiced a lot on eachother already and are supervised by an experienced teacherJulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-73259216240516688602010-11-12T20:04:26.000-05:002010-11-12T20:04:26.000-05:00First it is amazing when you are not dealing with ...First it is amazing when you are not dealing with constant pain how life looks totally different. Even when it is somewhat better you are afraid to speak it as you might "jinx" it. Next, thanks for your perspective. Most people have no idea what it is to live with chronic pain. Yes I am sitting here but every fiber seems to be screaming so as not to let me forget the disease is still there. Of course then we have to deal with the/any healthcare system and those nameless people who make the decisions about our care and have no idea what is really going on. Here's to hoping for you to be able to get the beneficial treatment and it not cost out the wazoo.Becky (knittingyoyo)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-35061128153911304972010-11-12T19:51:52.000-05:002010-11-12T19:51:52.000-05:00Donna makes a good point. It may be worthwhile ask...Donna makes a good point. It may be worthwhile asking your doctor and the physiotherapist what they think of home ultrasound machines. Or if they have recommendations for where a good one can be acquired. $50 a treatment adds up quickly and, if it's recommended and possible, the option may be a good one to pursue.<br /><br />Of course if advocaciousness prevails then the point is moot.TheBoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-8775601908540674372010-11-12T15:11:44.000-05:002010-11-12T15:11:44.000-05:00((HUG)). This makes me so angry. >:o How DARE ...((HUG)). This makes me so angry. >:o How DARE they leave people in pain with not even the possibility of offering something for those who can't afford private treatment!<br /><br />I would suggest whoever makes these decisions should read your blog. Do you know who you'd write to in order to try and make that happen? What about the therapists themselves? Surely if you could persuade THEM to make a noise about offering some kind of service for patients who can't afford the $50 then the practice manager whould have to listen?Gainanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-10335335070179652122010-11-12T15:05:27.000-05:002010-11-12T15:05:27.000-05:00Oh, NO! That's terrible news, in the midst of...Oh, NO! That's terrible news, in the midst of the good news that the ultrasound provides such tremendous releif. I could go on and on about how frustrating it is that the medical system (there, apparently, too) just doens't seem to grasp how necessary ongoing management of chronic conditions is, and that prevention (as in, being able to do these treatments regularly so you don't hit that place of Pain) is the best way to do medicine when possible; but I know that you know that. I hope that your advocaciousness works - I truly, truly do.Jocelynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-76025115548734749722010-11-12T11:02:42.000-05:002010-11-12T11:02:42.000-05:00I'm wondering if a portable ultrasound machine...I'm wondering if a portable ultrasound machine will work for you. I see that Amazon has them for around $70 (in the U.S. anyway). It will obviously require another person to actually administer the treatment for you--not sure how much training s-he should have. The couple reviews I saw didn't mention it.Donna Wnoreply@blogger.com