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Forum: iSpine 01-10-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,988
Posted By fuzzy
I had a lot of MRI's, grrr.

I had a lot of MRI's, grrr.
Forum: iSpine 01-10-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,988
Posted By fuzzy
The local hospital where I am at gets away with...

The local hospital where I am at gets away with getting paid $1200 by the insurance company. List price $1800. I know this for a fact. Next town there is an imaging place that charges $550 cash and...
Forum: iSpine 01-10-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,857
Posted By fuzzy
`yes, the difference is dramatic. My condition...

`yes, the difference is dramatic. My condition was rated "mild" by one radiologist and "severe" by another. The radiologists are just as subjective in classifying many less then totally obvioulsy...
Forum: iSpine 01-10-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,119
Posted By fuzzy
If MRIs were free we would get them much quicker....

If MRIs were free we would get them much quicker. Unfortunately it is very expensive. Pain is not life treatening. Nacotic pain meds are a big liabillity for the doctors due to the...
Forum: iSpine 01-08-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,782
Posted By fuzzy
The MRI needs to be ordered by a doctor ;);) ...

The MRI needs to be ordered by a doctor ;);)

I was ignored that way also and it took several years before I got help and a couple more before I was operated on. After that much time it was obvious...
Forum: iSpine 01-08-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,782
Posted By fuzzy
Do you have a regular doctor? A doctor should...

Do you have a regular doctor? A doctor should schedule him for an MRI. After these courses of PT and unsucessful injections and worsening pain after 1 year. it is time to see what is going on inside...
Forum: iSpine 01-03-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By fuzzy
I wore the hard collar for the first time part of...

I wore the hard collar for the first time part of the day and it made a noticeable difference in that the body sensations and numbness were reduced. It did light up the pain down my arm to the point...
Forum: iSpine 01-02-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,833
Posted By fuzzy
Hi Lyssie, Welcome to this forum. Thank...

Hi Lyssie,

Welcome to this forum.

Thank you for sharing your story and your pictures. I hope the docs can help you with the pain as you go down this road of being a spine patient.

As for me...
Forum: iSpine 01-02-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By fuzzy
Discussion is C2- C7. Bending my neck is a...

Discussion is C2- C7.

Bending my neck is a big problem. I hav actually never seen a curve like mine with hardware installed. Not sure how they will do that. The ADRs went in fine but it seems...
Forum: iSpine 12-31-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By fuzzy
Hello Judy, Thanks for responding. i just...

Hello Judy,

Thanks for responding. i just read your blog in surgical outcomes and i also remember from time back.

The 2 level pro disc adr in my neck is not working. My body is full with...
Forum: iSpine 12-30-2012, 04:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,089
Posted By fuzzy
6 level cervical fusion?

Has anyone here had a 6 level cervical fusion? ADR revision to multilevel fusion? Or somethiing close to it?

Mark, can you call me and leave me your phone number and when to call?
Forum: iSpine 12-27-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,195
Posted By fuzzy
Do you mind if I ask, what does it feel like with...

Do you mind if I ask, what does it feel like with this fusion, how does it limit your motions?
Forum: iSpine 12-24-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,195
Posted By fuzzy
It seems that with a significent operation one...

It seems that with a significent operation one needs at least 6 weeks.

How are you doing. i read your story with much interest due to your original diagnosis, back story of cervical myleopathy. I...
Forum: iSpine 09-26-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,505
Posted By fuzzy
This is unbelievable! What ins co is this??? ...

This is unbelievable! What ins co is this???

Luckily my ins co has not been a problem to "cover"the meds I need. I am trying to stay with my pcp for the meds and have managed to stay clear of the...
Forum: iSpine 02-16-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,528
Posted By fuzzy
My Prodisc adr's in my neck are clicking and it...

My Prodisc adr's in my neck are clicking and it drives me up the wall sometimes. On freeways with xpansion joints it goes clicketyclicketyclickety... holding head slightly forward reduces the amount...
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,386
Posted By fuzzy
Hello Greg. What an ordeal! I feel...

Hello Greg.

What an ordeal!

I feel that you need the missing information from your surgeon so you and other surgeons can make an informed decison on your scs removal soon. If the only way to...
Forum: iSpine 01-11-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,480
Posted By fuzzy
I got a "green cash" quote from a reputed...

I got a "green cash" quote from a reputed experienced adr surgeon in the US for multilevel adr that was very close to the european cost year and a half go. I went to Europe anyway for reasons other...
Forum: iSpine 01-11-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,252
Posted By fuzzy
After my lumbar surgery I took of bandage and...

After my lumbar surgery I took of bandage and covered with a clear shoerbandage (in Germany) and showered. The first time the second day. I think after 2 weeks no more coverings as everything was...
Forum: iSpine 12-19-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,108
Posted By fuzzy
Awesome story, Mark. I also had Fusion ADR hybrid...

Awesome story, Mark. I also had Fusion ADR hybrid with Zeegers in 07 and my progress of improvement was as expected, steady improvement to the excellent outcome it is today.

If you see dr....
Forum: iSpine 12-17-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,017
Posted By fuzzy
I get this too. See this healer and that healer,...

I get this too. See this healer and that healer, do more exercise and take more herbs and calcium this and that. Getting to the point of not mentioning it unless there is a really good reason....
Forum: iSpine 12-17-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,997
Posted By fuzzy
Oh good to hear that Baumbach is still there. I...

Oh good to hear that Baumbach is still there. I need to see him!
Forum: iSpine 01-19-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,268
Posted By fuzzy
No anethesia for me. Yes, of cause it hurt. Duh!...

No anethesia for me. Yes, of cause it hurt. Duh! What da ja expect when shovin that thing all the way through my neck?:eek:
Forum: Community Support - NSR 01-17-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,236
Posted By fuzzy
So Maria, I am wondering, is maybe all that...

So Maria, I am wondering, is maybe all that exercise that is being thrust on you maybe helping you backpain?
Forum: iSpine 01-16-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,268
Posted By fuzzy
Mark you are hitting the nail right on the head. ...

Mark you are hitting the nail right on the head.

Doctor patient communication. !...could rule out unnecessary discography procedures.

This was my issue my dr. Derby but also other dr.s. A lot...
Forum: iSpine 01-16-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,781
Posted By fuzzy
You know, Mark, I am very glad you cancelled the...

You know, Mark, I am very glad you cancelled the Ritzo and are buying time with the injections. Its been proven that can help you heal and not need further surgery. Well worth a try. Exercise is...
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