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Forum: iSpine 01-30-2014, 09:44 PM
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Posted By PepsiDoodles
Hi, no dates yet, waiting for UCSF to call...

Hi, no dates yet, waiting for UCSF to call anytime, just found out it was approved by insurance and I faxed all release info to UCD doc to send them that they have,,just got in the door, had more do...
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
I could not agree more, and yes, I do remember...

I could not agree more, and yes, I do remember the days when you had any invasive surgery, you were there for a while! He said I would be there a week and a half 2 weeks max,,,was surprised he said...
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2014, 04:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
for the migraines I used to get botox in 2005,...

for the migraines I used to get botox in 2005, worked great for 4 mo at a time, asked doc about it now, he said wait till after the surgery then might be an option, said they might not be as bad...
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Yes, a DO is also same specialty but they need to...

Yes, a DO is also same specialty but they need to specialize in the (forget the name right now) structure of the bones and spine, yes most do not make that their priority, but the ones who do will...
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2014, 02:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
will look at the spinemed link thank you! ...

will look at the spinemed link thank you!

The OMM, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, a doctor who specializes in putting your bones into the right place and order, like when the spasms pull my...
Forum: iSpine 01-29-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Lots done so far!

Exhausted and it is only Tuesday!

Got a tone of cortisone injections into the spasms, what a relief, then had ribs moved back into place!:D

Got a referral to UCSF rushed through insurance...
Forum: iSpine 01-27-2014, 02:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Awe thank you so much Maria! Used to teach...

Awe thank you so much Maria! Used to teach skiing for 18 years in the winters, as well very athletic all my life, think that is the only thing saving me now health wise...have a high thyroid :) ob...
Forum: iSpine 01-26-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Yes, she is recovering very well so far, just...

Yes, she is recovering very well so far, just pray no more lumps, she has MCT type canine cancer, but it is what they call "spindle" grows with finger like projections and can pop up anywhere or in...
Forum: iSpine 01-26-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Red face Yes I love Florida, bad weather and all, but I...

Yes I love Florida, bad weather and all, but I got out of there fast when a hurricane was coming close and I was in key West..

Lived in southern CA also, Temecula, had a business there, and like...
Forum: iSpine 01-26-2014, 04:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Thank you Maria, no way to get down there though!...

Thank you Maria, no way to get down there though! Wish I lived in FL!
Forum: iSpine 01-25-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Thank you so much Maria! Yes, he is very...

Thank you so much Maria! Yes, he is very resourceful and knowledgeable also!!!!! Talked to a friend in So CA a few minutes ago, had almost as much as I am having, but said same, when she saw what...
Forum: iSpine 01-25-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
I read extensively last night, and the fusion...

I read extensively last night, and the fusion will for sure leave me unable to swallow considering I have esophagus problems already, but the surgery will end it,,,,,,another thing,,,,,,in the state...
Forum: iSpine 01-25-2014, 03:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Thank you Maria, got a hold of the ASAP.org...

Thank you Maria, got a hold of the ASAP.org foundation, going for another opinion,,,read where the disc's can be totally replaced with no need for fusion if there is an option to that I am taking it,...
Forum: iSpine 01-24-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Thank you so much Maria! Yes I will tey to email...

Thank you so much Maria! Yes I will tey to email Mark mmglobal, as well look into the other forums,,, Yes am by myself, have a friend who will fly in before the surgery and stay to help once out of...
Forum: iSpine 01-24-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Thank you Maria, yes, been a hard thing to sort...

Thank you Maria, yes, been a hard thing to sort out for sure:confused: was wondering if anyone else has had something this invasive done all at one time, and what the outcome was?
Forum: iSpine 01-24-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
He and Neuwelt both said will loose partial arms...

He and Neuwelt both said will loose partial arms use of both arms and will more than likely be on feeding tube forever, that they both said same on :( and I love to eat and cook :( and I am a great...
Forum: iSpine 01-24-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
yes same Panchal, no he is does not have the most...

yes same Panchal, no he is does not have the most amount of years, but is highly recommended in this area, as well is the only Dr that treats patients with my disease Chairi Malformation (hereditary)...
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
yes, he said no options, several ares urgent, he...

yes, he said no options, several ares urgent, he explained it in detail in easy to understand terms,,,always knew this time was coming, my uncle who passed was at one time among the top 2 best spinal...
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
had one beer, but still just overwhelmed by it...

had one beer, but still just overwhelmed by it all:mad:
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
this will all be done in the same surgery except...

this will all be done in the same surgery except the lumbar and rest of t spine if I make it through this, I will need surgery on my t spine and lumbar also, bad but this is first, dam ribs hurt...
Forum: iSpine 01-22-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Just got back, way more complicated than I can...

Just got back, way more complicated than I can begin to even imagine, lets just say c2 all the way to t2, will fill in details when I get back going to get a beer WHILE I CAN LOL! anyway, will be 20...
Forum: iSpine 01-22-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
thank you:(

thank you:(
Forum: iSpine 01-22-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
Yes, it is called Hoffmans test, but the middle...

Yes, it is called Hoffmans test, but the middle finger is and he flicks it down, as he is flicking it down, jus the end flange of it, he is looking to see if the index of thumb move involuntarily, it...
Forum: iSpine 01-21-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
thank you Maria thank you!

thank you Maria thank you!
Forum: iSpine 01-21-2014, 03:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,738
Posted By PepsiDoodles
ok, I am technically challenged, BUT, I figured...

ok, I am technically challenged, BUT, I figured out how to open the MRI on my pc, and lets just say it DOES NOT LOOK GOOD AT ALL! The srynx last yr was at c7 9mm, from what I see it is c6 to c8 now...
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