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Old 05-19-2009, 01:53 PM
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When I went for my bone density test last week, the tech measured my height at 5' 6". Now, I used to be 5' 7.5". Now it stands to reason that because my discs are failing and compressed, that this is probably why I've lost height. So, for those of you that have had ADR, did you get your height back?
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MRI 4/2008 shows bulging disc with annular tear @ 4/L5 and and complete herniation at L5/S1.

9/11/08 Laminectomy , successful to a point...relieved nerve pain, but after 4 months was still having severe disc pain.

Treatments tried: epidural shots, oral pain killers, NSAID's, TENS massage, chiropractic care, deep tissue massage. Oh, and plenty of our homemade wine!

May 26 2009, 2 level ADR, L4-S1, Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany
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Old 05-19-2009, 02:07 PM
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i can't qoute it, but I've seen where it has said that you do...

I lost 1/2" from my last two discectomies also.
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Herniated L4/L5 May 2004 (Bed ridden)

Discsectemy June L4/L5 2004

Discssectemy L4/L5 January 2007

MRI May 5th - showed "moderate sizd protruding disk in the the left paracentral location at the L4-5 level which appears to a more porminent comparison to the prior examination" and "appears to impinge upon the exiting nerve root"

May 11th Dr Apptment - Told that another Discsectemy could be done.

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Old 05-19-2009, 02:24 PM
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I've lost two inches, and will be thrilled to get it back with five levels getting some major adjustments

And just think about what that means to the height vs weight issue......I should finally be just right for my height One more reason to look forward to all this!
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Old 05-19-2009, 03:23 PM
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Jess,

Got my height back and then some (1/4 of an inch over my regular height!!!). I have probably lost height due to L5/S1 but I will have to see. I think i will get measured two weeks before surgery by one of the docs.

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Old 05-19-2009, 04:30 PM
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Yep, I gained a full inch after my 2 level ADR
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DDD - l4-s1- woke up Feb 2005 and couldn't walk
Tried PT, Injections, Accupuncture, drugs, etc.
2 level Prodisc ADR L4-S1, Feb. 18, 2008 Dr. Bertagnoli - Straubing, Germany - SUCCESS -

Now I struggle with Neck Pain likely c5-7
PT, injections, rhizotomy.......MRI and CT Myleo not consistent with pain symptoms, waiting that out, keeping my passport valid
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Old 05-19-2009, 05:11 PM
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I gained 1 1/2 inches, a little taller than my normal height.
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Old 05-19-2009, 05:28 PM
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Jess, they measured me when I went for my physical, and I was a half inch shorter than I've always maintained is my height (5'3.5", and at this height, that half an inch is important ). It affected me more than I would have imagined. I don't see myself as a 5'3" woman, I am 5'3.5" dang-it. I hope I get that half inch back.
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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 05-19-2009, 05:37 PM
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Hey Cathy,

Just think about how a man would feel with the same complaint.
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Old 05-19-2009, 05:39 PM
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LOL!! Dale, you are so right.
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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 05-20-2009, 04:34 AM
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Cathy,

Think about it this way, you may be 5-4 after your surgery. LOL.
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Old 05-20-2009, 04:40 AM
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I think I'm a little shorter but for sure I''m fatter!!! does this count?
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Dancing accident in 96. tried PT, acupuncture, pilates, pain mgmt. nothing worked. Epidurals, facet blocks, caudal blocks, discogram. Opiates for ten years, oral prednisone, toradol inj. & more.

Two level spinal fusion with BMS, cages, hardware. due to bone density problems from chemotherapy, they had to go in front and back. Surgery Nov. 6, 2010. So far no regrets.
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Old 05-20-2009, 03:06 PM
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Cathy,

Think about it this way, you may be 5-4 after your surgery. LOL.
That would be cool!!
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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 05-20-2009, 04:35 PM
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I think I'm a little shorter but for sure I''m fatter!!! does this count?
Oh...it's all in how you look at it, Dear...take me, for instance...I'm not FAT, but I may be a little FLUFFY!
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36 year old mom of 7 in SC.

MRI 4/2008 shows bulging disc with annular tear @ 4/L5 and and complete herniation at L5/S1.

9/11/08 Laminectomy , successful to a point...relieved nerve pain, but after 4 months was still having severe disc pain.

Treatments tried: epidural shots, oral pain killers, NSAID's, TENS massage, chiropractic care, deep tissue massage. Oh, and plenty of our homemade wine!

May 26 2009, 2 level ADR, L4-S1, Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany
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