Forum: iSpine
10-16-2013, 08:41 PM
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I must also state the following
Ok I'm deleting what I wrote and just adding that it's great you have a good internist or GP. I have had some really good D.O.'s as practitioners and they can really help out quite a bit if they...
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Forum: iSpine
10-16-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,498
just saying
Doctor's office acts like they don't give a sh*t going into surgery makes me wonder what they'll act like on the other side especially if there are problems vs. "perfect outcome."
If you do not...
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Forum: iSpine
10-16-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 2
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depends
On the problem. The friend should see a doctor first of all to report whatever is going on. The doctor can determine what diagnostic tests need to be done and/or how severe the problem is or may be...
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Forum: iSpine
10-16-2013, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,203
first
Tell your surgeon. It's probably somewhat normal soon after surgery and maybe up until the inflammation around the nerves has settled down but you have not stated when your surgery was so yet even...
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Forum: iSpine
10-16-2013, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,524
what?
please give a bit of detail in terms of what you've heard or know.. never heard of it before!
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Forum: iSpine
10-14-2013, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 15
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re fractures and kyphoplasty
Ok so this is for anybody that knows ... Judy, Mark..??
From point of diagnosis of fracture how long does a surgeon or doctor usually wait to do kyphoplasty? My father wasn't offered this but I...
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Forum: iSpine
10-13-2013, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,666
re surgeon visit
I figured your surgeon might have just been rather overwhelmed to even suggest anything else re your spine. I hope if you're not healed by the next visit and you do get scheduled for kyphoplasty it...
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Forum: iSpine
10-12-2013, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,666
re what you wrote
Hey Judy,
I had wondered about doing spine surgery on someone such as myself with moderate osteoporosis (that was at the last DEXA scan). I didn't think it would be a good idea for myself and...
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Forum: iSpine
10-10-2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 4
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re pillows
Over the years I've had to use a number of different type of pillows for my neck so I think it really matters on what works best for you. I have long slept with a pillow between my knees and side...
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Forum: iSpine
10-10-2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,308
while I've not been
In your situation post a surgery I've had a severe spinal fluid leak related headache 3x. The first time was when I was 16 and had to have a spinal tap. It was gruesomely painful for over a week....
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Forum: iSpine
10-08-2013, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,498
do you sit
Most of the day? If you have a disc issue sitting all day is probably not helping making things feel better. Or even sitting a majority of the day.
I don't think you've had all the tests done...
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Forum: iSpine
10-08-2013, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,135
that sounds
GREAT!!! I'd just have to tip toe into the water and scream probably since I'm not fit enough to swim in super cold water/weather! It just sounded like a wonderful thing to do!
hmmm stuff I do...
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Forum: iSpine
10-07-2013, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,216
osteomylitis
I too am sorry to read what's going on with your brother and I hope that a more specific antibiotic might work once the bacteria has been identified. Please keep us posted as to what works for your...
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Forum: iSpine
10-07-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,498
so..
If you've had all the tests to rule out spinal causes for concern have you had other tests done that rule out conditions like MS, Diabetes and any other medical condition?
I had chronic weird...
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Forum: iSpine
10-04-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,124
re what you wrote
:D Like Judy I can't remember everything you wrote without looking at it again however like Judy I will say you're ONLY 17 days out from surgery so go easy on yourself re recovery! Also like Judy I...
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Forum: iSpine
10-04-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,871
re being here
I just wonder if you were googling for spine related topics and found this site perhaps. Most people that are on this site have had significant problems and had a gamut of diagnostic tests and are...
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Forum: iSpine
10-02-2013, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,871
re your lumbar pain
Really that doesn't sound too bad. Again maybe just changing your sleeping surface will help you greatly. I can get a lot of pain if what I'm sleeping on isn't supportive enough for my back and...
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2013, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,124
post surgery
Sounds like you had a really rough time of things! I would guess that maybe the one level was done because that's what the insurance covers or that is what the surgeon requested authorization for so...
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2013, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,467
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Forum: iSpine
09-30-2013, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,878
re the gabapentin
I'd try to get the 600mg tabs when you can as that way you only have to take 3 to get to 1800mg. I used to take them 3x/day but then I found that they worked better for me if I took one in the a.m....
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Forum: iSpine
09-30-2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,467
this depends
I would suggest reading at ChiroGeek's Home Page (http://www.chirogeek.com)
website to get a bit more informed on what the anatomy of the spine is and also read about the different surgeries as...
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Forum: iSpine
09-30-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,871
I wonder
I understand not consulting a doctor yet if you're treating it like "normal" pain though if it's disrupting your life with decreased sleep and increased pain I would first try to change your sleeping...
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Forum: iSpine
09-29-2013, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,220
please excuse
the rather stupid question I'm about to ask Jim... but why a spinal cord stimulator vs. a pain pump? I guess when it was explained to me the pain pump is implanted when the amount of pain meds is...
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Forum: iSpine
09-28-2013, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,878
good girl
Ok Judy hope I next see you posting about the repair guy fixing the dishwasher rack!
I'll send you an email with all the "stuff' that has kept me from moving to date.
Meanwhile I hope my...
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Forum: iSpine
09-27-2013, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,200
re TLIF
This has been around for a while and I'm sure there are plenty of people that could tell you about their experiences w/this surgery. I was thrown off too by the T-Lift .. I was thinking .. that's a...
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