Forum: iSpine
07-13-2007, 11:02 AM
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Spinal probe is a tiny camera into the spine...
Spinal probe is a tiny camera into the spine through an incision in the lumbar area whilst you are sedated but not fully "out".
They can also deliver anti-inflammatories or steroids at the same time...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2007, 07:40 AM
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Hi Michele
I'm in my 50's with history of...
Hi Michele
I'm in my 50's with history of lumbar spine problems and surgery since 1982.
Cervical problems were diagnosed with me a long time ago (osteophytes, neck arm and shoulder pains and...
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Forum: iSpine
07-11-2007, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 96
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Forum: iSpine
07-10-2007, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 96
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Hi Betsy
What a struggle, it's very difficult...
Hi Betsy
What a struggle, it's very difficult to stay positive when everything hurts and you just want to get on and not have to think about how much more damage you're going to do to yourself by...
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Forum: iSpine
07-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 96
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Hi Betsy
Nice to hear!
Is it because you're...
Hi Betsy
Nice to hear!
Is it because you're able to hold on to the rail on the treadmill that you can walk better than on the pavement?
Hope you're not as wobbly as me? This is a new problem for...
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Forum: iSpine
07-07-2007, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 28,227
Wobbly legs
GP has faxed Ortho Consultant with info about cervical spondylosis which was diagnosed over 20 years ago...(osteophytes). Have had intermittent problems with neck arms upper spine etc. since initial...
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Forum: iSpine
07-01-2007, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 96
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Don't think I've ever had a cervical/thoracic...
Don't think I've ever had a cervical/thoracic MRI, only ordinary X-rays.
Had CT scans on abdominal area for GI problems this year , also sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy and barium enema....phew!!
I...
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Forum: iSpine
06-30-2007, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 96
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Had cervical osteophytes diagnosed in 1983, not...
Had cervical osteophytes diagnosed in 1983, not aware of any problems with thoracic spine.
Heard my consultant tell the registrar on Tuesday that my case was "complex". No doubt of that after 4 ops!...
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Forum: iSpine
06-29-2007, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 96
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Hi Betsy
Having problems posting a full reply,...
Hi Betsy
Having problems posting a full reply, using quick reply to say I'm pleased your visit went well yesterday, well done!
Yes, I do get restless legs as well, and also got one leg shorter than...
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Forum: iSpine
06-26-2007, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 96
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Dynesys is ok........!!
Hi Betsy
Good luck tomorrow! I feel better now I've seen my consultant and I hope you will when you've seen yours. Maybe you won't have to fight?!
I'm going to have a spinal probe done soon (little...
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Forum: iSpine
06-25-2007, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 96
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Hi Betsy
Glad you've got the latest Dynesys...
Hi Betsy
Glad you've got the latest Dynesys screws!
But I'm sorry you only get relief when you lay down, that's not so good?
Was it the nursing that gave you a bad back in the first place?
Mine...
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Forum: iSpine
06-25-2007, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 96
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Hanging in there!
Hi Betsy
Nice to hear from you. So there's at least two of us out there?
No, I don't think I had a bone graft. Not bragging but I do have some nice big staples and some Japanese fibreglass stuff...
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Forum: iSpine
06-24-2007, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 96
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Forum: iSpine
06-24-2007, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 96
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Thankyou dshobbies and paindoc for taking the...
Thankyou dshobbies and paindoc for taking the time to reply to me.
I definitely need a diagnosis and I hope that on Tueday the consultants will be making arrangements for further investigations so I...
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Forum: iSpine
06-23-2007, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 28,227
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Forum: iSpine
06-23-2007, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 28,227
Things going very wrong after Dynesys
Help!
I had a Dynesys op in October '04 here in the UK (my 4th back op). Level L3-5 I think.
Was very impressed with improvements after initial severe pain for a few weeks.
Then a year ago my...
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