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Forum: iSpine 05-28-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,645
Posted By rbrown
I had a discectomy in 07/2006 at L3-4. Ive had a...

I had a discectomy in 07/2006 at L3-4. Ive had a numb area in my left thigh and my left foot gets hot ever since. Its my understanding the the sympathetic nerve system can lead to some unexplained...
Forum: iSpine 08-09-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Could you pin point the origin of the spasms when...

Could you pin point the origin of the spasms when you were having them? My perception of mine when they happen seem like its in the SI joint area (in between the lower back part of my hip and...
Forum: iSpine 08-03-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,540
Posted By rbrown
I'm sorry to hear about your pain and back...

I'm sorry to hear about your pain and back issues! Its really is a terrible thing and so frustrating when you dont get answers, solutions or relief. You might need a diffent pain management Dr if...
Forum: iSpine 08-03-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
My wife and I spent about four hours with Mark on...

My wife and I spent about four hours with Mark on Monday at his home. We learned a lot and I actually have a lot in common with Mark as far as hobbies and past athletic interest. He will be...
Forum: iSpine 07-23-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Maria; This will be the second consult. I...

Maria;
This will be the second consult. I already saw Dr. Ian Ross neurosurgeon. He didnt explain my MRI results worth a crap, and basically said he can fuse my spine if I want surgery. So basically...
Forum: iSpine 07-22-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Maria; My HMO is United Healthcare, I'm...

Maria;
My HMO is United Healthcare, I'm currently in the Healthcare Partners network. There isnt an Orthopedic spine surgeon or specialist in the entire network. Does that mean if I appeal the...
Forum: iSpine 07-20-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,591
Posted By rbrown
I would love to see some replies to this...

I would love to see some replies to this question! Anyone have some input?
Forum: iSpine 07-20-2013, 03:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Found out today the referral I requested for...

Found out today the referral I requested for Ortho spine specialist was denied and instead was given a referral to another Nuero surgeon. (Dr. Gregory Withers in Arcadia) who is 66 years young. Not...
Forum: iSpine 07-19-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Well I haven't had any spasms yesterday or today...

Well I haven't had any spasms yesterday or today as of now. I'm being very careful with my movements, always tighten the abs before I move. Doing my PT exercises and walking some. My low back starts...
Forum: iSpine 07-19-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Maria? If the spasms are being caused by a disc...

Maria?
If the spasms are being caused by a disc or nerve issue will the Toradol still help? I realize this is difficult to answer. But if it is disc or nerve related and the Toradol helps is it...
Forum: iSpine 07-18-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
How do I ask my primary for a Toradol shot? Do I...

How do I ask my primary for a Toradol shot? Do I say I "heard" it could stop the spasms or read it etc??
Forum: iSpine 07-18-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Maria; I have flexeril but it only makes me a...

Maria;
I have flexeril but it only makes me a little tired and as far as I can tell doesnt stop the spasms. I requested a referral for a second opinion from an Ortho spine specialist but hurry up...
Forum: iSpine 07-16-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
I plan to follow up with some sort of second...

I plan to follow up with some sort of second opinion with a Orthopedic specialist (spine). I'm asking for another MRI since my back got so much worse since the scan I had in April. Everything feels...
Forum: iSpine 07-15-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Maria? Would it still make sense for the...

Maria?
Would it still make sense for the Toradol if two cycles of Prednisone havent taken the spasms away completely?
Forum: iSpine 07-15-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Does a bulged disc necessarily mean leaking disc...

Does a bulged disc necessarily mean leaking disc material? If a disc is leaking will it stop leaking at some point? Would the Toradol injection still help even after ive been on two cycles of...
Forum: iSpine 07-14-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Mark called me and we were able to chat a bit. I...

Mark called me and we were able to chat a bit. I mailed him copies of my MRI and Xrays. Maybe he will see something and have some ideas of what might be going on. It seems that a discogram might be a...
Forum: iSpine 07-10-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Saw the Chiro again today. Electro stim therapy,...

Saw the Chiro again today. Electro stim therapy, cold laser treatment. Adjustment wasnt much today cause I was pretty stiff and guarded. Havent had any bad spasms or pain this week except for a few...
Forum: iSpine 07-09-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
I sent him a PM hopefully will hear back from...

I sent him a PM hopefully will hear back from him. Having even this amount of contact with others having back issues is somehow helpful. I have my wife and my family prays a lot for me but its...
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Thanks Maria and Judy for the replies and info....

Thanks Maria and Judy for the replies and info. Maria do you have any referral for a spine specialist closer in this area San Gabriel Valley?
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
I wasnt in pain when I saw Dr Seltzer. He did...

I wasnt in pain when I saw Dr Seltzer. He did prescribe Norco 10/325 in case. After the first cycle of Prednisone was gone and the spasms started I used the Norco I think three times and didnt feel...
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
These are some of the questions I dont know the...

These are some of the questions I dont know the answers for. Should I see a Neurosurgeon or an Ortho Surgeon. Ive already seen Neurosurgeon Dr. Ross in Pasadena he performed the procedures I had done...
Forum: iSpine 07-07-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
Any recommendations for a 2nd opinion? I'm in...

Any recommendations for a 2nd opinion? I'm in Monrovia, Los Angeles County. I have United Health Care HMO and am in the Healthcare Partners network. We are thinking about switching to PPO if needed!
Forum: iSpine 07-06-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,094
Posted By rbrown
What do you mean by sensory problems? I would...

What do you mean by sensory problems? I would think pain leaving first was a good thing.
Forum: iSpine 07-06-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
MRI Report 4/23/2013

MRI of the Lumbar Spine 4/23/2013:Clinical Indication: Remote microdiscectomy in 2006. Recent redevelopment of bilateral lower extremity pain associated with numbness and paresthesia.
Siemens...
Forum: iSpine 07-06-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,806
Posted By rbrown
My MRI Reports

MRI Lumbar Spine without and with Gadolinium 3/30/2011:Clinical Indication: Chronic low back pain and bilateral radiculopathy; history of surgery 2006.
Findings:
There is evidenc of a prior right...
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