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Forum: iSpine 02-05-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,646
Posted By ClassicZippo
Question Distraction pain...

What are the signs and symptoms of distraction pain? I don't know if the (new) pain and stiffness I am having from my hips down is distraction pain or ??? I returned to work part-time in early...
Forum: iSpine 10-01-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
It was a pleasure speaking to you yesterday,...

It was a pleasure speaking to you yesterday, Mark. I have my three-month x-rays tomorrow and will call you tomorrow evening (afternoon, your time!). The weekend was awesome. While the (lack of)...
Forum: iSpine 10-01-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
Hi Ans The maximum daily dosage of...

Hi Ans
The maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen is 4000 mg (or 4 grams). I don't know why your pharmacist would tell you 2000 mg unless there are contraindications to the 4000 mg limit. Many...
Forum: iSpine 09-27-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
Thanks Allan, I do hope this is the beginning and...

Thanks Allan, I do hope this is the beginning and end of back surgery. Too bad not everyone has the same positive outcome. My family physician is amazed at the change in me. :)
Forum: iSpine 09-27-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
I saw my doc today and she recommends trying ...

I saw my doc today and she recommends trying

1) Ibuprophen 800mg immediately as soon as pain starts

or

2) Acetaminophen 1000 mg immediately as soon as pain...
Forum: iSpine 09-26-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
I always have the "slow and steady wins the race"...

I always have the "slow and steady wins the race" motto in the back of my mind. LOL... I am trying to walk my butt off as my 2 1/2 years of being a couch potato were not kind! My hips actually...
Forum: iSpine 09-25-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,051
Posted By ClassicZippo
Talking Update

I am three months post-op from my 3-level ADR with Dr. Bertagnoli. I cannot believe how much my quality of life has improved since surgery.I see a physiotherapist once a week, mainly for upper body...
Forum: iSpine 08-28-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,786
Posted By ClassicZippo
Hi Mark I am pleased to hear your wife Diane is...

Hi Mark
I am pleased to hear your wife Diane is doing so well. She is lucky to have your guidence and connections to have her problems resolved so quickly.

I must admit with my new back, I am...
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,467
Posted By ClassicZippo
Hi Dale Things are continuing to go...

Hi Dale
Things are continuing to go well...except the darn bowel problem! I am sick to death of prune juice and Dulcolax tabs. I expect once I get home and on a diet of fruits and veggies, not to...
Forum: iSpine 06-24-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,467
Posted By ClassicZippo
Thumbs up 3-level ADR Dr. Bertagnoli & meeting Mark - very long!

I am 4 days post-op from my 3-level ADR with Dr. Bertagnoli. Everything went well and I can't believe how good I feel. They had some trouble managing my pain immediately post-op and I had painful...
Forum: iSpine 04-17-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
Posted By ClassicZippo
Hi Maria My injury is work-related. It's been...

Hi Maria
My injury is work-related. It's been an 18 year battle with WC that just goes on and on. I will be applying for reimbursement through the provincial health plan, though I doubt they will...
Forum: iSpine 04-17-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
Posted By ClassicZippo
Thanks for your replies, Chuck and Allan. I'm...

Thanks for your replies, Chuck and Allan. I'm still waiting for an appointment date and trying to be patient. Now that I've made the decision to have surgery, I just want it done and over with. I've...
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,255
Posted By ClassicZippo
Question Getting anxious and have questions

It has gotten down to crunch time. My case has been described as complex; Dr. Fenk-Mayer said Dr. Bertagnoli would like to do discography with possible ADR surgery the next day. Is it unusual to go...
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