I have slipped and fell at a grocery store and have been getting the run around for over 1 1/2 years. I suffer from pain and deep tissue damage and affects my work. I finally got a claim number after over 1 year and began to seek out medical treatment but had to stop becuasue the dr. could not be assured that they would pay the bill. After pulling teeth the claims adjust is going to contact me next week to talk about a settlement. I have over 3k in med. bills, need ongoing treatment, and i am a bit over 3months away from 2years from the date of accident.
Should i hire an attorney or take a settlement. If i take a settlement, what would be reasonable?
Are there specifics i should state when they call me next week?
Should I hire an attorney or try to settle? If settled, how much?
You definitely should hire an attorney ASAP. You should have contacted one as soon as you saw you were getting a run around. It seems that the insurance company has been stringing you along, hoping you would blow the statute of limitations on this. You MUST file a law suit by a certain time after your accident, or you will not be able to at all. The time varies from state to state, but for a P.I. case, it is typically 2 or 3 years. You still have time, but NONE to waste. Ref. damages: it is impossible to say what a reasonable settlement should be without a lot more information. The most important thing is what your doctor estimates your degree of permanency (if any) will be, and how much ongoing treatment you will need. Your attorney will negotiate your settlement after he assembles all the info, and should be willing to take this on a contingency basis since there is no question of liability. Your only immediate expenses will be court and sheriff's fees. Again, get an attorney IMMEDIATELY, because you are running out of time!! If you go beyond the statute of limitations, you won't get squat from the insurance company because they will know you can't sue them! Hope this helps. Good luck!
Reply:Call an attorney immediately as you will be taken to the cleaners otherwise.
Reply:You should contact attorney, because they will get the money from your settlement. But they can file more money and cover all the expenses that they can find. In the end, you should get all your medical bills covered. Ask around for someone who had experience in this type of lawsuit.
Reply:get a lawyer. I hope it's not too late to file a suit.
Reply:Regardless of whether you go to court or you settle GET AN ATTORNEY. As for specifics, take every document pertaining to the accident WITH YOU. Also, write down the things you think the attorney should know about the incident. This way you won't forget anything. As for a reasonable settlement, it really depends and your attorney will tell you. Many states have specific guidelines for both settlements AND claims.
Reply:Depends on how good a negotiator you are. If you think you can handle negotiating the settlement, then, maybe try that. I mean, a lawyer is not always the best way to go. You would have to pay him/her and the results could end up the same as you could have done on your own. My advice, get a lawyer, but make sure he/she knows their stuff, because if they don't, you're the one who's going to have to pay. Good luck!
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How many days before being put under by anaesthetic do I stop taking Nurofen / aspirin for an operation?
I'm having my wisdom teeth taken out, and was told by a friend who had her wisdom teeth taken out that she had to stop taking Nurofen and Aspirin 5 days prior to her operation.
I went to a different Dr and he just said to tell the Anaesthetist of all the medication I was taking just minutes before the operation begins.
I stopped taking Nurofen (is there Aspirin in this? It doesn't say on the box, and I haven't taken actual ASPIRIN labelled medication) on the day I found out, but between then and the operation it's just 3 and a half days... :S and I can't get through to my Dr or Anaesthetist because of their damn receptionists! What do I do...?
How many days before being put under by anaesthetic do I stop taking Nurofen / aspirin for an operation?
I was told for sinus surgery recently to stop taking all aspirin-like drugs, including ibuprofen, for 2 weeks. Since Nurofen contains ibuprofen, I would have had to stop taking that. Both drugs cause increased bleeding.
All you can do is talk to your doctor when you do get through their receptionist - a little assertiveness gets me through the worst of them to a nurse, at least, who is usually helpful. Meanwhile, by stopping the drug, you've done about all you can. I am guessing that the difference between 3.5 and 5 days isn't going to matter, but your doctor will let you know.
