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Old 03-14-2009, 05:58 PM
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CindyLou,

I am so happy to hear that your surgery went well and that you are home. I am curious where you had pain pre surgery (back of thigh, low back, or just buttocks?). Thanks
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Old 03-14-2009, 06:24 PM
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So glad to hear that you are on the mend. Regarding cold sores....I used to get them quite often, and a homeopathic doctor gave me some drops that take them away in less than a day...it is amazing! If you have access to someone like that, it would really be worth the effort to get this....I don't know the name of the liquid, but any H. doctor should know what it is.

I can do some more investigating for you if you like.

All the best.
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Old 03-14-2009, 06:26 PM
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Cindy Lou,
I am so glad to hear your surgery went well and that you are at home now recovering. That is terriffic news. You have been through so much. It is not time to heal and get back into life once more. Snuggle that baby once for me.
Best wishes,
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Old 03-14-2009, 09:32 PM
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I know the culture in yogurt helps prevent canker sores, a herpes virus, the same virus but on the inside of the mouth. I wonder if it's just as good for cold sores. You also might try sweet acidolphilus milk.

I'm not sure but I think a cold sore is catching, so if you are indeed getting a cold sore, be careful about kissing that new grandbaby. Super bummer
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Old 03-14-2009, 11:42 PM
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Yes, they are contagious so no kissing the baby for me. Katie, I don't know how I could get my hands on what you are talking about since I'm pretty much stuck at home right now. But if you know the name of it, that would at least be a start. Thanks. The kids brought Tully over for about an hour, and then Seth had to go to work. It was just what the doctor ordered, being able to hold her. She is just precious. I feel better already. Can't wait to see her again. Time for more rest.
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Old 03-15-2009, 12:19 AM
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My pain was across low back. Could not stand for more than 1-2 minutes. I pray this is my reliever of pain for good!
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:36 PM
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Hang in there CindyLou. Time is the healer of all.

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Old 03-16-2009, 02:57 AM
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That is great that you are doing so well! That is so sweet to think of me, when you are just days out of surgery. I'm now on the 36 hour countdown, hopefully I will stay busy and not think about it, until it's time. How were the stairs? That is my fear after surgery... I know your surgery was different, so no comparison; but I already hate those da*n stairs as it is. Can't wait to compare post surgery pain, discomfort and recovery stories with you! God Bless, Kathy
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Penciclovir and Acyclovir are prescription meds for this.
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Penciclovir and Acyclovir are prescription meds for this.

OTC I've heard of Lemon Balm and Peppermint Oil being helpful (probably more for symptoms than treatment).
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Old 03-16-2009, 04:06 AM
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Unfortunately my homeopathic doctor is out of the country for a few more weeks, but when she gets back, I'll ask her what it is, and maybe even get some for you for future use. A small bottle is almost a lifetime supply

I have had the Acyclovir and it did work almost as well.

Send me a message to remind me if you don't hear any more from me about it...dang meds sort of mess with my memory!
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Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels
All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc.
In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs.
Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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Old 03-16-2009, 05:40 PM
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My boyfriend gets cold sores, he take L-lysine (available at vitamin stores, Target, Walmart, grocery stores).
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46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.

DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.

2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.

Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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Old 03-16-2009, 05:50 PM
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I have also heard that works. I have some at home as I've had to put it in my cats food for the drainage in their eyes...

My hub uses Acyclovir ~
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