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hullasmehta
hullasmehta

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am 53 years old living in London with severe spondylosis on neck c2-c7. Middle and lumbar spine problem also. Epidermium and steroid treatment has been done but has been unsuccessful. I am taking pregablin on maximum dose, pain killer patch, tramodol which I am taking. I am on type 1 diabetes for 21years and taking insulin on 190 units a day. I have also got cardiac problem and have had 5 angina attacks, blood pressure, cholesterol and nerve problems, etc...15-20 orthapedic and neuro surgeons have refused to operate on me. I am not financially capable of doing private surgery. Anyone suggests what options I have? As most of the problems related to diabetes I have. 

Please advise!!

Thanks 

Hullas 

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  • UK-Ven-medicate
    UK-Ven-medicate hullasmehta

    Posted

    What reason have they given for not operating. I have just had spinal surgery declined but it was due to the risk over current situation.

    You can always ask for a second opinion in the UK.

    • hullasmehta
      hullasmehta UK-Ven-medicate

      Posted

      As I mention 15 -20 doctors refused in india Usa and canada and london due to nine hrs operation at least heart is not strong possible paralysis after operation infection with my related health problems pls see my comments again.  Thanks. 
    • UK-Ven-medicate
      UK-Ven-medicate hullasmehta

      Posted

      I think my point was more you sound like you want the operation as you at the end of your tether, hence mention private health options
    • UK-Ven-medicate
      UK-Ven-medicate

      Posted

      The risk needs to be balanced of your current quality of life I would say too
  • graham6214
    graham6214 hullasmehta

    Posted

    hi hullas mehta  have you looked into spinal cord stimmulation and are you seeing any one at the barts pain clinic they might be able to help you all the best graham
  • n8ster
    n8ster hullasmehta

    Posted

    I was actually on the table getting ready for my operation when the anathesiologist came in and said , " How long have you had diabetes ?" I said I don't have diabetes . But I guess I have type 2 and would have found out earlier in the year if i wouldn't have been having shoulder surgery . I missed my appt, with my encronologist . Anyway I went home pretty shaken but I lost some weight, got my diabetes under control and then I went back and had the surgery . I think in this situation you might ask the doctor that was nearest to doing it what it would take to change their mind . I know they don't want you to die on the table which is why they refuse . It's possible that diet , exercise, weigh loss could help. Just an idea . I have quit drinking, am losing weight and am walking every day . I am totally changing my life . It is hard and I am not lying but you never know where that first step can lead, good luck .
    • hullasmehta
      hullasmehta n8ster

      Posted

      Thanks for reply but they not ready to operate me even minor frozen shoulder removal and fix back, hips replace ment also. Due to complication. I have to live on wheel chair and 24/7 on pain. Just 53.private might some Dr.oprate but that cost 15000£ in London and after care extra. With no garentee it cure. 70% r fail. Rest short terms fix. At list 15 surgon tall me.is nerve damage, old age, atrharites. Etc. yet no Dr. Come and said I will fix u pay me this and take your chalange. No one wish to loss There name if gone on table or ?????? 
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