Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-25-2009, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
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Forum: iSpine
02-24-2009, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,010
Lyrica
Eastex,
Lyrica did almost the same thing to me. I only took it at night and every day, around noon, I'd find myself either devastated for some totally obscure reason and/or angry WAY out of...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-24-2009, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
Two Weeks
The pain an numbness continue and are still worse than it was pre-op, though the location of the pain has changed. Yesterday my surgeon, though he didn't come out and say it directly, said that my...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-22-2009, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,158
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Forum: iSpine
02-21-2009, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,010
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-19-2009, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
Day 10
Yesterday morning was nothing less...
Day 10
Yesterday morning was nothing less than hell; I had pain beyond my breaking point, which I've never had before. But by last evening, I was up making dinner for the family. Not really...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-19-2009, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,184
Hey Phily,
I have to keep reminding myself...
Hey Phily,
I have to keep reminding myself that the nerves are inflammed from the surgery and will get better. If our incisions are as tender as they still are, (yours better be or I'm leaving...
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Forum: iSpine
02-17-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,285
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Forum: iSpine
02-17-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,701
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-16-2009, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
Day 6
I'm in a lot less pain but the leg...
Day 6
I'm in a lot less pain but the leg numbness continues with a vengeance. I'm finding that if a split a Vicodin in half and take it at 2 or 3 hour intervals, it works much better for me. I can...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-15-2009, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
Thanks everyone, for your replies.
How true...
Thanks everyone, for your replies.
How true Mark, all that really matters is the final outcome.
It's like when you're seasick: If you keep your eye on the horizon, far away, the rolls and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-15-2009, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,184
Hello my twin! So good to hear you're in good...
Hello my twin! So good to hear you're in good spirits and set to go home soon! Yes, it will feel great to become untethered from those IV's. and it will feel even better to ditch the gown....and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-14-2009, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
Thanks everyone.
Well I hit my first bump...
Thanks everyone.
Well I hit my first bump today which probably had to happen at some point. Maybe all the nerves have finally noticed that the neighborhood has changed and are having to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-13-2009, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,321
ALIF L5/S1 Impossible0ne
Hey,
I finally bit the bullet. Had an ALIF on Tuesday at Stanford and all went well.
Took about 90 minutes and the surgery itself was a breeze (for me.) They wheeled me into the OR; one minute...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-13-2009, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,184
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,857
YeeeeeHaw!!!
FANTASTIC!! Good work, girlfriend! I'm sure you'll get the best of care and enjoy a great outcome.
Adrienne
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,672
Gil,
I would think the ADR's efficacy would...
Gil,
I would think the ADR's efficacy would depend on what's causing the stenosis. This is an important question and I would definitely bring this up with the Dr..
Glomp on like a Pitt Bull if...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,394
Best of luck, Kathy! I'm glad your brother is...
Best of luck, Kathy! I'm glad your brother is going with you; it's always good to have someone around.
Since I can't be there I'll hoist a margarita in your honor.:D
You'll make the trial,...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,322
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Forum: iSpine
01-26-2009, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,771
Got room on the fence? Move over. Actually,...
Got room on the fence? Move over. Actually, I'm quite decisive and decide conclusively that I will have the ADR at least 3 or 4 times a day. Unfortunately, I also decide on the fusion an equal...
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Forum: iSpine
01-25-2009, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 12,111
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Forum: iSpine
01-25-2009, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,321
I gave a heads-up to Rich (Builder), who's...
I gave a heads-up to Rich (Builder), who's currently in Malaysia for a 2 level C - ADR.
He had no idea everyone had left the other board.
He's doing great, btw. One week out and he's out with the...
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Forum: iSpine
01-24-2009, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,049
Though it may not suit our needs as ADR...
Though it may not suit our needs as ADR seekers/patients, there's nothing inheritently wrong with practicing medicine conservatively. But this guy sounds like he could use a bedside manner refresher....
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Forum: iSpine
01-22-2009, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,194
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,194
Thanks for your thoughtful reply.
I tend be...
Thanks for your thoughtful reply.
I tend be brief on the boards and that may come across as flip but I’ve done my homework, gleaning information from many sources. I’ve thought about all the...
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