Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-14-2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,910
Grant,
The only drug I had problems getting...
Grant,
The only drug I had problems getting off of was Lyrica, which I did over a span of 2-3 months - go figure! Everyone is different and yes, it can be a bitch but well worth it. I try...
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Forum: iSpine
10-14-2010, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,097
Debra,
Welcome to the forum - You seem to...
Debra,
Welcome to the forum - You seem to have an excellent grasp on your own situation. I hope the next two weeks of a/b clear up your infection so you can concentrate on your other spinal...
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Forum: iSpine
10-06-2010, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,237
Joejoe,
We all spend so much energy on fear...
Joejoe,
We all spend so much energy on fear prior to the surgery - congratulations on getting to the other side.
Small baby steps are the best right now, followed by a slow recovery. You had...
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Forum: iSpine
10-02-2010, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,532
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-27-2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,272
Hi Fred and welcome,
I'm sorry you need to...
Hi Fred and welcome,
I'm sorry you need to be here. Obviously Dr. B feels ADRs are the way to go whereas this other doctor in Spain does not. Also Dr. C wants to do 3 levels, Dr. B claims 4 are...
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Forum: iSpine
09-23-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,167
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-18-2010, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,481
Hi Orthoped and welcome to the forum. While I...
Hi Orthoped and welcome to the forum. While I did have w disco/lamis this nerve damage occured during my 3 level ADR. Prior to this surgery I had only very minor nerve damage in my right leg. Upon...
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Forum: iSpine
09-13-2010, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,741
Maria,
First, only you can decide when any...
Maria,
First, only you can decide when any pain requires medicinal intervention.
My legs sustained quite a bit of nerve damage during my surgery. My right leg came back about 90% but my left...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-08-2010, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,974
Sarah,
We all get scared with every little...
Sarah,
We all get scared with every little new pain, the majority of which are absolutely nothing. The quick onset and severity of your pain does seem more worrisome than just those little blips....
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Forum: iSpine
09-07-2010, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,523
WhooooHooooo indeed:D
Most people take...
WhooooHooooo indeed:D
Most people take feeling good for granted. We all know better - It feels great to feel good, normal.
Tried belly dancing (too) many years ago. You're right, it's not...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
09-06-2010, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 356
Views: 77,178
Holiday Humor
SYNAGOGUE SEATING REQUEST FORM FOR YOM KIPPUR
During the last holiday season, many individuals expressed concern over the seating arrangements
in the synagogue. In order for us to place you in a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-03-2010, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,989
Jessica,
Glad you're doing well and here it...
Jessica,
Glad you're doing well and here it is, the big BUT!
Aside from your series of mini-strokes, as we age, and I don't know if you fit into this catagory, our bodies let us know faster...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-02-2010, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,108
D,
After all you've been through, it's truly...
D,
After all you've been through, it's truly a pleasure to read that you're doing great. Coming back to life is a slow process and you're finding your own way.
Keep up the good work and let...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2010, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,997
Maria,
As I've stated many times, I have...
Maria,
As I've stated many times, I have chosen mild pain over the fog of N or L but even though I decreased my dosage slowly, it still took one month for it to fully leave my system.
There...
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Forum: iSpine
09-01-2010, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,758
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2010, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,237
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Forum: iSpine
08-28-2010, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,312
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-26-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,430
Hey Frank,
I wish you good luck and an easy...
Hey Frank,
I wish you good luck and an easy recovery.
Basically, don't do anything foolish. Cervical and lumbar surgeries vary greatly in their impact but follow doctors orders and take is...
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Forum: iSpine
08-23-2010, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,591
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Forum: iSpine
08-23-2010, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,939
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Forum: iSpine
08-15-2010, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 15,197
Hi Michelle,
Welcome to the forum. We hear...
Hi Michelle,
Welcome to the forum. We hear you pain. Life for a caregiver is often overlooked. Reaching out is not only a cry to help your husband but you as well.
Please start a new post...
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Forum: iSpine
08-14-2010, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,589
Maria,
Experiment away. Personally, I found...
Maria,
Experiment away. Personally, I found the brain fog from these drugs too difficult to live with and am choosing a life of pain instead. When it gets too bad, I take Norco or ???? but I...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2010, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,591
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2010, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 21,576
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Forum: iSpine
08-08-2010, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,237
Hi Joe,
Welcome to the forum. Ditto to...
Hi Joe,
Welcome to the forum. Ditto to Maria and Gil. You started off with one of L.A.'s top surgeons but it's still a good idea to get another opinion. Dr. Regan is quite well respected but...
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