President of Physician Services,
St Patrick’s hospital
Missoula Montana
Kurt Vandervalk
6245 Mountain Vista
Helena Montana, 59602
February 18, 2009
Mark Wakai
500 West Broadway
Missoula Montana 59802
Dear Sir
This morning I received a phone call from Lou Courts, apologizing for the delay and incomplete medical records that I had subpoenaed on 10-14-08.
While talking with her she suggested that I write you a note and explain my situation, to see if you could help and or shed any light on why I am being refused medical attention, from the Montana cardiologist community.
I am not sure where to start. First I would just like to say, I am not out to point fingers, just would like to have my health back and get the facts straight. On 1-8-04 I was admitted for a bye pass, referred by Dr Hull, of Helena at that time.
For the record, On 1-12-08 I left the hospital after receiving, a drug overdose, induced paranoid state, witch also made me sick to my stomach with dry hevs, that morning. I thought it best for me to get some fresh air at that time.
After seeing Dr. Hull in Helena, I started breaking out with sores on my back and having trouble swallowing. Then I came down with gout. A few more weeks went by and are started feeling very fatigued. He referred me to Dr Mulgrew for previous injuries I had. Dr Mulgrew had placed me on oxy. My last visit with Dr Hull, complaining of all of the above, and extreme fatigue, he stated not to come back until I stopped smoking a pack a day, witch was not true. At this time I was staying with my mother witch was ill. Missed diagnosed, and died of renal cancer, dehydration and starvation. 2-2005, and I started seeing a doctor at the county health clinic. I complained to Dr Mulgrew about the side effects of the oxy, (lack of concentration-fatigue) only to have my prescription increased. I have since quite taking it as of 3-1-08 and still have trouble concentrating, confusion and memory. During 2004 to the present I have had, well I will enclose some of the visits to Doctors and ERs. 6 months ago I woke up with my shoulders and neck sore and numb, and since an incomplete ime with Dr. Schumpert, soreness at the bottom of my rib cage on both sides. And have had abdominal pains and still having trouble swallowing, mostly after waking or resting in the morning.
In 2000 Dr. Todder treated me with vioxx for carpal tunnel. While taking it I had 3 strokes or Mis in 2001, then I brought that to the attention of the Montana state fund in 2005 they closed my claim, denying all medical. At my last mediation with the state fund, they agreed to pay for an IME. But now all cardiologist in the state have refused to see me. I was about to petition the court to send me to salt lake or where ever that will accept me, until speaking with Lou courts.
I also would like to know what make of bipolar ventricular lead wire was used during my by-pass, if you could find out for me that would be great. Notes do not state. When Dr Hull, pulled it out, I looked suspicious to me. No electrode on the end of the coil, and no bare wire. Plus after reviewing several x-rays, I see a small metallic object, (left side) that no one has ever explained. I am just so tired of feeling sick, after feeling so good right after my surgery.
I very much appreciate your time in reading my letter and if you can help me out great. As I said the state has agreed to pay for an IME, But have been refused by the cardiologist in the state, do to Dr Hull or my claim against merck. I hope I will find out what’s going on, no I will. I don’t think I necessarily need to see a cardiologist, just a little contrast and a ct scan of vascular system, mri brain scan, to show any damages from prior strokes. I started this letter a couple months ago. Just got back to it,
Enjoy the great weather headed your way.
Sincerely,
Kurt Van
6245 mountain vista
hel mt 59602
mtcabins@gmail.com
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