Forum: iSpine
12-03-2014, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,656
Have you heard of the butrans patch? I had been...
Have you heard of the butrans patch? I had been using the narcotic pain killers over the past several years and then I tried the butrans patch and it has knocked out 99% of my pain. Butrans works way...
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Forum: iSpine
08-27-2014, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,204
Miracle pain relief drug!
I've been dealing with various levels of pain ever since my 3 level ADR extraction. Some months my pain levels at work by afternoon would reach about a 7 on a scale of 1-10 making hard to concentrate...
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Forum: iSpine
09-25-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,656
Well, starting about 3 weeks ago, my back pain...
Well, starting about 3 weeks ago, my back pain issues came back full force. : (
I was so pain free for so many months that I thought that maybe I was resolved. Not to be. : ( Well, I'll just have to...
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Forum: iSpine
07-22-2013, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,656
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Forum: iSpine
06-21-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,178
ADR seeker, stop sugar coating it. Tell us how...
ADR seeker, stop sugar coating it. Tell us how you REALLY feel. Stop holding back. Well, in all seriousness, sorry to hear your story. Both parents killed by docs. Wow! Never heard such a bad luck...
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Forum: iSpine
05-31-2011, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,016
Well, if it's any comfort to you , I had 3...
Well, if it's any comfort to you , I had 3 prodiscs removed from my neck c4-c7 and had it converted to fusion. I did good for a year , then went downhill in a severe way (I started wondering if I was...
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Forum: iSpine
05-01-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,873
Yes CP, I have. My lumbar is extremely...
Yes CP, I have. My lumbar is extremely healthy.(thank god). The discs are fat and juicy, no thinning or protrusions at all. My doc once said I have a lumbar of a 18 year old.
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Forum: iSpine
05-01-2011, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,873
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Forum: iSpine
03-27-2011, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
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Forum: iSpine
03-25-2011, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,050
At least that is one step closer to proper...
At least that is one step closer to proper diagnosis. I've been doing quite a bit of research on thoracic discography and everything I've read seems to say it's safe and effective as part of the...
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Forum: iSpine
03-23-2011, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,050
Tuesday
Well, Mark, .... it looks like we both had our procedures today. I had facet injections at c4 and t1. It's the first diagnostic step for me that might ultimately lead to a thoracic discography...
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Forum: iSpine
03-18-2011, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
Thanks for the replies everyone. Getting...
Thanks for the replies everyone. Getting everyone's opinions helps me work this thing out. The benefit of reading the replies tells me not to lose hope yet given there are much stronger meds out...
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Forum: iSpine
03-17-2011, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
Update
Well, soon after I praised Lyrica so much, it suddenly stopped working. One thing Ive learned with spine issues is to not get too overconfident for very long. For example, as soon as I emailed Dr B...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-03-2011, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,218
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Forum: iSpine
02-09-2011, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,737
I wonder if I spoke too soon or jinxed...
I wonder if I spoke too soon or jinxed myself,...2 days ago, the old pain has returned with a vengeance. Darn (sigh). Maybe my body is adjusting to well to the lyrica hence dampening it's effects....
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Forum: iSpine
02-09-2011, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 20,010
Discograms
I've noticed that many surgeons don't believe in the validity of discograms. My current neuro ,dr Cattorini here in Dallas, doesn't seem to believe in them. Do discograms really identify the pain...
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Forum: iSpine
01-30-2011, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,737
LYRICA -The miracle drug
Hi all. Mark wanted me to make a seperate post specifically about my amazing experience with Lyrica. This way others can find it more easily.
For the past 3-5 months Ive been having pain, the...
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Forum: iSpine
01-30-2011, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
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Forum: iSpine
01-18-2011, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
Thanks DS . I went to my neuro today. When I...
Thanks DS . I went to my neuro today. When I showed him where it hurts, he said I was pointing to t4!! But it could be referred pain from a disc above. He said if by chance fusion was necessary at...
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Forum: iSpine
01-17-2011, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 20,514
Hi Greg. I only just n ow saw your story. God ...
Hi Greg. I only just n ow saw your story. God bless you man. Your story made me realize how my situation is a cake walk compared to yours. At least you have family to support you and you dont have...
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Forum: iSpine
01-17-2011, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,738
AN update
Hello everyone. Its been a while since Ive updated here. Well, as many of you may recall, 16 months ago , Dr B did a C4-7 ADR removal converted to fusion. Well, over the past 6 months, I have a...
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Forum: iSpine
10-06-2010, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-21-2010, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 17,238
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Forum: iSpine
09-21-2010, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,075
Dr peloza and TBI
I was dr peloza's patient for many years. On the positive side, he is supposedly one of the top spine doctors in the country. On the down side, he doesn't like to talk and communicate much, sometimes...
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Forum: iSpine
08-15-2010, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,450
Wow!
I love your story as far as the pain and neuropathy going away on its own. This offers me and others hope that such things are not always permanent. Interesting about neurontin. We all know its...
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