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Forum: iSpine 02-20-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,132
Posted By tisury
Expanded Fentanyl Patch Recall

Ok, what the heck is going on here? More recalls.


Expanded Fentanyl Patch Recall
Actavis Inc., the United States manufacturing and marketing division of the international generic...
Forum: iSpine 02-19-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,274
Posted By tisury
I went down to 50 mcg from 100 mcg after my last...

I went down to 50 mcg from 100 mcg after my last surgery, but have been unable to go any lower. Still having a real rough time with the sciatic pain and pain in my hips. I will try to post more...
Forum: iSpine 02-16-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,274
Posted By tisury
Duragesic and Sandoz 25mcg patch recall

Received in an email from the American Pain Foundation

Duragesic Patch Recall
On Tuesday, February 12, 2008, patches containing the prescription pain medication fentanyl were voluntarily recalled...
Forum: iSpine 07-05-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Posted By tisury
Post op MRI

Trying to attach the post op xray...........lets see if this works.
Forum: iSpine 07-04-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Posted By tisury
6 week post op update

Time for an update. Not much to report. I know it is still very early, but this is definitely a roller coaster ride. I have days that I feel great and other days (especially rainy days) that I hurt...
Forum: iSpine 06-11-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,810
Posted By tisury
Mark, So sorry to hear about your wife's spine...

Mark,
So sorry to hear about your wife's spine issues. Hopefully, it does heal on it's own and doesn't require surgery. Thankfully, she has the benefit of your contacts. It does sound serious. Myabe...
Forum: iSpine 06-03-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Posted By tisury
Hello Maria, and thanks for asking. Yes, we are...

Hello Maria, and thanks for asking. Yes, we are home. We were supposed to fly out of Munich at 12:30pm Friday afternoon (Germany time) and arrive in Philly at 4:30pm our time. Well, they loaded us on...
Forum: iSpine 05-30-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Posted By tisury
Well had my final check up with Dr. Fenk-Mayer...

Well had my final check up with Dr. Fenk-Mayer and am cleared to go. Pain has been more severe the last few days.........possibly cause it got so cold and damp over here. Don't know. Just have to...
Forum: iSpine 05-28-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,336
Posted By tisury
L3-4 & L4-5 Prodisc above existing L5-S1 ADR- Tisury

Hello to everyone. Well, I think I am finally on the road to recovery now. Dr. Bertagnoli did a 2 level Prodisc surgery above my existing one level that was done here in the US in Feb 2004. My...
Forum: iSpine 03-23-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,576
Posted By tisury
Mark, yes, it is so hard to figure out what is...

Mark, yes, it is so hard to figure out what is reliable and what is not reliable info. It's hard for you, even now with all your contacts. You know how hard it is for the patient, I'm sure, that's...
Forum: iSpine 03-23-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,576
Posted By tisury
Ok, I have edited some of my post. Don't know how...

Ok, I have edited some of my post. Don't know how to explain the reason, except to say that I learned today the info did NOT come directly from the doctor, but from people associated with the doc....
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,576
Posted By tisury
Thanks Dale. While being completely normal...

Thanks Dale. While being completely normal (although I have been told that's impossible cause I never was totally normal -lol) and totally pain free after surgery would be a most welcome miracle, I...
Forum: iSpine 03-12-2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,114
Posted By tisury
This is an amendment to my previous post so that...

This is an amendment to my previous post so that you didn't miss it. Apparently my brain was too tired to think straight and my spine has had way too many procedures to keep track of. The part about...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,114
Posted By tisury
I had radiofrequency neurotomies done from L2 to...

I had radiofrequency neurotomies done from L2 to L5. Unfortunetely, it didn't do a thing for me. The diagnostic injections they did (facet joint blocks and medial branch blocks) gave me brief, but...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,576
Posted By tisury
Wow........I just lost a post that I sat here and...

Wow........I just lost a post that I sat here and typed. Have no idea how. But anyhow, no I feel like I am repeating myself.....lol

First, thanks to all who have responded. My impression from this...
Forum: iSpine 03-10-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,576
Posted By tisury
Multi level ADR in women

Question for Mark and anyone else who has info on multi level procedures. I have been told by someone who sees Dr. D that they are saying they are seeing a problem with putting artificial discs...
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,410
Posted By tisury
Update on mystery clinical trial / surgery

I was told they would have definite info for me by the end of last year on the clinical trial. No one contacted me, so I contacted them. Bad news - the trial has again been postponed. From Sept 2006,...
Forum: iSpine 01-22-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,020
Posted By tisury
Yes, I see what you are saying. Over a week, I am...

Yes, I see what you are saying. Over a week, I am getting more. I did greatly reduce the amount of percocet I was taking for break thru pain though. I didn't want a larger quanity at one time. The...
Forum: iSpine 01-22-2007, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,020
Posted By tisury
I had a similar experience with Duragesic...

I had a similar experience with Duragesic (fentanyl) patches. I was on 100 mcg every 72 hours and they were not helping much and every third day was hell and a good portion of the first day of a new...
Forum: iSpine 12-05-2006, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,336
Posted By tisury
1+2= 3 level ADR

Well, I finally decided that merely existing isn't good enough and being in pain everyday isn't acceptable. I have scheduled surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli in Germany for May 22, 2007 (tentative date...
Forum: iSpine 11-06-2006, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,324
Posted By tisury
I called the MRN center also, and as No Pain...

I called the MRN center also, and as No Pain said, the woman was definetely less than friendly. I can't help but think that maybe this test could help with my "disgnosing dilemna". Maybe not though....
Forum: iSpine 10-17-2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,061
Posted By tisury
Congratulations Maria !!! You have fought long...

Congratulations Maria !!! You have fought long and hard for this. Who will be doing your surgery? Best wishes to you, and again, congratulations !!!!
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