Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-30-2011, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,994
New muscle spasms
I'm going to phone the pt guy first and email the doc. I'm about 1 1/4 year post fusion. In general I'm very glad I had the fusion as the bulk of the excruciating nerve pain is gone. I know I'll...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-27-2011, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,994
New Pain after fusion
Hi, Im a little over one year post multi level fusion. Im having severe buttock muscle spasms that muscle relaxants dont touch. I tried stretching it out but that only made it worse. Been flat on my...
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-08-2011, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,252
Scary
This is scary as this was one of the main places I was thinking about doing my surgery. I always write something on my body in a sharpee before surgery.
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-08-2011, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,763
One year later/L3/4/5 fusion
Hi, I'm just checking in. I haven't been online in a long time. It is now just over a year since my fusion. I have to say I am so happy with the results. I still take a few pain killers a day but...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2010, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,666
Fears
It's normal to have fears over spinal surgery but I really think your doing the right thing and you can't get a better surgeon. Think of it also as a priviledge. I couldn't get to see Dr.Delemarter...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-02-2010, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,549
9 month xrays check up
Well, I did my nine month xrays and it shows I am fused. I am backing off from some of the more intense stuff I was doing. I can really stay out of pain if I don't do massive cleaning which is...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-02-2010, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,708
You
So glad you are doing well. I haven't been on the site for so long. When one starts to get some life back, well you grab it. Let's keep in touch. Many many hugs. I'm proud of us and the courage it...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2010, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,371
Josh
Just welcoming you to the forum. Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
07-12-2010, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,672
Free?
When I went to the site, it asked for a credit card? Was it free before?
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Forum: Insurance Issues
07-12-2010, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,914
Six months later
I felt it important to write about my experience as I really do feel Kaiser has improved tremendously. I had serious issues a long time ago with them. I had my fusion in November 2010. I could not be...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2010, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,281
Docs.
Again, Delemarter (sp)? has a good reputation. I believe you can see a video of him on utube or on his site. He wouldn't take me as I had cancer and wasn't five years out. The people were a little...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-12-2010, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,488
Twitches
Hi Archie, I'm sorry your hurting and having the twitches. I had a two level fusion six months ago, front and back with rods. I have had twitches but not in the legs. I've had them in my buttocks so...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2010, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,555
Thanks
Thanks guys, it helps to vent a little. I need to remember one day at a time. They are trying me on buspar now. It does seem to help.
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Forum: iSpine
07-09-2010, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,555
decisions I made o
And I've made some pretty lousy decisions and I don't think the meds helped one bit but they have been survival. At the level of pain I had, if I hadn't had meds, I would have gone off the GG bridge....
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Forum: iSpine
07-08-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,555
Emotional issues (ptss) from years of back stuff
I'm wondering if anyone has any similar stories or ideas. I had my accident in 94 or so. I had a chemically sensitive disc which could go off at any moment, regardless of where I was. I could be...
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Forum: iSpine
07-08-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,183
It's all in your head!!!
I'm so sorry you are going through this! I am in agreement with others on getting more opinions. I probably had 20 opinions in a ten year period. I would get in touch with the top notch guys.
As...
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
07-08-2010, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,814
This
makes me sick! My friend had scoliosis and had a rod put in and got a call it was defective. Rod broke in her back and she had to have it replaced front and back, nine hours. I believe she had it...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-08-2010, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,920
no more narcotics? That's freaking awesome!!!
That's amazing! I'm still on pain meds. Don't know if I will ever be off. That is so cool!!!!! Patience, patience, I remember it took a long time, and I'm still healing. This is special time, time to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-08-2010, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,549
ps
I LOVE MY DOCTOR.....and he's from Kaiser! Never thought I would ever say that!!! Dr.Ravi Baines, Oakland, CA. He is warm, caring, head of the spine dept and was confident he could help me. I always...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-08-2010, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,549
Doc said...
The doctor said I was good to go with hiking. As for complete fusion I believe that takes approx nine months. Someone please clarify. I am about 6 months. I've had lots of ups and downs and some...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-03-2010, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,549
Hiking again
I'm a little over six months post op two level fusion, front and back with hardware.
I can't believe about a month ago I went to Yosemite and hiked (slowwwwly) to my favorite falls; Vernal falls....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-03-2010, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,920
Post op food more
Hi, I found things that were easy and required little chewing were best. Soups, jello, Ice cream (yea). Bananas are good for potassium. Mike is great for fusion stuff. Prune juice, stool softeners,...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-03-2010, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,222
Happy Birthday
Congratulations!!! It's so nice to hear such good news!
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Forum: iSpine
06-14-2010, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,256
Steriod block
hi Gail, I'm so sorry you are having this type of pain. I was thrown in a dancing accident and landed on my tailbone and had many rough years with this. Did you specifically get a caudal block? After...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-13-2010, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,901
Disappointed....
Dale, I'm sorry you were hurting so much on your trip. i'm six months post op and just did mt first x-country trip. travel seems just plain tough for all with back stuff. Cobblestone streets sound...
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