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My Dr in VAMC requested WRIISC over a year ago and finally going for 5 days...I was deployed 6x - GWI 2 times, GWII 2 times, Kosovo & GTMO Camp Delta...I was exposed to asbestos and radiation...I...
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I appreciate that Branman that was helpful of you, thank you...I was worried how far they're going to take this to...Is there anything else I should bring with me that would help this exam?
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Don't think you need to bring anything special except your body. I believe that you sent them all of your medical records already so or they obtained them through VA so they should have what they...
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So much to think about...Thanks PS & Branman...Since I retired I've only been seeing VAMC & Vet Center for treatment...thanks for the info...I guessed this will or could probably go a long...
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I just spoke with Palo Alto VAMC, they said that PTSD program would be in the different Dept and that I'm already enrolled and referred to by my Psych from NV VAMC- would stay in for about 3...
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branman wrote:Don't think you need to bring anything special except your body. I believe that you sent them all of your medical records already so or they obtained them through VA so they should have...
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Finished the Initial examination for WRIISC. As ll of you know VA took an MRI of my back & head - Back is worsening and as for my head this my 1st time getting any type of MRI. Before I left palo...
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Thanx for the very detailed posts jpapa. This info will definitely be beneficial to other Veterans. Did you receive any compensation for this study? Travel pay, meal allowances, etc.?
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I volunteered for the study and I had the right to say no. WRIISC paid for my flight, meals and stayed in their Hometel. They send all the information to VAMC Drs to follow up for the other issues,...
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My VSO took my paperwork and added up TBI to my claim and my scheduled Inpatient for PTSD as well.I saw my Drs office and requested for spinal tap for...
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The only scans I've had were looking for the source of my migraines and a possible stroke. Personally, I'd take some measure of comfort in the results of the MRI. They have identified the problem...
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Thanks Rotor! You're probably right. I'm waiting for VAMC to schedule me for spinal tap. I have a pending claim for migraines and maybe connected with my new diagnosis.Palo Alto will continue the rest...
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jpapa wrote:My VSO took my paperwork and added up TBI to my claim and my scheduled Inpatient for PTSD as well.I saw my Drs office and requested for spinal tap for...
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My Dr(Neurologist) finally ordered & scheduled a Lumbar Puncture(LP) and Lab work - To evaluate for uncommon diagnoses such as multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and...
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I don't envy you jpapa. I've had an accidental puncture during surgery. Woke up to the damndest headache I've ever had. I see where there would be comfort in knowing, but I really hope those...
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Rotor, I'm scheduled on 27Dec for spinal tap(Lumbar Puncture) before I go to PTSD Inpatient Program. Keeping the Faith and hope that everything will be OK>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you...
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How did the 'Tap' go? When will they have results for you?
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It would be a month after 27th Dec when they have the result for my 'spinal tap'...I'll keep you posted. I'm in 3 months PTSD Inpatient program in Palo Alto for now.
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How's it going? I hope the program focuses more on skills, than pills. The only side effect from skills is that you feel better. Remember that we are here if you need us. Have a great day!
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Hey Jpapa sorry for not following brotha, I've been in my own personal hell dealing with the beast. I know about the Migraines that your going through as well, I'm currently taking Sumatriptan for...
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