Reply:Optimally, aspirin should be discontinued 14 days prior to surgery. Nurofen (Ibuprofen) should be discontinued 48-72 hours before surgery.
Ibuprofen is much less likely than aspirin to cause any bleeding problem. Just stay off it till your surgery, you will be fine. Get a recommendation from your doctor about how long you should stay off after your procedure.
Reply:I was told to stop taking aspirin %26amp; ibuprofen a week prior to a surgical procedure..
Reply:Nurofen contains ibuprofen which is a blood thinning agent -- just like asprin. All blood thinning agents should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery -- but since you are just having oral surgery then its really up to the Dr's disgression. I dont think that you'll have an anesthesiologist because oral surgeons can administer their own anethesia. If your oral surgeon told you 5 days -- then I would listen to him/her.
Hope that helps.
Reply:Nurofen (Ibuprofen) is not aspirin but non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; NSAID (analgesic and anti-inflammatory). First, why you are taking it? I think it is mostly chronic arthritis or back pain. How long have you been taking it? and are you taking it regularly? Regular intake of NSAIDs for more than 3 months is not adviced for stomach and kidney toxicity as well as effect on blood coagulation. Newer forms (as Mobic) are less harmful to kidney and stomach but there are doubts concerning their long-term use. What is the dose you are taking?
Anyway, I understood you are taking only Nurofen on regular basis. In such case 3 - 5 days are usually enough. For aspirin, you should stop at least 5 days before surgery. A simple solution is to do what is called "platelet function test", which is a blood test, the night of surgery in any nearby laboratory (but it is not available in every lab and I am not sure about the cost).
Another important concern, if you are taking aspirin, what is the indication? Sometimes, stopping aspirin is more dangerous than the risk of bleeding if you are taking it to prevent heart attacks or cerebral strokes if you are at high-risk for such conditions.
Of course, don't forget to tell your anesthetist and dentist about all your drug history.
Reply:That has nothing to do with the anesthesia - it's strictly for concerns about bleeding.
Aspirin irreversibly inhibits platelet function. Platelets are replaced after 7 days, so a week off aspirin is recommended. We usually also say a week off of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), although a few days is probably enough there.
If you stop the Nurofen (ibuprofen) now, you should be OK. Your oral surgeon should have given you instructions about what to take and what not to take before surgery.
There is no aspirin in Nurofen.
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I went to a different Dr and he just said to tell the Anaesthetist of all the medication I was taking just minutes before the operation begins.
I stopped taking Nurofen (is there Aspirin in this? It doesn't say on the box, and I haven't taken actual ASPIRIN labelled medication) on the day I found out, but between then and the operation it's just 3 and a half days... :S and I can't get through to my Dr or Anaesthetist because of their damn receptionists! What do I do...?
How many days before being put under by anaesthetic do I stop taking Nurofen / aspirin for an operation?
I was told for sinus surgery recently to stop taking all aspirin-like drugs, including ibuprofen, for 2 weeks. Since Nurofen contains ibuprofen, I would have had to stop taking that. Both drugs cause increased bleeding.
All you can do is talk to your doctor when you do get through their receptionist - a little assertiveness gets me through the worst of them to a nurse, at least, who is usually helpful. Meanwhile, by stopping the drug, you've done about all you can. I am guessing that the difference between 3.5 and 5 days isn't going to matter, but your doctor will let you know.
Reply:Optimally, aspirin should be discontinued 14 days prior to surgery. Nurofen (Ibuprofen) should be discontinued 48-72 hours before surgery.
Ibuprofen is much less likely than aspirin to cause any bleeding problem. Just stay off it till your surgery, you will be fine. Get a recommendation from your doctor about how long you should stay off after your procedure.
Reply:I was told to stop taking aspirin %26amp; ibuprofen a week prior to a surgical procedure..
