Forum: iSpine
09-01-2009, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,383
what a dilemma
Steve,
I''m amazed that you stil trust Dr. B. I'd feel the same too. He fixed me and so many others. He's human, don't know whether your problems are because of a mistake he made or just the one...
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2009, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
Facet nerve block injections after cervical ADR
An update since April: The Pain Management doc felt that my muscle pain was secondary to the arthritis in my facets and recommended the facet nerve block.
His explanation made sense. Due to my...
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Forum: iSpine
06-08-2009, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,383
Explanation
Steve,
Just read your entire thread - OMG. I understand your feelings concerning Dr. B, I feel the same. BUT what caused this? Has anyone explained ?
Also want to add to your thread about...
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Forum: iSpine
04-27-2009, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,330
Cathy,
It was not a problem, nothing was...
Cathy,
It was not a problem, nothing was said so believe they are not considered a counted carry on. I know others have taken their own pillows.
Wow, both of you at the same time! How nice....
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Forum: iSpine
04-27-2009, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,432
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Forum: iSpine
04-27-2009, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,330
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Forum: iSpine
04-15-2009, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
Thank You
Terry and Justin,
I know you both are busy and not always feeling well, but your suggestions and concerns mean alot. So a big hug and best wishes and thank you so much.
Sandy
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Forum: iSpine
04-14-2009, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
Read my post at L4-5 Charite ADR Stenum...
Read my post at L4-5 Charite ADR Stenum (http://www.ispine.org/forum/ispine/1395-l4-5-charite-adr-stenum.html) for my bad and funny. We should send excerpts to Reader's Digest. Maybe make some money...
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Forum: iSpine
04-14-2009, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,459
Cindylou,
So, so sorry. Why don't they want...
Cindylou,
So, so sorry. Why don't they want you to have steroid injections after fusion? Will have to look up rhizotomy - so much to learn :confused:.
Does a trip to the ice cream store help!...
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Forum: iSpine
04-14-2009, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,432
Cathy,
If you can put the $'s together to...
Cathy,
If you can put the $'s together to have the surgery, don't wait. IMHO having Dr. B do the surgery is a "no brainer". However, more opinions can't hurt!
After my first MRI in 2004 which...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-14-2009, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,069
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-14-2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 36,495
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-14-2009, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,013
Bob,
I also think you should inform the...
Bob,
I also think you should inform the airlines, I can't imagine they would approve of the treatment you received. Hopefully in the future they will do something about the treatment of surgery...
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Forum: iSpine
04-14-2009, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
First Cervical Nerve Block
Hi all,
Had my first injections last Wednesday. Doctor gave me three, one each at C3, C4, C5. Had very little pain in recovery and the "fellow" told me to enjoy the next few hours. I did! first...
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Forum: iSpine
04-10-2009, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,313
Justin,
Hopefully this break from being a...
Justin,
Hopefully this break from being a student, will give you some precious time to rest. Hope that you will find some pain-free time to enjoy life. I can imagine it's a great disappointment...
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Forum: iSpine
04-10-2009, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 15,675
I believe we must allow people to tell their...
I believe we must allow people to tell their personal stories - good ones and absolutely the bad (If they are not able, the story can be told by someone with first-hand knowledge). I do not think we...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-08-2009, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 36,495
Diane and Justin,
Thanks for letting us...
Diane and Justin,
Thanks for letting us know how Mark is doing. Can stop checking :-). Looking forward to detailed news about the surgery.
God bless Mark and his speedy recovery. Sandy
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-07-2009, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 36,495
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 36,495
Mark,
Just returned a message to Dr. F-M...
Mark,
Just returned a message to Dr. F-M and added: "May God bless the hands and minds of all at Pro-Spine during "Mark" and "Justin" surgeries". I am positive that you are both in great hands...
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2009, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,313
Wow and triple wow
Justin,
Somehow I missed your continuing thread. Am so sorry to hear of the pain and the possible upcoming surgery.
Read all the links supplied in the thread and even though Dr. B's and Dr....
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
May Be Understanding
Terry and Mark,
Thanks for responses. After more googling, maybe I understand this??
I had two choices, since my diagnosis was surgery not elective because of spinal cord impingement. I...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,824
Facet Nerve Block after cervical ADR - questions
Yesterday I had my very first appointment with a PM doc. Am 1 yr. post-op from 4C ADR's.
Have daily pain while taking tramadol/muscle relaxant, can't ride in car for long, can't sit in movie or...
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Forum: iSpine
03-22-2009, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,222
NeNe,
If you are still in severe, constant...
NeNe,
If you are still in severe, constant pain that you cannot handle, I would personally go to the emergency room. They can give you something for the pain or something that will allow you to...
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Forum: iSpine
03-21-2009, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,883
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Forum: iSpine
03-21-2009, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,362
Hello Cathy,
Catching up from several weeks...
Hello Cathy,
Catching up from several weeks of being awol. So sorry to hear you are having records problems. There's some +'s living in a small town, records are easy, doctors a little harder...
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