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Forum: iSpine 03-07-2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,037
Posted By sahuaro
Ditto to all that's been said above. A further...

Ditto to all that's been said above. A further thought: have you made it clear to this doc that your symptoms are occurring while driving? If you have and if you get into an accident because of...
Forum: iSpine 03-06-2007, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,415
Posted By sahuaro
Thank you, rob, for always asking important...

Thank you, rob, for always asking important questions.;)
Mark: Since I am considering the Prestige LP cervica disk, I'd like to clarify your comments about the Bryan: is the increased risk of HO...
Forum: iSpine 03-02-2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,005
Posted By sahuaro
Of course the insurance company's 11th hour...

Of course the insurance company's 11th hour cancellation is unconscionable--but insurance companies do not have consciences. Even after they've paid for services, they have the right (or claim to...
Forum: iSpine 02-28-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,005
Posted By sahuaro
It is truly wonderful that Mark and Dr....

It is truly wonderful that Mark and Dr. Delamarter will be speaking about these issues and the value of ADR, but, from my experiences as a "provider," (a term invented by insurance companies to...
Forum: iSpine 02-25-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Posted By sahuaro
My GP also indicated that most of the cases of...

My GP also indicated that most of the cases of necrosis occurred with IV biophosphonates and that the occurrence with oral Actonel was negligible. It would be nice to see some of the case reports in...
Forum: iSpine 02-22-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,333
Posted By sahuaro
One of the many good points Poncho raises is that...

One of the many good points Poncho raises is that of "Independent" Medical Examiners--doctors who prostitute themselves and abuse their medical licenses as "consultants" for insurance companies and...
Forum: iSpine 02-21-2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,660
Posted By sahuaro
Wonderful news, Jeff! When you are up to...

Wonderful news, Jeff!

When you are up to answering some questions, could you comment on how/why the choice to go with Mobi-C was made? Thanks!
Forum: iSpine 02-21-2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,486
Posted By sahuaro
Arizona BC/BS lists both lumbar arthroplasty and...

Arizona BC/BS lists both lumbar arthroplasty and removal of arthroplasty as procedures in its fee schedule. Because removal is listed, I have been assuming that "arthroplasty" includes ADR. You may...
Forum: iSpine 02-14-2007, 02:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,536
Posted By sahuaro
Maria: It is certainly an important milestone...

Maria:
It is certainly an important milestone that you have a date for surgery--although you've been there before--so, congratulations! With the taste of freedom and the good life that you've just...
Forum: iSpine 02-09-2007, 03:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,660
Posted By sahuaro
Jeff: Congratulations on your successful...

Jeff:
Congratulations on your successful surgery and recovery!
What an amazing quest for answers--and another example of how Mark provides the pathways.
As a fellow cervie, I am anticipating your...
Forum: iSpine 02-09-2007, 03:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,290
Posted By sahuaro
Thumbs up The moment when everything went into alignment...

The moment when everything went into alignment must have been truly wondrous.
I am looking forward to your client's posts and his smooth recovery.
Forum: Community Support - NSR 02-07-2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,044
Posted By sahuaro
Horrifying?? More like a miracle drug if it can...

Horrifying?? More like a miracle drug if it can make you pregnant!;)
Forum: iSpine 02-05-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,498
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks ans and Mark! The option of...

Thanks ans and Mark!
The option of intraoperative discography is appealing in some ways (if "appealing" is applicable at all!), except that you wouldn't know going in how much surgery you were going...
Forum: iSpine 02-03-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,498
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks, Mark. Actually, if I go this route, I...

Thanks, Mark.
Actually, if I go this route, I may very well return to LA to have the discogram done. I remember feeling dizzy and just not well the day after my ESI's and despite trying to be...
Forum: iSpine 02-03-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,498
Posted By sahuaro
Question cervical discograms?

A cervical discogram has been prescribed for me but apparently there is some disagreement in the literature as to its usefulness. I would appreciate thoughts about this and experiences of other...
Forum: iSpine 01-31-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,316
Posted By sahuaro
This condescending fellow appears to be on a...

This condescending fellow appears to be on a mission to prove that what worked for him is "the way." As you know, life, spinal problems, etc. are not so one-size -fits-all. I do think that...
Forum: iSpine 01-20-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,307
Posted By sahuaro
This really must have been a shock, Mark. Danny...

This really must have been a shock, Mark. Danny was a vibrant, good-looking and nice guy. It's too bad that his work as displayed on websites has disappeared.
Forum: iSpine 01-08-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,421
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks, Maria, for posting your experience with...

Thanks, Maria, for posting your experience with Drs. Delamarter and Regan as I will be following in your footsteps in a couple of weeks-- again, with thanks to Mark. I am glad you had good...
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2006, 05:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,360
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks, Mark, for the explanation(s). The issue...

Thanks, Mark, for the explanation(s).
The issue of more/less surgery hits home for me, as well. :(
Forum: iSpine 12-25-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,360
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: Can you clarify what you were referring...

Mark:
Can you clarify what you were referring to when you wrote that ADR does not protect the adjacent disks (sorry, I haven't figured out how to do the quote thing)? Did you mean that if you have...
Forum: iSpine 12-05-2006, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,587
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: You raise an important issue about...

Mark:
You raise an important issue about interpreting spinal bone density readings and the need to put them in the context of spinal issues. Apparently, scoliosis can lead to falsely decreased...
Forum: iSpine 11-08-2006, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,096
Posted By sahuaro
Maria: Is it at all possible to do an end-run...

Maria:
Is it at all possible to do an end-run around the staff and speak to the surgeon you prefer directly (or have a patient advocate speak for you?).
Unfortunately, this is a policy of many...
Forum: iSpine 11-07-2006, 02:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,932
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks, fortitudine, for your clear description...

Thanks, fortitudine, for your clear description of some of the symptoms of cervical problems. Most of the time I think I'm just imagining these weird sensations, so you have really helped. I would...
Forum: iSpine 11-03-2006, 03:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,430
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: Your response needs to be published...

Mark:
Your response needs to be published somewhere--perhaps as a letter to the editor of the newspapers running that article?
Forum: iSpine 10-31-2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,475
Posted By sahuaro
Thanks, Fortitudine and Poncho for your replies. ...

Thanks, Fortitudine and Poncho for your replies.
I have posed these issues to my "medical resource," namely my physician/husband and what I have put together from his responses is that doctors here...
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