Reply:Nurofen contains ibuprofen which is a blood thinning agent -- just like asprin. All blood thinning agents should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery -- but since you are just having oral surgery then its really up to the Dr's disgression. I dont think that you'll have an anesthesiologist because oral surgeons can administer their own anethesia. If your oral surgeon told you 5 days -- then I would listen to him/her.
Hope that helps.
Reply:Nurofen (Ibuprofen) is not aspirin but non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; NSAID (analgesic and anti-inflammatory). First, why you are taking it? I think it is mostly chronic arthritis or back pain. How long have you been taking it? and are you taking it regularly? Regular intake of NSAIDs for more than 3 months is not adviced for stomach and kidney toxicity as well as effect on blood coagulation. Newer forms (as Mobic) are less harmful to kidney and stomach but there are doubts concerning their long-term use. What is the dose you are taking?
Anyway, I understood you are taking only Nurofen on regular basis. In such case 3 - 5 days are usually enough. For aspirin, you should stop at least 5 days before surgery. A simple solution is to do what is called "platelet function test", which is a blood test, the night of surgery in any nearby laboratory (but it is not available in every lab and I am not sure about the cost).
Another important concern, if you are taking aspirin, what is the indication? Sometimes, stopping aspirin is more dangerous than the risk of bleeding if you are taking it to prevent heart attacks or cerebral strokes if you are at high-risk for such conditions.
Of course, don't forget to tell your anesthetist and dentist about all your drug history.
Reply:That has nothing to do with the anesthesia - it's strictly for concerns about bleeding.
Aspirin irreversibly inhibits platelet function. Platelets are replaced after 7 days, so a week off aspirin is recommended. We usually also say a week off of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), although a few days is probably enough there.
If you stop the Nurofen (ibuprofen) now, you should be OK. Your oral surgeon should have given you instructions about what to take and what not to take before surgery.
There is no aspirin in Nurofen.
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Right ear pain?
on and off for a little over a month. i went 2 the dr and he said he didnt see anything and sent me 2 th dentist. the dentist said i may need wisdom teeth out and that can be why its hurting my right ear.... so i got my wisdom teeth out. now my right ear has started 2 kill again and i dont know what 2 do.. any ideas? i dont want to go to the dr again bc i bet hell say its not an ear infection. but the pain is horrible and i just want it gone!!!
Right ear pain?
Go see a Ear Nose and Throat doctor. They specialize in this area and can help you better then a GP. I had doctor tell me she did not see anything and went to an ENT and turned out I had an infection.
Reply:Try another doctor, its always best to get a second opinion, it could be that you have a issue with your right ear, get a second opinion.
Good Luck!
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Right ear pain?
Go see a Ear Nose and Throat doctor. They specialize in this area and can help you better then a GP. I had doctor tell me she did not see anything and went to an ENT and turned out I had an infection.
Reply:Try another doctor, its always best to get a second opinion, it could be that you have a issue with your right ear, get a second opinion.
Good Luck!
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On my last trip to dentist he cracked a filling.Is the taste in my mouth mercury? It's making my tongue numb.
The dentist even laughed when he did it.Oh, he said .It looks like you"ll be making an appmt. I'm ready to have all (3 or 4) so called silver fillngs removed but fear the pain,extra loss of my real teeth, and post discomfort. I have plans to travel to another counry to visit a friend in 4 weeks and want to have the work done in the UK. The cost is afordable. What Questions should I ask the DR.? My friend has used this dentist . I feel that the Dr. that crack my filling should fix it.My ?? is ,did he just find something that was going to happen soon? Or would my tooth lasted another yr. or 2. Can anyone help with questions and frustations? I don't want to bore anyone with a long story.
On my last trip to dentist he cracked a filling.Is the taste in my mouth mercury? It's making my tongue numb.
If the filling cracked it was probably weak already.
Reply:Why are you having those fillings removed? There is nothing wrong with silver fillings. Some dentists will tell you they are bad just to get more money out of you. Change dentists.
