Forum: iSpine
02-13-2011, 01:52 AM
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Those are all of my concerns as well. The Pain...
Those are all of my concerns as well. The Pain Management doctor would do this surgery. She's done 2 injections (which haven't helped). I think the SCS and injections are just covering up the real...
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Forum: iSpine
02-11-2011, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,208
Spinal Cord Stimulator for Thoracic
Has anyone had an SCS done for the upper thoracic area? My PM made the suggestion last time I saw her. I know they are the doctors but my concern is there isn't much room in that area to thread the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2011, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,385
Judy,
Pain, whatever kind, is very...
Judy,
Pain, whatever kind, is very frustrating. It's helpful to hear the good and bad about doctors, procedures and outcomes. I'm at the point where the pain is bad most of the time (where...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2011, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,060
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2011, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,060
MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident
Until I am able...
MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident
Until I am able to get some relief, it's unacceptable to me when I hear "there is not anything else we can do" or "your pain isn't from your back". I just keep...
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2011, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,060
Thank you for all of the information in your...
Thank you for all of the information in your post. I have been dealing with thoracic pain (exactly what you described) for over a year. I actually think I have been dealing with it for several...
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2011, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,385
Maria,
Thanks for your encouragement. I was...
Maria,
Thanks for your encouragement. I was upset for a couple of days but I'm back in the game. I'm working on getting my records so I can get them to Dr. Regan. Of course I don't want bad...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-02-2011, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,551
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Forum: iSpine
01-31-2011, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,385
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Forum: iSpine
01-27-2011, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,385
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Forum: iSpine
01-27-2011, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,005
Mark:
I'm sorry I didn't communicate...
Mark:
I'm sorry I didn't communicate clearly. I am talking about clearly communicating with a doctor here in the states. It seems that I communicate my health issues at every appt and months...
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Forum: iSpine
01-26-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,005
Communicating with MD's - Foreign Language?
More on my mind...
Is it common to have communication problems with the MD's?
I've seen my PM for a year now. I told her at 3 appts that I lost my job because I can't work because of the pain...
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Forum: iSpine
01-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,385
Thoracic Options-Considering
So, I saw my PM yesterday. What a disappointing visit. :( She said that the orthopedic surgeon isn't interested in my case (he performed my cervical fusion). She also said that she presented my...
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Forum: iSpine
01-19-2011, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,110
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Forum: iSpine
01-19-2011, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,110
Thoracic Herniations
Hi, I was referred here from another site. I have 5 thoracic herniated discs. I have been in severe pain for over a year. I am looking for any information on any doctors or procedures that might...
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