Forum: iSpine
04-07-2014, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,534
I am a veteran
Hi AJ,
I don't come by here very often and just saw your post. I am a disabled veteran and received my rating from the VA in 1997. I do not use the VA medical services because I have the option of...
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Forum: iSpine
08-08-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,021
Stretching Exercise
Hi Maria,
I am sorry to hear about you back pain in the t6-7 area. I have been able to get some relief by performance a stretch exercise that my chiro showed me. I perform the stretch by laying on...
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Forum: iSpine
08-06-2013, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,811
Severe Back Spasms
Hi Ron,
I have not been here in a while and just finished reading this thread. I also have experienced severe back spasms. I have had 3 artificial discs placed in my lumbar spine due to DDD. I...
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Forum: iSpine
05-02-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,128
MGH Forums
I learned so much from the Spinal Disorders forum. The information that users shared regarding their spinal issues provided me with a great deal of information and support. I think that I was a...
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Forum: iSpine
03-02-2013, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,049
Thank You
Mark,
Thanks for the reply. The spine surgeon who made the "pioneering" claim is considered to be a top spine surgeon for the DC,MD, VA area. I left that practice in 2010 and found better...
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Forum: iSpine
02-12-2013, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,049
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Forum: iSpine
11-06-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,687
I just found my login info
I can be such an airhead sometimes! I just found my login and password for this site. I made a couple of posts using my new login id (Thelma) but will retire that login. I hope everyone is well.
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-07-2012, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,247
Good Input
Hi Maria,
Thank you for you considerate response. I take Opana-ER for pain. I have found a pain management specialist that is very good at addressing my pain issues.
I find that I get to get...
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2012, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,398
Electrical Stimulation Unit
I was prescribed a tens unit about 7 years ago. The unit works wonders for me. My chiropractor said that I could use the unit as long as I needed to. My stim sessions lasted for 20 minutes or I would...
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Forum: iSpine
08-22-2012, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,716
ER Visit Last Spring
I had a pretty responsive team work on me when ems bought me in to the er. I was home alone and my back locked up on me. I called ems and was given morphine during the 5-mile trip to the er. Upon my...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-22-2012, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,247
Progression of DDD
I am fortunate to have had superb results from my 3-level ADR prodisc procedure 9 years ago (08.25.2003). My last couple of xrays show a progression of my ddd. I knew that this could happen, but...
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,803
Trail Blazers
Mark,
Than you for your kind words. I remember ten yours ago when you went to Germany for your ADR. You led the way for the rest of us considering and it was important to me be able to learn from...
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Forum: iSpine
05-01-2012, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,803
Thank You
Maria
Thank you for your kind and considerate response. I have had bunion surgery and it can be a bit painful. You doctor may prescrip and walking shoe, but I hope you will consider asking him or...
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Forum: iSpine
04-27-2012, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,803
My SSDI Experience
Hey Gil,
I have learned so much about the SSDY process through thi wen site http://www.ssdfacts.com (http://www.ssdifacts.com)
I started the process on 11/3/2010 with my initial application. I...
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Forum: iSpine
04-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,803
Unexpected Outcome
Hello everyone:
I have been contemplating as to whether I shoould post this or not. As you can see, I have opted to share some of my story. I hope that in some way, this may be helpful to some...
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Forum: iSpine
01-03-2012, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,241
Osteophytes After ADR
When I had some xrays taken this summer for my follow-up adr surgery for dr. b, the xrays showed a large ostophyte at l2-l3. This is the level above by three level adr. The disc at this level is also...
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Forum: iSpine
01-03-2012, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,975
My Uncle Had TFAS
I have an uncle in CT who had total facet arthroplasty system (tfas) a couple of years ago. He is doing well and it took care of his pain.
Thelma
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Forum: iSpine
11-10-2011, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,898
Have You Had T-Spine Epidural
Hi Mark,
I remember that you had posted (quite some time ago) that you were looking into having an epidural injection for your thoracic spine pain. Were you able to have it done? I ask this...
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Forum: iSpine
09-07-2011, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 24,848
Pre-Injections Before RF Ablation
My cervical rhyzotomy was very successful and I will be having my lumbar spine later this week. My pain management specialist did diagnostic injections with a short-action steriod to see if my facet...
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Forum: iSpine
04-28-2011, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,676
ADR and Fusion
Hey Mark,
I will take the opportunity to jump in here because I feel that I am a walking spokesperson for both sciences ADR and Fusion. While fusion of the intervebral bodies of the spine has been...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
04-10-2011, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,125
Hello Maria
Hey Maria,
Thank you for the post and web site recommendation. I hope all is well with you.
Thelma
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
04-10-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,125
Thank You
Judy,
Thank you for the response and web site recommendation. It IS a great web site and will help in my pre and post op processes. Thanks again.
Thelma
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
04-10-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,225
Almost 8 Years
Hey Doreen,
I am doing well for the most part. Lower back is doing good and I have a few other limitations, but I keep myself focused on other stuff. I have not been able to work for the past 2...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
04-02-2011, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,125
Kneel Replacement
Hey everyone,
I have not been around in quite some time and find myself at your mercy. on a positive not, my 3-level prodisc procedure has done very well. I am 8-years post-op and have not...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
03-31-2011, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,225
It has been a long time
Dear Doreen,
I am deeply saddened my your profound loss. As I recall back in 2003 you went through your share of stuff with you successful ADR and subsequent heart surgery. Although you had you...
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