Reply:Go back to your original dentist. You should have at least that cracked filling replaced before your trip.. The crack my extend into the tooth and can be big problems for you if you don't catch it quick...He may do it for nothing if you insist but if your fillings were old, 5 years or more, I doubt it... Save your teeth at all cost!... The taste is probably a bit of decay that was under that old cracked filling... Not sure about the numbness, I think your tongue is naturally going to the area where the tooth is crack and has just become irritated. Mercury in filling is very minuet. It's an amalgam of different metals... Just go get it fixed and enjoy your trip. Nothing is a good as what God gave you, so fix'em so you don't lose'em
Reply:Its good to ask a real pro for advice but from what I have heard silver fillings do contain mercury which is toxic, how much of it is in there though I don't know.
My dentist usually gives my fillings a tug to make sure they aren't loose. The way I see it I have porcelain fillings and they have been in there for years so I would expect them to fail at some point unless I got lucky but then again I don't know what the expected lifetime is on a filling? I know you feel frustrated but as a professional dentist you would guess that he wouldn
t have done something bad on purpose.
The question is kind of complex, did he install the filling, how old is it? The failure of the filling may also have something to do with the way it was put in if its wasn't done properly then that could be part of the reason it failed so its hard to put all of the blame on him, how would you prove that it was put in properly?
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On my last trip to dentist he cracked a filling.Is the taste in my mouth mercury? It's making my tongue numb.
If the filling cracked it was probably weak already.
Reply:Why are you having those fillings removed? There is nothing wrong with silver fillings. Some dentists will tell you they are bad just to get more money out of you. Change dentists.
Reply:Go back to your original dentist. You should have at least that cracked filling replaced before your trip.. The crack my extend into the tooth and can be big problems for you if you don't catch it quick...He may do it for nothing if you insist but if your fillings were old, 5 years or more, I doubt it... Save your teeth at all cost!... The taste is probably a bit of decay that was under that old cracked filling... Not sure about the numbness, I think your tongue is naturally going to the area where the tooth is crack and has just become irritated. Mercury in filling is very minuet. It's an amalgam of different metals... Just go get it fixed and enjoy your trip. Nothing is a good as what God gave you, so fix'em so you don't lose'em
Reply:Its good to ask a real pro for advice but from what I have heard silver fillings do contain mercury which is toxic, how much of it is in there though I don't know.
My dentist usually gives my fillings a tug to make sure they aren't loose. The way I see it I have porcelain fillings and they have been in there for years so I would expect them to fail at some point unless I got lucky but then again I don't know what the expected lifetime is on a filling? I know you feel frustrated but as a professional dentist you would guess that he wouldn
t have done something bad on purpose.
The question is kind of complex, did he install the filling, how old is it? The failure of the filling may also have something to do with the way it was put in if its wasn't done properly then that could be part of the reason it failed so its hard to put all of the blame on him, how would you prove that it was put in properly?
Reply:You may wish to read a good article called "Fillings Get Smaller…and Smaller" you can find it at:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
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Should I also see a doctor?
I went to a dentist I saw on t.v. I had 1/2 my front teeth done by one dentist. Then I was given to another who did the other upper side. Now I have had the front one chip 4 times and I was in a lot of pain on the left side of my face now I also have a gumboil (hurts really bad) . When I touch the left side of my face (near my nose) I can feel the tooth where it was (capped?) move. When he so called fixed it I know he had to drill untill the tooth was almost gone then made a fake one but I don't think it fused together and I can feel it move and its very unpleasant. I also was told by another dentist I think this was the 3rd time they fixed my chip, that they should have used a sandblaster, yes a sandblaster to make the (bondo) stuff stick.But that office didn't have one. He also told me they run for about $2,000.00. Why he said that ???? Now Ive had 6 teeth done already and Ive probably given them that much. Should I go somewhere else? Should I also see a Dr.?
Should I also see a doctor?
