Forum: iSpine
02-19-2009, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,040
HI Justin ( I mean Dr. J now) ;)
I was able...
HI Justin ( I mean Dr. J now) ;)
I was able to break away from stuff from work and finally surf this site for a change.
It is good to see you posting - yet - I hate seeing that you are having...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-19-2009, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 17,505
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Forum: iSpine
06-21-2008, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,993
I'm impressed with the interesting and well...
I'm impressed with the interesting and well researched responses on this forum.
Unfortunately, many of those that make these so called "informed decisions" based on so many "evidence based"...
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Forum: iSpine
06-01-2008, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,783
Jen,
So good to hear another positive...
Jen,
So good to hear another positive outcome! Looks like you have been able to get back to life again.
Please fill us in on all of the things you have been up to.
Sincerely,
Poncho
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Forum: iSpine
06-01-2008, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,733
4 year "Birthday"
The month of May marks 4 years since my 2 level Prodisc ADR in Europe. This just doesn't seem possible. Since this surgery, as I reflect back on everything I definitely noticed ongoing improvement...
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Forum: iSpine
05-06-2008, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,654
Glad you found us
Although sorry you have been dealing with this for so long!!!
Now, the "fibro" diagnosis ~ for some - I'm sure it is legitimate. However, I have found in my experience in healthcare that it is...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-30-2008, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 28,851
Diane,
Wow! Another Prodisc Poster Girl!!! ...
Diane,
Wow! Another Prodisc Poster Girl!!! It is so good to see you posting on the "other side". I know Mark has kept us well informed of your progress - but it is always a good sign to see the...
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Forum: iSpine
03-01-2008, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,177
Diane,
Making that decision is a majority of...
Diane,
Making that decision is a majority of the battle with our complicated spine issues.
I agree that there may be some anxiety as the date approaches - however, I think there will be a sense...
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2008, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,391
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-18-2008, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,707
Big Pharma
Some of you may have seen this video by now - others may not have.
I know that when I was really bad off with the back that I was definitely tired of taking so many medications just to get through...
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Forum: iSpine
01-13-2008, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,792
Lets see here...
If you can fly business /...
Lets see here...
If you can fly business / first class - do it!!! Your whole body will thank you both going and coming.
If flying coach - bring a neck pillow to help with sleeping during...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-08-2008, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,158
Love the pic Mark.....
I was actually...
Love the pic Mark.....
I was actually thinking about going. Now, I am inexperienced and will probably be on the beginner's slopes most of the time.:rolleyes:
Can you rent gear or do you have...
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Forum: iSpine
01-08-2008, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,435
Actually, both should give information on the...
Actually, both should give information on the structural integrity of the spine. Both inside and out. The discogram will give even more information related to the tears of the walls of the disc...
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Forum: iSpine
01-08-2008, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,835
Hummm....I can't say that when I was on the...
Hummm....I can't say that when I was on the fentanyl patch that this fever & heat thing was mentioned. Lack of working at low dosages and nausea at higher levels is why I quit taking it.
It...
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Forum: iSpine
10-27-2007, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,356
Mark,
I can't wait to hear what is to come...
Mark,
I can't wait to hear what is to come in the future. Innovation is a major key to overcoming this and other diseases.
I don't get to hang out on the web site for long - but I do check in...
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Forum: iSpine
10-09-2007, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,199
Adessa,
I'm so sorry that you are going...
Adessa,
I'm so sorry that you are going through this painful period. This post-op period just takes time and a lot of patience. Even 3 years out after surgery, I am noticing improvements.
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Forum: iSpine
09-29-2007, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,167
Hi Rob,
I can't recall of where you had your...
Hi Rob,
I can't recall of where you had your surgery - however, after my 2 level prodisc I too had nerve pain after the procedure.
I eventually had 2 rounds of oral steroids 6-7 weeks after my...
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Forum: iSpine
09-22-2007, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,697
Getting a High Risk Profession To...
Hi Gang,
As many of you know, I have taken on a new position as a nurse manager on a medical / surgical floor. And again as many of you know, nursing is a high risk profession for spine injury -...
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Forum: iSpine
09-11-2007, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,814
Hi Robprodisc,
You are a fellow recipient of...
Hi Robprodisc,
You are a fellow recipient of the same device I received at both levels of the lumbar spine. This will take time to heal. In my case, it took about 2 1/2 to 3 months for the hip...
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Forum: iSpine
09-11-2007, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,191
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Forum: iSpine
09-11-2007, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,137
OMG!!!
If I am interpreting your post...
OMG!!!
If I am interpreting your post correctly - you are doing waaaayyyy too much at 3 weeks post-op!!! This is evidenced by your statement in regards to your incisional site opening up??? ...
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Forum: iSpine
09-11-2007, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,340
Mark,
I am glad to hear that Diane is doing...
Mark,
I am glad to hear that Diane is doing well at this point. Yes, I agree in regards to endoscopic spine surgery STILL being spine surgery having been there myself at one point in time.
I...
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Forum: iSpine
09-09-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,548
Hi Rose,
If you are in that kind of pain...
Hi Rose,
If you are in that kind of pain where you are crying continuously - I would seriously consider taking up your docs advice and get into the ER. It sounds like that this current pain cycle...
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Forum: iSpine
09-08-2007, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,443
Hi Rose,
For a first time poster - you are...
Hi Rose,
For a first time poster - you are doing great. This is a site in which we try to empower those suffering from chronic back pain with knowledge so they can make more informed decisions...
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Forum: iSpine
08-28-2007, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,709
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