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My PCP won't refer me for specialist or authorize MRI

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 19 9:33pm | Replies (35)

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@johnnyspine - Some good advice above. The two medical reports you included seem to indicate some degradation from the first to the second tests. That suggests your pain and increased symptoms need to be seriously considered as fairly swift degradation needs to be addressed. Sooner than later...

You describe some serious issues with walking and now you have some arm/leg/feet numbness which can be an indication of stenosis and/or spondy progression. I tolerated neck and back discomfort for decades. But when my legs started becoming numb multiple times a day - the docs sat up and took immediate notice. Those symptoms are nothing to ignore.

Does your insurance require a PCP referral? If yes and your PCP still refuses - consider other ways to get in front of a specialist - preferably a neurosurgeon or highly qualified physiatrist.

Please keep us informed as to what's happening. Thinking about you...

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I'm trying to get her to let me see my prior neurosurgeon who is in network still.