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Forum: iSpine 09-17-2021, 01:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,346
Posted By Jim M2
Is Anybody Home? It looks pretty dead here

I'm very sad to see the forum is not active. I am doing okay spine-wise but I know a young lady who needs help. I am going to send here here to do some reading.
Forum: iSpine 12-20-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,970
Posted By Jim M2
Converted ADR to fusion successful - now a new rupture?

I apologize for being gone so long and not giving status. I had a L5-S1 Charite converted to a fusion in January 2015. It was an anterior replacement of the Charite with a fusion cage. It took a...
Forum: iSpine 12-19-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,919
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, Sorry to hear about your T-spine. I'm...

Mark, Sorry to hear about your T-spine. I'm happy to hear the family is doing so well. Congrats on the grandchildren!
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2016, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,431
Posted By Jim M2
Hi scabral, I had Dr. Zeegers implant an...

Hi scabral,

I had Dr. Zeegers implant an L5S1 Charite in 2003. A year ago I had it extracted and converted to a fusion. Dr. Zeegers is one of the top surgeons for sure but in my situation it...
Forum: iSpine 10-09-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,958
Posted By Jim M2
Now that you're past the spasms...

Re: "ala Dr. Strangelove." Haaa, that's a scream!
Forum: iSpine 06-22-2015, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,662
Posted By Jim M2
Judy, Your DrPerri is doing a decent job of...

Judy,

Your DrPerri is doing a decent job of coordinating the other doctors and services. The surgeries so far seem to be successful. I'm really hoping you get good pain reduction although it may...
Forum: iSpine 06-13-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,559
Posted By Jim M2
If I was in your shoes

dzydvl,

After some more thought I would thoroughly investigate the situation. What I mean is that I would get as much imaging as possible. I would try a number of interventional pain management...
Forum: iSpine 06-11-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,559
Posted By Jim M2
Hi dzydvl, Sorry to hear you are having so...

Hi dzydvl,

Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. There are some similarities in our situations.

I had a Charite disc implanted in 2003. The evening of the surgery the facets were...
Forum: iSpine 05-25-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jim M2
Maria, Sorry, I can't help. I don't know...

Maria,
Sorry, I can't help. I don't know enough about medications. I am curious. After you step down your dose how long does it take you to adjust to the lower dose, about a week? Thanks.
Forum: iSpine 05-12-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,921
Posted By Jim M2
I think there is a number of avenues to explore. ...

I think there is a number of avenues to explore. A spinal cord stimulator or pain pump might mitigate the leg pain. I have a friend who likes his stimulator. Some patients in this forum have had...
Forum: iSpine 04-22-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,887
Posted By Jim M2
My leg symptoms are becoming slightly more...

My leg symptoms are becoming slightly more pronounced since surgery on 1/23/15. I have a little bit better tolerance for sitting. So far I'm pretty disappointed. The surgeon sent a not to my...
Forum: iSpine 04-21-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,887
Posted By Jim M2
Help me find a PM in San Diego

I've been researching PMs in San Diego. Please let me know your recommendations. I found a doctor online (Dr. Tobias Moeller-Bertram) that looks good but he's now in Palm Springs which is more than...
Forum: iSpine 04-18-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,973
Posted By Jim M2
Here's some thoughts

Your dad may have some depression. I think it comes from loss of hope that things will get better. I think your Dad has made excellent progress. I hope he feels better soon.
Forum: iSpine 04-16-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,465
Posted By Jim M2
I'm really glad you're feeling better.

I'm really glad you're feeling better.
Forum: iSpine 04-07-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,465
Posted By Jim M2
Wow! That's quite a reduction to take on...

Wow! That's quite a reduction to take on suddenly. I can't imagine. I'm tapering down on tramadol and it's not fun. It's a medication that's marginally effective but if after years of high dosage...
Forum: iSpine 04-04-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,465
Posted By Jim M2
Maria, Sorry to hear about your discomfort. ...

Maria,

Sorry to hear about your discomfort. I don't really know enough to help you.

Maybe you could get insurance to pay for a doctor visit because you feel bad, which obviously you do. Then...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,683
Posted By Jim M2
Problem facets used to be a contraindication for...

Problem facets used to be a contraindication for ADR.
Forum: iSpine 02-15-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,770
Posted By Jim M2
Yes, you should be able to see L4-5. I have a...

Yes, you should be able to see L4-5. I have a L5-S1 and I can see L4-5 in my MRI.
Forum: iSpine 02-14-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Maria, Dr. Alleyne said exactly what I...

Hi Maria,

Dr. Alleyne said exactly what I thought he would say, "after L5 fuses with S1 the pain will subside." I don't doubt it. I was in the bad configuration for over 11 years and it will...
Forum: iSpine 02-11-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
Rant

Here's what happened. They took out the Charite. They did nothing from the backside. I was released from the hospital the day after the surgery. I don't know what to think. I would like to be...
Forum: iSpine 01-31-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Maria, Thank you so much for the nice...

Hi Maria,

Thank you so much for the nice words. I will write more later.

Jim
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
The holiday Goa website doesn't work. Good...

The holiday Goa website doesn't work. Good thing. In Goa the beggars will chase you. I've been there.

I am 6 days out and doing okay.
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2015, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
OMG, where's my head (for not giving the date...

OMG, where's my head (for not giving the date earlier)? It's tomorrow morning Friday 1/23. I check in at 9:45a. Surgery starts at 11:15a. They are estimating 3.5 hours in surgery and 2 hours in...
Forum: iSpine 01-19-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,358
Posted By Jim M2
Dr. Neville Alleyne at Tri-City Medical Center in...

Dr. Neville Alleyne at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside. He is going to remove the ADR and fuse the level.
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,047
Posted By Jim M2
Yes, it is a traction device made from straps I...

Yes, it is a traction device made from straps I bought at Home Depot and a black weight lifter's belt. It worked very well. I did not use it after ADR.

That picture was taken in Kentucky. There...
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