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Forum: iSpine 03-28-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,767
I started rupturing discs in my 20's and...

I started rupturing discs in my 20's and continued spiraling downward with a total of four herniated discs in my early thirties. I had my first neck surgery in 1995. I had 4 discs replaced with...
Forum: iSpine 03-28-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,975
CindyLou: I am imagining that you will be...

CindyLou:

I am imagining that you will be having the storm before it hits us tonight and tomorrow. We have a severe snow warning for tonight and tomorrow. One inch tonight and four to six inches...
Forum: iSpine 03-28-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,105
I had the opportunity to have the Charite Disc...

I had the opportunity to have the Charite Disc installed inside of my spine by a local surgeon. The surgeon I have a lot of respect for but I did do research on the Charite Disc. I would never have...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-28-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,593
I am so sorry that you have continued to...

I am so sorry that you have continued to struggle. You've remained incredibly strong and brave in spite of all that you have went through. I can only imagine the hell that you have gone through...
Forum: iSpine 03-25-2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,454
Go with God Bob. I hope and pray that you return...

Go with God Bob. I hope and pray that you return with a fixed spine and your wonderful sense of humor. You will be able to catch up there on the computer. Please say hi to the staff for me. I loved...
Forum: iSpine 03-25-2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,565
I have been involved in legislative process...

I have been involved in legislative process downstate for the past couple of days and eagerly read the whole post here. I am glad you got the Active-L and not the Charite. You look good and sound...
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,565
Kathy: I am so happy for you that you went...

Kathy:

I am so happy for you that you went through with it and now have the opportunity to have the healing begin. Take care of yourself in the next days and weeks ahead. Please post when you can...
Forum: iSpine 03-20-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,253
Good for you Steve. I hope everything works out...

Good for you Steve. I hope everything works out for you.

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 03-19-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,975
You MRI sounds like it's no wonder you are in...

You MRI sounds like it's no wonder you are in pain. I hope that the non-surgical stuff you are doing helps so that you can put off the surgery as long as possible. Hang in there.

No one will do...
Forum: iSpine 03-18-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,599
CindyLou: The decrease in medication is a...

CindyLou:

The decrease in medication is a good sign. :D

Hang in there.

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 03-18-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,290
Any word on our Patient yet? Sounds like she...

Any word on our Patient yet?

Sounds like she went in with an accepting heart and peace with the decision.

Thumbs Up!

Terry Newton
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-18-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,816
I too am always amazed at our resilience and...

I too am always amazed at our resilience and ability to handle crap. It's like a test of personal character that gets thrown in our general direction to see if we are going to stand up or fold. What...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-18-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,694
I didn't tolerate the Lyrica very well the first...

I didn't tolerate the Lyrica very well the first time I was on it. I hated it and barely lasted a week on it. The second time around I think my body was already used to it. I stayed on it for well...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 03-18-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,310
Gil: What a piece of paradise. Now that is...

Gil:

What a piece of paradise. Now that is real skiing, and a real ski slope; the mountains. I would love to be out there, skiing for a week or so, being a ski bum. :D

Maybe next Winter we'll...
Forum: iSpine 03-15-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,666
I have definitely been there. Not a good place to...

I have definitely been there. Not a good place to be, as it also represents hopelessness.

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 03-15-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,599
Hang in there CindyLou. Time is the healer of...

Hang in there CindyLou. Time is the healer of all. :D

Terry Newton
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-15-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,694
WOW Karin. A lot on your plate right now. I hope...

WOW Karin. A lot on your plate right now. I hope that the symptoms disappear after awhile more of healing. Did they recommend Lyrica for the nerve pain? That sure was helpful too me in my first year...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,610
Living in the cold climates for many years I...

Living in the cold climates for many years I swear that weather plays a significant role in how we feel. High and low pressure systems reek havoc as does the cold and damp of Winter and early Spring....
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,975
WOW! is all I can say, as that compression does...

WOW! is all I can say, as that compression does look significant. No wonder you hurt. I can only hope that you take the time necessary to care for you. Too often us caregivers spend too much time...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,221
I have tattoos on both shoulders and have had...

I have tattoos on both shoulders and have had more MRI's than I care to admit. I have never had a problem because of having tattoos.

Terry Newton
Forum: Community Support - NSR 03-13-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,310
Yup; Gil lives in skiing paradise. What we have...

Yup; Gil lives in skiing paradise. What we have in Michigan is yo-yo skiing. At least it is not like the old days where you spend most of your days freezing your butt off on the chair lift. We have...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,290
Kathy: I'm so excited for you. It is great...

Kathy:

I'm so excited for you. It is great that you are going to go get fixed up with a great surgeon to boot. Don't worry about being put to sleep. It really is a nice experience. You'll be in...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,666
Mark: That is an excellent pain scale. It...

Mark:

That is an excellent pain scale. It would be nice if you could put that in an Excel Spreadsheet and put it in a sticky that people can print from here. This is a very useful tool. Thanks for...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 03-13-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,310
Todd: I went night skiing. The radio station...

Todd:

I went night skiing. The radio station 98.9 had a special they sponsored, so you could get a lift ticket for $9.89, which is unheard of here. I love night skiing as there is something about...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-12-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,789
Eddie: I sure hope that this situation...

Eddie:

I sure hope that this situation improves for you. The fusion takes time to heal and hopefully you will be doing better when the bones heal. It sounds like you still have your sense of humor...
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