She reported frequent headaches and was diagnosed with migraines in 2010. She also had neck pains and recurrent swelling lymph nodes for few days. Objective findings showed exotropia on the right eye. It was noted that her findings are consistent with diffused fibromyalgia syndrome. MRI of the brain was recommended.…
Marie, had to conduct some additional research. Edwards Richards from the University of Louisiana Law Center, highlights an interesting point: “MCOs are legally considered insurance companies, however, and they have McCarron-Ferguson immunity from federal antitrust laws. [15 U.S.C. § 1011 (1996). ] They cannot be sued for most antitrust activities” (Richards, 2009)…
Since her last visit, she states an increase in pain and inflammation to both her arms. She reports that she has aching pain that radiates up the arms, equal in both sides. Pain is rated as 9/10. She has numbness into the hands extending to her fingers. She reports weakness to both her hands, making it difficult to grab objects.…
Watson opined while these may not be within his specialty, he believes the applicant’s headache complaints may be associated with the applicant’s neck pain. Luckily, Dr. Watson did not make any referrals to a neurologist. Overall, Dr. Watson’s report is very short and not very detailed. Dr. Watson documented the applicant’s present complaints indicate the primary pain in the mid-lower back, with some weakness in the lower extremity as well as some occasional mild neck pain. Dr. Watson’s physical examination of the neck and back reveal generally normal findings.…
7a. What risk factors does M.P. have to develop Reye’s syndrome? (1 pt) M.P. risk factors of developing Reye's syndrome include giving OTC Alka-Seltzer that contains aspirin. In most cases of chicken pox happen in children between the ages of 5 to 9 years of age.…
I am in receipt of an MG-2 form filed by Dr. Czajka on 08/23/17. The doctor is requesting back therapy, two (2) to three (3) times a week for six (6) to eight (8) weeks. The Special Funds approved the MG-2 on 08/24/17. It is my understanding the doctor is going to ask for a years worth of physical therapy as he has done in the past. This MG-2 is good for a eight (8) weeks and he certainly can renew it after you have done the eight (8) weeks of physical therapy.…
The patient complained of an intermittent mild headache (specific points in the head), fatigue, burning and severe pain in the hands, feet, and calves, severe pain in the bones, and a brain frog. The patient also had a purplish discoloration of her toes. She was unable to wear compression stockings ( for her POTs) secondary to the pain in her feet. Her blood pressure was 117/88 mmHg. Her physical examination revealed a ruptured right tonsillar pustule.…
She reported she tried to use ice and Motrin. DIAGNOSIS/DIAGNOSTIC…
Group I, Category 44 Insufficient Medical Documentation to Determine Impairment Severity ISSUE There is insufficient evidence regarding the claimant’s physical condition to complete the Sequential Evaluation of Disability. CASE DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 59- year old claimant is filing a concurrent claim alleging disability due to arthritis in the knees, a herniated disc, scoliosis, and arthritis in the back, tendonitis in left foot, urinary leakage, and high cholesterol.…
When he was admitted in February he had a thoracentesis and during his hospitalization in March he was treated for pneumonia. He complains of neck, back and coccyx pain. He describes the pain as a dull aching pain. The pain does not radiate. It is a 8/10 in severity.…
History of the Presenting Problem: Client stated that current problems have been persistent for every day, multiple times a day for 6 months. She reports noticing symptoms in September of this year, when the…
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Chronic Renal Disease: J.H. and ESRD J. H. is a 55-year-old African American male who presented himself to the Emergency Department with a progressively worsening headache. He had a blood pressure (BP) of 233/134, with complaints of regular abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting and shortness of breath with exertion. Alert and oriented, he stated non-compliance with his BP medications and refusal to do dialysis since his initial diagnosis. Pathophysiology ESRD is the fifth and final stage of CKD according to the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (Abbasi, Chertow, & Hall, 2010).…
Absence of any unusually frequent or severe headaches; any head injury, dizziness (syncope), or…
The burning of magnesium in open air causes a chemical reaction that forms the compound, magnesium oxide. This reaction occurs due to the heat that provides energy to activate the reaction. A blinding white flame will burn as the reaction occurs. In this lab, magnesium is burned in an open crucible over a Bunsen burner several times until the magnesium ceases to burn. This process allows for the magnesium to completely react with the oxygen found in the open air, forming the chemical compound magnesium oxide.…