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Looking for a rheumatologist's second opinion on Deborah's a recurrent disc herniation

Seeking a second medical opinion on a recurrent disc herniation; a 20-minute call or written review would help.

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Marilyn Lambert
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Los Angeles
Deborah was diagnosed with a recurrent disc herniation in August. The local team has recommended immediate surgery. We understand it's an important decision, and we'd like to be sure. We're asking if a rheumatologist - anywhere in the world - would be willing to review Deborah's reports and give a short opinion (a call of 20 minutes or a written summary). We'd gladly pay for any cost to your practice that we can afford. We have scans, lab reports and the doctor's notes ready to share securely. We understand that you can't give formal medical advice without an examination, and we're simply looking for guidance on questions to ask and options to explore. Thanks for even thinking about it. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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20-minute call
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Online or by phone
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medical specialist, willingness to review records

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  • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Andrea Filippo GentileAddress verifiedID verified

      Good luck, Marilyn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page.

      • rooting for you, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Marilyn. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Gwagwalada so I could bring a meal. God bless.

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            Thinking of you, Marilyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Likoni.

            • Sending strength, Marilyn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

              • Keep going, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                • Hope it all works out, Marilyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Salé donated after I showed her your page.

                  • praying for you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Caloocan so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Duque de Caxias

                    • sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Cardiff.

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Marilyn. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Grenoble.

                        • you're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Glendale donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                          • hope the doctors have good news. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                            • Thinking of you and your family, Marilyn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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