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Forum: iSpine 05-28-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,752
Posted By Jim M2
Hi jmlipp, I hope the feeling and strength in...

Hi jmlipp,
I hope the feeling and strength in your legs returns. It's my understanding that it usually does if the nerve hasn't had pressure that was too severe for too long. I had puffiness in my...
Forum: iSpine 05-23-2014, 03:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, Maria, Tim, The "Best Doctor" doctor...

Mark, Maria, Tim,

The "Best Doctor" doctor came up with "soft tissue" by the process of elimination. Similar to Mark's experience to his way to thinking the imaging did not reveal any serious...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,302
Posted By Jim M2
Soft Tissue is a Pain Source?

I just got a report from an organization called "Best Doctors." They collect all of your medical records and have a physician write a report and recommendations. They also name local surgeons who...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2014, 03:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
For a number of different reasons I've decided to...

For a number of different reasons I've decided to cancel the ADR explant for now. I want to study my situation longer and possibly have some more diagnostics. I'll start another thread to get...
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
Maria, I'm glad you mentioned the Marcaine in...

Maria,
I'm glad you mentioned the Marcaine in the disc spaces post procedure. The last time I had a discogram I was very agitated afterwards. If I am successful making my case for a discogram I'll...
Forum: iSpine 05-13-2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
Thanks for the feedback

Judy,
So the L4-5 is the disc in question. On the first office visit Dr. Coufal pointed out there was strength lost in my left foot (holding the foot up) which usually maps to L4-5. On a follow up...
Forum: iSpine 05-12-2014, 05:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
My insurance voided the pre-approval application...

My insurance voided the pre-approval application after a single attempt to contact Dr. Coufal for a peer-to-peer call fell through. They say the process must be restarted. Idiots.

In the mean...
Forum: iSpine 03-09-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,968
Posted By Jim M2
I forgot to mention that a CT does a pretty good...

I forgot to mention that a CT does a pretty good job of imaging around the artificial disc.
Forum: iSpine 03-09-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,968
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Karger, I've had three lumbar MRIs since...

Hi Karger, I've had three lumbar MRIs since getting an implant over 10 years ago. You can't see much in the immediate vicinity of the artificial disc due to artifact but the other levels show up...
Forum: iSpine 02-12-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
I don't schedule until later this week after they...

I don't schedule until later this week after they see what dates are available for Dr. Coufal and the vascular surgeon.

I am ready to do this. I don't think it will address all of my pain issues...
Forum: iSpine 02-10-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
Follow up visit

I met with Dr. Coufal on Friday (2/7/14). The facets are severely degenerated and one facet has fragmented. There are other issues. He feels the best approach for pain reduction is to remove the...
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,074
Posted By Jim M2
Neurologist vs neurosurgeon? My guess would be a...

Neurologist vs neurosurgeon? My guess would be a neurosurgeon is better for your situation. A neurosurgeon probably knows the orthopedic side of your problem better and this is the root cause of...
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,789
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Laura, I went from being a binge...

Hi Laura,

I went from being a binge exerciser to a regular exerciser with the onset of spine related pain almost 12 years ago. I have L4-5 bulge w/small herniation. I may have a tear, I can't...
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,258
Posted By Jim M2
Yes, it's an excellent website. I've referred to...

Yes, it's an excellent website. I've referred to it for the past 11 or so years. ispine.org and chirogeek's website are my primary sources of spine info.
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,074
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Laura, Sorry to hear about your cervical...

Hi Laura,

Sorry to hear about your cervical spine. Is your pain mostly central? Do you have radiating pain to your arms and hands? I don't know the anwer to your question buy it wouldn't hurt...
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,648
Posted By Jim M2
It was just a thought. Good luck with the brace.

It was just a thought. Good luck with the brace.
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
Thanks Maria, After Dr. Coufal is done with...

Thanks Maria,

After Dr. Coufal is done with my lumbar problems I'll be considering him for follow up with a cervical surgery.

Jim
Forum: iSpine 12-19-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,592
Posted By Jim M2
Visit with Dr. Coufal

I saw Dr. Coufal today and I thought he was pretty amazing. I showed up with no imaging or reports. I wanted to know if he had ex-planted artifical discs to confirm what I'd read on the forum. He...
Forum: iSpine 12-19-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,648
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Maria, Are you sure there wasn't some...

Hi Maria,

Are you sure there wasn't some affects from your back. Dr. Coufal just discovered I have some weakness in my feet most probably from L4-5. I'll say more about it in the other thread I...
Forum: iSpine 11-09-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,689
Posted By Jim M2
Yes 'Interferential' produes many results in...

Yes 'Interferential' produes many results in google. Thanks, Maria, I'll check it out.
Forum: iSpine 11-09-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,805
Posted By Jim M2
Stars, A couple of things. My memory is...

Stars,
A couple of things. My memory is terrible but I think I remember Chirogeek telling us crack the back therapy was not for DDD. I had a chiropractor who I thought hastened the onset of high...
Forum: iSpine 11-08-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,689
Posted By Jim M2
The contractor restoring my condo has a SCS. He...

The contractor restoring my condo has a SCS. He has a triple lumbar fusion, the hardware has been removed. He has failed back syndrone. Yet he is hanging drywall, installing cabinets, painting,...
Forum: iSpine 11-08-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,805
Posted By Jim M2
hi Stars Needing to stand at your desk...

hi Stars

Needing to stand at your desk sounds like classic DDD. One of your pain generators is the disc? right? This was my situation at L5S1 before ADR and currently it is my situation with...
Forum: iSpine 11-02-2013, 03:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,689
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, My wife dropped the DVD into the mail...

Mark,
My wife dropped the DVD into the mail yesterday.
Forum: iSpine 10-31-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,675
Posted By Jim M2
Maria, Sorry to hear about the foot problems. ...

Maria,
Sorry to hear about the foot problems. It sounds like you are dealing with it in a level headed way.
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