Expert: Robert A. Arnone, DC - 9/17/2009

Question
I have had chronic daily headaches since April. My physician and neurologist have run an MRI, EEG and lots of blood work with no answers besides pain meds that have not been effective. The only relief I have had has been after my chiropractor uses the Graston technique on my neck and shoulders. The relief usually comes within 24 hours and only last about a day. I have had 5 treatments with no sustained help. Five days ago I began losing strength and falling (light blacking out except I do not lose consciousness). Today I felt so weak and in pain I went to the emergency room where they gave me an IV steroid and told me to follow up with my doctor next week. Tonight I again have a headache and can not stand up without help. Does this sound like anything you have heard before or could treat? Do you accept insurance?
You were recommended to my very highly from a patient of yours. I am hopeful you can help,

Susan

Answer
Susan,
First of all, I want to say that I am glad to hear that a patient of mine has recommended me very highly to you.  Since I do not advertise, this is exactly how people hear about me and the work, strictly by word of mouth.  Now, as far as headaches, dizziness, balance issues, I have seen a lot of that and I have gotten phenomenal results with those such cases, BUT, I don't know what's causing your condition so I would first need to be able to identify that.  If you would simply call the office, we could get you set up with your first appointment to find out if I can identify the cause of your health problems.  (314)995-5719
Next, as far as insurance goes, I say no to HMO and I choose to opt out of all insurance contracts.  Insurance people are money people, I am a Health person.  They do not know what is wrong with you and they certainly do not know how to correct it, so there is no way that I would sign a contract with them to do what they tell me to do which is basically take care of you in the fastest manner, for a reduced fee ( basically a patch you up and send you on your way approach).  I will not do people that way, and I would hope that you would not expect a good doctor to do that to you.  
I have very affordable rates and I will provide you with a superbill which includes all of the information that your insurance company requests from you for reimbursement.  So this way, they send you the checks, because after all, they are contracted with you not me.  It is your health and it is your responsibility to care for it.
If you would like me to identify the cause of your health condition which comes immediately before correcting that cause, then call the office and we'll see if we can help you too.
I will give you 110% just as I do all of my patients, but you would have to make some effort too.
Your first visit will only cost you $75.00 to find out if I can help you, you are certainly worth that aren't you?

Yours in Best Health,
Dr Robert Arnone
St Louis, MO