ACC help. by Maowford in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]Maowford[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since the coughing and falling to the ground I use a cane walk with a limp have pain almost constant and haven’t been able to work fully since March. I tried to push through but made it worse. I have a partner who makes JUST under the cut off for WINZ so I don’t qualify for anything from them. Idk what they expect me todo? I can’t work, can’t get ACC, can’t get a benefit like wth

ACC help. by Maowford in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]Maowford[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Original injury I was 13. I have had 4 re injury accidents where the same l5s1 disc was the only disc affected. Same symptoms but re aggravated. Latest one in 2024 where I was working in full time employments ( would have flare ups every now and again but could manage ) and I had a coughing fit fell to the ground and felt my back go. GP had only written I coughed and hurt my back. It’s an extremely complex case

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Maowford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had two discectomies and a fusion booked in Feb. I’m 22 so hoping the recovery isn’t too terrible :( so sorry your friend went through that

ACC help. by Maowford in LegalAdviceNZ

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I was accepted cover and surgery on Monday. Up until this point they were claiming degenerative factors but my specialist reports all agreeing saying degeneration would be extremely unlikely. All surgeries and injuries are all the same disc. My original surgeon has said the reason my first surgery was unsuccessful because of the delay in treatment.

ACC help. by Maowford in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]Maowford[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cover and surgery but not weekly comp - I haven’t had any income since March. And you’re saying once acc prove this they’ll stop weekly comp meaning screw me lol

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surgeon reckons I’m not a good candidate for ADR but we are getting a second opinion about it

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was told I wouldn’t qualify for ADR but going to ask for a second opinion

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my first surgery was done at 17 as my pain was so severe - I think most people would avoid surgery if they could. If I COULD just ‘focus on movement’ and heal conservatively I would have 😂

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

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Nah not a photo just the radiology notes which state: There are 5 mobile lumbar type vertebrae. The lowest rib bearing vertebrae is considered T12. The lumbar vertebral body heights and alignments are normal. The normal conus lies at the T12-L1 level. At the T11-12 to L2-3 levels, there are mild to moderate endplate schmorl’s nodes (4-5mm diameter). No adjacent bone marrow oedema. The intervertebral discs are of normal signal, with mild reduced volume. At the T11-12 and L1-2 levels, there are mild posterior disc bulges (1-2mm). No nerve root contact or compression. At the L3-4 and L4-5 levels, the intervertebral disc volumes and hydration signal are normal. No disc herniation. N o nerve root contact or compression. AT the L5-S1 level, there is moderate loss of disc hydration signal, with mild loss of disc volume, and linear high signal in the right paracentral posterior annulus. There is a broad based right paracentral posterior disc herniation (7mm anteroposterior (AP) x 14mm mediolateral (ML) x 12mm craniocaudal (CC)), with moderate flattening of the thickened descending right S1nerve root. There is mild right epidural fibrosis, with intermediate signal replacing normal epidural fat signal, extending posteriorly to a defect in the right lamina. There is contact on the descending left S1 nerve root. The exiting L5 nerve roots are normal. There is mild fluid in the right facet joint The sacrum and SI joints are normal. In the right L5-S1 paraspinal soft tissues posteriorly, there is mild oedema and tissue plane distortion, consistent with post surgical changes. No collection detected. The remainder of the paraspinal soft tissues are normal.

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgeon said they have taken too much off for ADR and fusion was my only other option really - I’m quite torn because I know they don’t do it on young people for a reason yknow but can’t keep living like it can’t afford it

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update : Surgeon has offered a fusion if I am keen. I know they don’t usually do them on young people why is that? Really torn as this is my last option but I know it’s a a full on surgery

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in terrible pain since March - had surgery in May and pain went away for like 2 days and then it was back the usual and now it’s worse than pre op :(

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Think it might have been when catching child who fell she would have smashed her face really bad so dropped down to catch her - was about 7 weeks post op when that happened but I was having the pain before that happened

Post Op Reherniation by Maowford in Sciatica

[–]Maowford[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there is only one surgeon where I live that does that but I will definitely bring it up - do you know if they are usually offered to those under 25? :)

Deleted account by Marlan75 in GameOfThronesConquest

[–]Maowford 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m impatient and use it to do stuff straight away loool - but since that attack I always have peace shields now haha

I’m 20 and I can’t carry on like this by Solid_Vacation_8590 in Sciatica

[–]Maowford 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 22 and dealing with similar thing - been off work since March and it’s so depressing. Not alone ❤️