Forum: iSpine
08-28-2008, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,415
Had Facet Joint Block yesterday
Well I survived the facet joint block yesterday - compared to ADR surgery this was not a bid deal. I was given slight sedation through an IV and the cortizone was shot through both sides of my neck....
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Forum: iSpine
08-25-2008, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,415
thanks
Thanks for the great info.
Yes the doctor did perform the push and twist on my head although I did not specify any specific increase in pain at the point - it hurts all the time.
My...
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Forum: iSpine
08-24-2008, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,415
Cervical Injections?
Can anyone shed any light on what type of cervical injections they've had. I have degeneration, a bulge and tear at c-5, c6. My doc is talking about a cortizone injection done posterior into the...
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Forum: iSpine
08-01-2008, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,527
Sciatic pain relief
Thanks, Mark. We'll see how things go in a few days. Doctors are a last resort for my husband.
Michelle
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Forum: iSpine
07-31-2008, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,527
Sciatic pain relief
This is Cheryl's mom. My husband's sciatica acted up about 2 weeks ago. He was beginning to feel better after 10 days of rest,a little walking, and some exercises. However, on Monday (3 days ago) the...
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Forum: iSpine
07-21-2008, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,170
I didn't really have an expectation, just hopes
I never really expected to be back to my old self of running 5 miles a day and pretty intense workouts. Of course that would be ideal. I just hoped for the best and that I wouldn't end up worse. ...
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Forum: iSpine
07-17-2008, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,670
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Forum: iSpine
07-17-2008, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,236
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Forum: iSpine
05-29-2008, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,979
Hey Joanie,
I had lumbar surgery so its not...
Hey Joanie,
I had lumbar surgery so its not quite the same but I too have a terrible burning pain in my neck at c5-6 and right arm numbness and tingling. They are still in the process of...
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2008, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,390
I don't have a lot of other options for local...
I don't have a lot of other options for local doctors - I blew through all of them prior to surgery so I've got to be a good patient.
My point is that I have been going 2-3 X's a week for ...
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2008, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,390
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2008, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,390
I am going to lose it
Well, I had a cervical MRI on Tuesday and we met with the doctor for the results today. I'm not sure what I expected or wanted to hear but MORE PHYSICAL THERAPY was not it.
I have a small...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2008, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,390
Pain that burns?
I'm not new to backpain but I'm new to cervical pain. For the first time last night I would describe the pain down the back of my neck as burning. Until that I would've described it as bone pain...
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Forum: iSpine
05-18-2008, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,007
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Forum: iSpine
05-09-2008, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,943
Hey Jim,
I was off most meds very quickly...
Hey Jim,
I was off most meds very quickly post op and didn't think I'd be needing them again.
I told the doctor at the appt. for my neck yesterday that now I cannot sleep without valium but...
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Forum: iSpine
05-09-2008, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,839
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Forum: iSpine
05-09-2008, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,839
Can this really be happening?
I saw the spine doctor Mark recommend for a second time this morning. This was a 3 month post op for LUMBAR ADR in Germany. My low back is okay, xrays look good there is still some pain and...
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Forum: iSpine
04-16-2008, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,282
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-11-2008, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 29,180
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-07-2008, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,635
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2008, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,123
Neck Pain after Lumbar ADR anyone?
I am nearly 7 weeks post 2 level (l4-s1) lumbar ADR . The great news is that my low back is feeling much improved.
The bad news is that my neck (just above my shoulder blades) hurts bad. ...
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2008, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,205
HI Aimee,
Just wanted to say hello, welcome,...
HI Aimee,
Just wanted to say hello, welcome, sorry about your pain. Mine pain was not injury related but I wanted to let you know that I and most of us here understand how you are feeling. ...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2008, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,521
Gary,
Thanks for posting - it definately...
Gary,
Thanks for posting - it definately helps me to read the long term success stories. I have the same two levels and prodisc as you - I am almost seven weeks post op and doing well but I...
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Forum: iSpine
04-01-2008, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,268
United Health Care 1st appeal
Has anyone had any luck with United Healthcare? I'm in North Carolina. Of course I was denied very quickly on the 1st claim for my multi level ADR. They said they wouldn't even pay for one level. ...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-01-2008, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 29,180
Jeans still hurt me
Diane,
You look fabulous!!! I never saw the river post surgery - couldn't make it that far. I'm so happy this is going so well for you.
I still haven't been wearing jeans - although my...
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