I need back surgery but.?

Question:

my medical insurance won't cover it, because it's from a pre-existing injury. My doc says I need to figure something out VERY fast, because my condition is worsening rapidly. I have 2 herniations impinging nerve roots and am experienceing EXTREME right leg weakness. It's to the point I can't bear weight on it. I have seen surgeons who agree I need surgery asap, but with no insurance covering it, I am S.O.L. Are there any tricks to having them perform surgery on an "emergency" basis? To me, not being able to walk, is pretty darn urgent, but the one ER I went to didn't see that way. If anyone knows any tricks to get this done, or programs that can step in VERY quickly to help I would love to hear about them! I know about SS and such, but that takes months, which I don't have. My doc also said my right leg had started muscle atrophy (I think that was the word), basically my muscle was deteriorating due to my back. Thanks for any info or tricks!

Answers:
Kevin,
Did You know that "General Hospitals" have a fund for people with life threatening problems such as Yours? I don't know where Your Where is But I'm in Washington State. and we do have special fund for Your plight! are you a veteran? Did you know you can get emergency medical from the vet administration? Good luck! I also have Two crushed/exploded discs in my lower lumbar #3 & #5 I'm covered by insurance, and after 8 epidural injections with no releif over the course of a year I am slated for surgury on the 27th of this month! I can identify with Your chronic pain!

i'm sorry i don't know any tricks to get them to do surgery right away.but it sounds like you should be in surgery yesterday for this problem.. The nerve damage can be permanent..so keep calling until you can find someone that will.. good luck.sorry our medical system sucks.

Kevin, do you have a tv station that will do stories
on people who need help ? Insurance companies do
not like to be put on the spot, when asked why they
will not cover your surgery. Try that, and see if you
can get anywhere. Is it a workmans compensation case
or just a bad back? I know what you are going through,
the pain is just the worst in the world. I hope you have some
pain medications you can take for now. Rest in bed as
much as you can. And the best of luck to you.

I need back surgery but.?

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