Forum: iSpine
03-04-2009, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,991
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Forum: iSpine
03-02-2009, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,707
Kathy,
I'd rethink the four leaf clover...
Kathy,
I'd rethink the four leaf clover thong. Based on a less than pleasant experience I had during a prostate exam, you DO NOT make the doctor to laugh!
Good luck,
Bob
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Forum: iSpine
03-01-2009, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,175
I've been blessed with normal cholesterol and...
I've been blessed with normal cholesterol and blood pressure. I've taken it for granted until I injured my back. Now I keep getting told that with my physical condition I should be able to fly...
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Forum: iSpine
02-28-2009, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,117
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Forum: Insurance Issues
02-28-2009, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,790
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Forum: iSpine
02-27-2009, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 21,463
That was a great explanation Mark. That's...
That was a great explanation Mark. That's actually why I'm not considering any disc with polyurethane inserts. At my age (52) my spine will degrade naturally over time. All of the angles will be...
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Forum: iSpine
02-27-2009, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,993
Thank you all for your responses. Unfortunately...
Thank you all for your responses. Unfortunately this is typical for the type of treatment we've both experienced in Georgia. He's an associate professor at E**** Medical College. I guess as patients...
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Forum: iSpine
02-26-2009, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,993
New level of disgust with US healthcare
My wife's Prestige surgery for C5/6 has been cancelled. The surgeon told her he wanted her in the Discover trial but there was a 20% chance he's perform a fusion even though he had promised her/ us...
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Forum: iSpine
02-24-2009, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,800
CJ,
The best advice I can give (from...
CJ,
The best advice I can give (from experience) is to get a second opinion. And a third and fourth. Five if need be. Fusion is the "gold standard" for spinal surgeons both because it's been done...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-22-2009, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,034
Good luck Justin! As Terry said, you'll be...
Good luck Justin! As Terry said, you'll be missed. I hope you're on the road to getting your leg pain removed.
If this is for your Belize assignment, don't drink the water. If you're coming to...
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Forum: iSpine
02-21-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Gil,
I had another round of selective nerve...
Gil,
I had another round of selective nerve blocks yesterday. The PM injected L2/3, L4/5 on the right and L5/S1 bilaterally.
I usually handle these pretty well but he ordered an injection of...
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Forum: iSpine
02-18-2009, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,784
It depends on the aircraft. Most of the long...
It depends on the aircraft. Most of the long business class flights I've taken had full reclining seats.
I took BA to Manchester from Chicago in coach once. It was comfortable enough but I still...
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Forum: iSpine
02-18-2009, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,088
Cheryl,
You really need an accountant. In...
Cheryl,
You really need an accountant. In the event the out of pocket expenses were above the annaul limit, an accountant could possibly spread it out over a number of years.
I'd ask my...
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Forum: iSpine
02-15-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 21,463
Justin,
I'm so sorry you still have to go...
Justin,
I'm so sorry you still have to go through this new wrinkle in your battle. As much help and support you give others, you need to concentrate on Dr. J. I'm sure between you and your surgeon...
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Forum: iSpine
02-14-2009, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,990
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-14-2009, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 356
Views: 74,111
A priest was holding classes for 3 couples...
A priest was holding classes for 3 couples interested in joining the church. After all of the bookwork, he diecided to test their wills against the temptations of the flesh.
"You all must remain...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-11-2009, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,855
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-10-2009, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,855
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Forum: iSpine
02-10-2009, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Gil,
If it's the same pain pattern (same...
Gil,
If it's the same pain pattern (same leg, same area) it may be a good sign. Wait for the "fresh injection" pain to settle down. I had the same experience. I went from 6+ pre-injection to 8+...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-08-2009, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,757
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Forum: iSpine
02-08-2009, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Gil,
The appointment went great. Vanita is...
Gil,
The appointment went great. Vanita is convinced she should have the ADR instead of fusion. She had been leaning toward fusion but at her age, that leaves a definite adjacent disc issue while...
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Gil,
It sounds like you finally found a...
Gil,
It sounds like you finally found a decent PM doc. Let's hope he/ she finds the problem and gets you the relief you need.
I have my appointment with the European surgeon this morning. I put...
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,100
Justin,
I hope relief comes your way soon....
Justin,
I hope relief comes your way soon. I've been dealing with back pain since 1983 when I was rear ended by idiot in 1971 Buick LeSabre (voted drunk driver car of the year 4 years in a row)...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Gil,
Sometimes it can take a few weeks to...
Gil,
Sometimes it can take a few weeks to "kick in". My PM doc told me the nerve block irritates the nerve root at first due to pressure or touching the root during the procedure. I hope your...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
Mark,
I thought it was physically impossible...
Mark,
I thought it was physically impossible too. I questioned the size thinking it was a misprint of mm but both the surgeon and radiologist concurred. My original surgeon thought it may have...
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