[Kathy]

Hey Everyone,
I saw Dr. Zigler today. The clinical trial for the Freedom Disc has finally started, which was what I have been waiting for. I signed up for the trial and did the paperwork today. The research team said that everything looked great and I was a good canidate and would have an answer today. Well, I got my answer.... I qualified for all of the criteria; except previous litigation. Since I hired an attorney and settled (out of court) for my wreck, I am disqualified. I am so upset, I have cried my eyes out. I talked to Dr. Zigler's administrative assistant after this and asked about other options. She said that Unicare, my insurance carrier, is not paying for any ADR's. So, I can wait until they do start paying (chancing my mild/moderate facet arthritis to get worse), pay cash (not an option, unless they will take my big savings of $1,500), or have a fusion. I don't even know what to do. I am almost willing to have the fusion just to get out of this pain, even though I know I will end up with more problems, especially since I'm only 28. So, I guess this is it for me, either have a fusion or suffer for the rest of my life. I am so sick of fighting for approval, not just insurance; but trying to get social security disability and being denied twice; just life in general. I wish I could just be knocked out and not have to deal with this.
Kathy