By gumboil I assume that you mean abscess as I have never heard of that term. If you're worried about the care that you're receiving you could always go get a second opinion. Technically you should have gone to see an oral surgeon instead of a normal dentist. Your dentist may be able to treat your problem, but oral surgeons do that all day long, unlike your dentist. Plus oral surgeons are trained as dentists too. No you don't have to see a doctor, dentists and oral surgeons are the experts of the mouth.
I hope this helps
Reply:You have an abscess tooth and that is why you have a "gumboil". This is a way for the infection to drain and that is probably why you are not in major pain because the infection is not building up pressure. I would go see another dentist to have anymore work done. You will need to do it soon though. You really need to be put on antibiotics to clear up the infection so you can have a root canal done to keep the tooth. If you don't want to have the root canal done then your only other option would be to have the tooth taken out. Good Luck and I hope that you feel better soon.
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Should I also see a doctor?
By gumboil I assume that you mean abscess as I have never heard of that term. If you're worried about the care that you're receiving you could always go get a second opinion. Technically you should have gone to see an oral surgeon instead of a normal dentist. Your dentist may be able to treat your problem, but oral surgeons do that all day long, unlike your dentist. Plus oral surgeons are trained as dentists too. No you don't have to see a doctor, dentists and oral surgeons are the experts of the mouth.
I hope this helps
Reply:You have an abscess tooth and that is why you have a "gumboil". This is a way for the infection to drain and that is probably why you are not in major pain because the infection is not building up pressure. I would go see another dentist to have anymore work done. You will need to do it soon though. You really need to be put on antibiotics to clear up the infection so you can have a root canal done to keep the tooth. If you don't want to have the root canal done then your only other option would be to have the tooth taken out. Good Luck and I hope that you feel better soon.
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Right ear pain?
on and off for a little over a month. i went 2 the dr and he said he didnt see anything and sent me 2 th dentist. the dentist said i may need wisdom teeth out and that can be why its hurting my right ear.... so i got my wisdom teeth out. now my right ear has started 2 kill again and i dont know what 2 do.. any ideas? i dont want to go to the dr again bc i bet hell say its not an ear infection. but the pain is horrible and i just want it gone!!!
Right ear pain?
doctors are there for a reason, if he didn't want people asking him questions, he shouldn't even be practicing. Speak to a EENT (ear doctor). if you've been swimming, could be swimmers ear. doesn't have to be a ear infection to hurt, it could be as simple a piece of "gunk" (wax) that's harden and jabbing you in the skin. basically, speak to a ear doctor and get a 2nd opinion. for now, take tylenol, heating pad/warm wash cloth and put it under your ear. or try this.
Ear pain can occur due to allergy, filling of wax in the ear, chillness, entry of any foreign body in the ear or infection in the Eustachian tube which connects ear, nose and throat.
Before you reach the hospital
If you have pain while you are lying down, sit down with head held up straight.
Chewing some thing like Chewing gum, will help to open up the clogged Eustachian tube and thus reduce the pain
Avoid cold food and water
Take care to avoid wetting the ear. Close the ears with cotton swabs, while bathing.
Pouring Ayurvedic medicine, 'Balathailam' , will reduce the pain.
Apply warm nutmeg oil in the area surrounding the ear.
hope this helps! get better soon!
Reply:I just answered one just like this so here goes again
I know this works because I had the same thing going on.
drink only warm or hot fluids
stay away from ice cream and cold foods.
if you drink warm fluids it will help open up the eustacean tubes and reduce the pressure that builds up in the inner ear.
so drink warm or hot water consistently
when you have ear pain
if you do have an ear infection you should get it checked out by a dr. but chances are the warm water will do the trick in a day or two.
