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Forum: iSpine 05-09-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,839
Posted By treefrog
My pain management doctor was a life saver for me...

My pain management doctor was a life saver for me too. She never doubted my pain. She said that there was a lot we don't know about pain, and why some people have MRI findings that look awful but...
Forum: iSpine 05-09-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,813
Posted By treefrog
Last night I noticed my feet, ankles and possibly...

Last night I noticed my feet, ankles and possibly a little up the calf is swollen. In my case, I think it might be from naproxen, which I just started taking Monday.

I stopped taking it as of...
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,839
Posted By treefrog
Very good news. I'm glad someone is finally...

Very good news. I'm glad someone is finally taking your pain seriously.

I hope they come up with a treatment plan that is effective.
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,602
Posted By treefrog
My PM doc prescribed ativan for me today, as one...

My PM doc prescribed ativan for me today, as one of the meds to take to Germany with me. In addition she prescribed amitriptyline (sleep aid, and anti-depressant), zofran (for nausea), more Opana-ER...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,602
Posted By treefrog
I am having a bit of the crazies myself Jess. In...

I am having a bit of the crazies myself Jess. In the morning, I thought the whole financial situation was well under control. But then this afternoon things crashed again, and I feel like I am going...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,930
Posted By treefrog
I enjoy wine too. But I have given up drinking at...

I enjoy wine too. But I have given up drinking at all, while I am on pain medications. I can't wait to be able to have a drink again, one of these days. Maybe it won't take all summer before I can...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,673
Posted By treefrog
Your pinky and ring finger numbness could also be...

Your pinky and ring finger numbness could also be from the nerves running through your elbow (I forget what they are called). I have this. I was told not to lay my arm on armrests, like in the car....
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,137
Posted By treefrog
My problem is, my significant other doesn't want...

My problem is, my significant other doesn't want to post on forums. I did tell him I thought he should read some of the post-op stories, to know what we might expect. Though, I've not followed...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,403
Posted By treefrog
Yes, I think you need to check with whatever...

Yes, I think you need to check with whatever doctor you are going to, and find out what tests they want to see.
Forum: iSpine 05-06-2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Cheryl, did you stay at hotel Theresientor? Did...

Cheryl, did you stay at hotel Theresientor? Did you use the DVD player that was provided by the hotel? That would tell me if they are rated for playing N. American DVD's. Thanks.
Forum: iSpine 05-06-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,930
Posted By treefrog
Well, I emailed ProSpine. Telling them the...

Well, I emailed ProSpine. Telling them the situation, and asking if there were options, with some suggestions for what I can do.

I am still hoping we can get the bank to move more quickly. He...
Forum: iSpine 05-06-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,930
Posted By treefrog
Well that will be something to look forward to...

Well that will be something to look forward to after surgery.

Well, I am having some of that anxiety myself today. My boyfriend was told that the home equity line of credit increase that he...
Forum: iSpine 05-05-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,930
Posted By treefrog
Jess, just because your last surgery wasn't all...

Jess, just because your last surgery wasn't all that you were hoping for, does not mean the same thing will happen this time. Obviously the laminectomy did not address everything that was going on,...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-04-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 49,737
Posted By treefrog
Well, I had had several ESI's which only gave me...

Well, I had had several ESI's which only gave me very limited relief (a week at most). I was trying acupuncture at the same time. Then my PM decided to try a facet injection, which had similar...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-04-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,719
Posted By treefrog
Thanks for those kind wishes Bob. I am in...

Thanks for those kind wishes Bob.

I am in exactly the same situation at home. We live at the top of a hill. I tried walking some on the weekend, and coming back up the hill was difficult (even...
Forum: iSpine 05-03-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,418
Posted By treefrog
I would absolutely tell one of your doctors about...

I would absolutely tell one of your doctors about this. It does sound like it could be nerve related, but you never know what it could be. I don't think you should worry about whether your doctor is...
Forum: iSpine 05-03-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,930
Posted By treefrog
I am expecting to be off for 8-12 weeks, and...

I am expecting to be off for 8-12 weeks, and using FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). This allows you to take a leave of absence without losing your job. Your company has to be large enough (I...
Forum: iSpine 05-03-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Good point Fuzzy, we do charge our iPods through...

Good point Fuzzy, we do charge our iPods through our computers, with USB.

So, I need power converters for our cell phones, if we bring them. And my camera batteries. Though I have two batteries,...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-03-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 49,737
Posted By treefrog
I also had 4 levels tested with facet block, 8...

I also had 4 levels tested with facet block, 8 injections, and like you had no effect. Have you looked at your back afterwards? I felt like a Frankenstein monster :eek:, with all these holes on...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-03-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 38,573
Posted By treefrog
Mark, I hope you have started taking some of your...

Mark, I hope you have started taking some of your own advice, and are taking things a little easier. Yep, you only have one shot at healing correctly. You don't want to blow it. Take it slow, and...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-03-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,719
Posted By treefrog
Heh, Kathy you are pretty funny yourself. Well, I...

Heh, Kathy you are pretty funny yourself. Well, I know your story wasn't meant to be funny, and I can well imagine the pain and discomfort you felt. Constipation is the bane of back pain sufferers. I...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-02-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,045
Posted By treefrog
Phylly, I'm so sorry that you are having this...

Phylly, I'm so sorry that you are having this bump in the road, but as Kathy said, I hope it is just a bump and that you will be back to feeling better soon.

But it must feel wonderful to have...
Forum: iSpine 05-02-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,263
Posted By treefrog
Mary, don't panic. I am very sorry you are having...

Mary, don't panic. I am very sorry you are having some new and disconcerting symptoms.

I always have weird sensations that affect all different parts of my feet, legs and even my hands and arms....
Forum: iSpine 05-02-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,261
Posted By treefrog
Gil, what everyone else has already told you is...

Gil, what everyone else has already told you is the same thing I would tell you. Only you can decide when is enough. You should always try conservative treatment first, but if that isn't working then...
Forum: iSpine 05-02-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Thanks so much for this information. I did just...

Thanks so much for this information. I did just check my laptop adapters (I have two, one is for travel with car and airplane plugs too, as well as a number of different plugs - none for Europe...
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