Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-30-2008
10-30-2008, 12:18 PM
rhatzy
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Hi,
Just finished reading all your posts. I had L4-5 and L3-4 done with the...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-29-2008
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Update:
Getting closer to Halloween.
Had a lot of numbness and tingling in my legs and feet today.
Don't know if it...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-25-2008
Thanks TConnor94 and Cindy,
Explains things clearly.
My PT wants me to get trigger point injections. He said today that my sciatica could be from tight muscles.
I feel that my muscles are...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-24-2008
There you go. Glad TConnor94 had some answers, as I did not know intimately the different procedures like he/she did. Very helpful. I would ask the doctor, when you go in, based on all the different...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-24-2008
10-24-2008, 02:28 PM
tconner94
MRI vs. CT
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I will try to offer a little info on your questions about...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-24-2008
Thanks Phylly for the info. And thanks tconner94 for the tip.
Phylly, I probably react like you do to the procedures. With the epidurals, I got more inflammation at first and then it calmed down....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-23-2008
re: mylogram
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Hi,
I had a CT mylogram about 4-5 months after my ADR surgery because of some serious back pain....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-23-2008
Cindy,
A muscle stimulator is like a mobile TENs unit. You have pads on the front (stomach) and back and there are little shocks that block pain signals. Seems to block back pain but not sciatica....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-23-2008
Runner,
Am curious. What is a muscle stimulator? Who prescribed it, or does it not need a prescription? I start with my regular physical therapist next week. I did the warm water therapy at a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-22-2008
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Thanks Cindy.
Yeah, looking at me now, you couldn't tell that I was a really fast runner in 2006 and part of...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-22-2008
I hope you can get answers and resolution to your current situation with your legs, feet, the numbness and tingling issues. I would say if your gut is telling you it's time to go back to the doctor...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-22-2008
Terry,
I don't know if I would say I am making progress. At least, the back pain isn't so bad. It scares me that I can point to two incidences where I felt very sharp back pain and then I had...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-21-2008
Runner:
It sounds like you are making steady progress. I am sure that you will be able to return to your active lifestyle in time. This is a butt kicking surgery that takes time to heal from. I'm...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-20-2008
There is always tomarrow!!
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I am glad the drive went well. As for the sciatica I think it is great that you are...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-19-2008
The bone marrow drive went well. I went to one fire station in a private community and ended up at another because that fire station didn't know anything about the drive.
We signed up eight people...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-11-2008
Update:
Looks like I am okay. Despite the tingling and numbness in my feet and legs, and radiculopathy (sciatica), I have been given the okay to start a work program in physical therapy.
I...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-4-2008
Doing some late night typing. I am getting sleepy but am winding down with some little laptp fun.
Went to a cardiovascular symposioum (heart) today, and have had a change in symptoms. In San...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
10-1-2008
Phylly, we are back.
No pilates. Do the phonophoresis treatment and then no exercises or walking until 24 hours later. Did some straight leg raises and pelvic tilts on Monday. Walked today about one...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-24-2008
runner,
I am so sorry to hear about your sciatica and numbness. These symptoms are so concerning and scary on the road to recovery. I have never been able to get rid of the sciatica in my right leg...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-24-2008
Update of sorts,
Looks like I might be having problems with the L5/S1 disc but really don't know. My pain is apparently at that level and my sciatica is following some of the nerves that are at...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-20-2008
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Hello Justin,
Not doing too bad. Gabapentin helps sciatica a lot and I am doing most of my usual activities....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-20-2008
Hey runner,
I hope things start to smooth out for you...keep us posted!
-Justin
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-19-2008
Thanks Terry.
I hope and pray it is just a bump and not some big mountain. Your story is inspirational to me and I kind of knew to expect that this would not be an easy recovery.
I didn't expect...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-18-2008
runner:
It does sound like nothing more than a bump in the roller coaster ride of recovery for you. I hope and pray that is all there is to it. I try to be optimistic with everyone and sometimes...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2009, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
9-18-2008
Oh, yeah.
Steel, also want to tell you that the Disc is working fine.
I had the flexion and extension xrays on Monday and it is working just like it is supposed to do. Doc said it looked great...so...
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