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04-22-2009, 03:03 PM
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Ali,
I ditto what Karin expressed. I think alot of us tend to withdraw when things are not going great. And that's probably the one time we really do need others. Are you making any progress at all to get your records in front of Dr. B? Or TBI, like you mentioned? I found rounding up all the records to be one of the more challenging tasks, especially when you're in so much pain, and likely trying to cope with depression as well. But I encourage you to persevere, because once they receive your records, the pace should pick up. And please remember, we are here for you. We get what you're going through. Like nobody else. Hang in there, Cindylou
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bicycle accident 6/01: 2 compression fractures @ T12-L1; vertibroplasty; 4/06: right hip labral tear & arthroscopic repair; 4/07: lumbar prodiscs @ 3 levels, L3-6 by Dr. Bertagnoli; 7/02/08: ALIF L6-S1; 7/30/08: reopened to remove bone cement, leaked onto S1 nerve root; 8/08: pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion; ALIF fusion complete; 3/10/09: SI Joint Fusion by Dr. Stark; Jury still out. 
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04-22-2009, 03:51 PM
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Ali, I am sorry that you are having to deal with all this stuff, on top of dealing with your pain. I can't imagine not having someone at home to talk to, or do little things for me (not that he is there all the time). I'm sorry you are having to do all this on your own.
And like Cindylou, getting all my medical records was a frustrating experience. But, persevere, it is worth it. I hope you can make some progress really soon. We are here for you, and understand a lot of what you are going through.
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Cathy 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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04-22-2009, 05:09 PM
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Ali,
Reading your post was painful because of the memories it brought up. Please take comfort in knowing that it won't always be filled with so much pain. Your husband is away, some idiot complained because you told the truth and you hurt, all the time. Everyone on this forum has the same complaint, different circumstances and we all empathize, whether still knee deep or on the other side. Your depression can be as debilitating as your pain. Interesting how we all will take heavy duty meds for the pain but apply the brakes where anti-depressants are concerned, yet they can make a huge difference. There's no harm in trying them for a week or two and then make up your mind whether you find them beneficial. Can't hurt. Hopefully, you'll get your records together and get the ball rolling very soon. Know that we're all with you. Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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