Reply:go to the doctor
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Right ear pain?
doctors are there for a reason, if he didn't want people asking him questions, he shouldn't even be practicing. Speak to a EENT (ear doctor). if you've been swimming, could be swimmers ear. doesn't have to be a ear infection to hurt, it could be as simple a piece of "gunk" (wax) that's harden and jabbing you in the skin. basically, speak to a ear doctor and get a 2nd opinion. for now, take tylenol, heating pad/warm wash cloth and put it under your ear. or try this.
Ear pain can occur due to allergy, filling of wax in the ear, chillness, entry of any foreign body in the ear or infection in the Eustachian tube which connects ear, nose and throat.
Before you reach the hospital
If you have pain while you are lying down, sit down with head held up straight.
Chewing some thing like Chewing gum, will help to open up the clogged Eustachian tube and thus reduce the pain
Avoid cold food and water
Take care to avoid wetting the ear. Close the ears with cotton swabs, while bathing.
Pouring Ayurvedic medicine, 'Balathailam' , will reduce the pain.
Apply warm nutmeg oil in the area surrounding the ear.
hope this helps! get better soon!
Reply:I just answered one just like this so here goes again
I know this works because I had the same thing going on.
drink only warm or hot fluids
stay away from ice cream and cold foods.
if you drink warm fluids it will help open up the eustacean tubes and reduce the pressure that builds up in the inner ear.
so drink warm or hot water consistently
when you have ear pain
if you do have an ear infection you should get it checked out by a dr. but chances are the warm water will do the trick in a day or two.
Reply:go to the doctor
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Been 2 weeks since tooth filling...still sensitive?
i had a tooth filled about 2 weeks ago. The decay was really deep and was close to the nerve but not quite there so the dr. had to put an indirect pulp cap on it. Is it normal for my tooth to still be sensitive? Its stil pretty sensitive to ice water and teh sensitivity stays there for a few seconds. Is this something i should i worry about? I dont wanna go back there unless i really need to cause i dont have insurance and i dont wanna pay money for a visit that wasnt necessary.
Been 2 weeks since tooth filling...still sensitive?
well it coz ur teeth r sensitive... u wud hv experienced da same wen u hv too hot or too cold stuffs.. da latter being the worst case...
The nerve in da tooth usually passes da sensation to da brain.. that is y in root canal, the nerve is taken off so do not feel the pain later on.. try using soft bristles toothbrush an propoer toothpaste.. if u feel the pain even wen u hv normal temperature meals den kindly consult da doc.. he mite giv u a pain killer
Reply:im in the same boat as you. its been a month and i still cant chew anything on it .think i might try another dentist.good luck
Reply:You will probably need to go back and have the root canal done to remove the nerve. Since the decay was really deep the filling is pressing on the nerve which is causing you to be sensitive. Since you don't have any insurance you can wait it out until it gets worse but I would go ahead and have it done now. It is going to get to the point where it will hurt all the time. It will start to become sensitive to hot, pressure, keeping you awake at night or waking you up. It can also cause swelling if it gets bad enough. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon.
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Been 2 weeks since tooth filling...still sensitive?
well it coz ur teeth r sensitive... u wud hv experienced da same wen u hv too hot or too cold stuffs.. da latter being the worst case...
The nerve in da tooth usually passes da sensation to da brain.. that is y in root canal, the nerve is taken off so do not feel the pain later on.. try using soft bristles toothbrush an propoer toothpaste.. if u feel the pain even wen u hv normal temperature meals den kindly consult da doc.. he mite giv u a pain killer
Reply:im in the same boat as you. its been a month and i still cant chew anything on it .think i might try another dentist.good luck
Reply:You will probably need to go back and have the root canal done to remove the nerve. Since the decay was really deep the filling is pressing on the nerve which is causing you to be sensitive. Since you don't have any insurance you can wait it out until it gets worse but I would go ahead and have it done now. It is going to get to the point where it will hurt all the time. It will start to become sensitive to hot, pressure, keeping you awake at night or waking you up. It can also cause swelling if it gets bad enough. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon.
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