Forum: iSpine
02-09-2009, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Still going ahead
Cathy,
As of this moment, 3:30 p.m., I am still moving forward toward tomorrow. I have to be there at 5 am. ughhh, I do not do mornings.
Linda,
How did your friend do with her revision? I...
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Forum: iSpine
02-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Thank you all Again
I had a great visit with my son, still here. i had an awesome birthday and my pain has almost vanished. How long do medrol packs work????? I can handle this and I must call my Dr. tomorrow and ask...
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
last minute dilemma
I am ready, I have a date, Insurance is approved etc. I woke up this morning is less pain than yesterday and yesterday was less than last week. i finished a medrol pack last week to counteract the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
almost there
I met with my surgeon for the pre-op visit. I am in awe of his grasp of this surgery. I really feel at peace with this decision and he made me feel I should come through it okay. I know there are...
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Dale,
Such good advice for me as I tend to get...
Dale,
Such good advice for me as I tend to get really anxious and go to the worse case scenario. Much better to breath and be in a happy place. I hope they have really happy meds for me at the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
All I can say is I am paralyzed with fear and...
All I can say is I am paralyzed with fear and feel such heartwarming responses to my situation. Thank you all for such wonderful info and thoughts and prayers. I keep pretending I am okay and then...
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2009, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Dale,
I did do some acupuncture recently but...
Dale,
I did do some acupuncture recently but was not sure it helped. I think the medrol pack I also had recently for the myelogram helped more. I guess I have a few more days to sort this out....
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Thanks
Thank you all for the support. In the morning when I wake up and am not in too much pain I wonder if I am crazy. Does anyone know how long it takes irritated nerves to heal. It has been 7 months...
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Sarah,
I am on the countdown and it can't...
Sarah,
I am on the countdown and it can't happen soon enough. I have tried to get the house in order but it has caused horrible pain so I am sure I need to do this surgery. i have to look for...
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Getting Ready
Dale, You are correct, I feel that I am nesting and getting everything in order. Isn't that what we women do? I am trying to get an adjustable bed for my recovery. I made the decision to go with...
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Met with Dr. Regan today
I had my appointment with Dr. Regan today. He was very nice and also said that the discs should come out if I want the best possible result. He proposed taking them out through the side muscle so...
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Forum: iSpine
01-27-2009, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
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Forum: iSpine
01-26-2009, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Thank you so much Justin,
I am reading...
Thank you so much Justin,
I am reading everything I can get my hands on and I also believe that taking the discs out is the best. I know that if the Dr. cannot get the discs out he will fuse the...
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Forum: iSpine
01-25-2009, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
thank you all
The vascular surgeon was very positive about being there and going back in to do the surgery. He will go in from the other side (right) That is part that made me feel better, he seemed so confident...
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Forum: iSpine
01-24-2009, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,317
Considering Revision Surgery
Hello,
I have the Prodiscs L4-S1. I am over a year out and 8 months ago I had a decompression surgery for continued leg pain. I have been in severe back pain ever since. My life is pretty much at...
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