Forum: iSpine
01-04-2007, 04:27 AM
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I had ADR and it's definitely not something you...
I had ADR and it's definitely not something you want to rush into and take it as a last option (at least in my opinion). I couldnt walk, sit, stand, move, drive, sit in a car, lie down, basically do...
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Forum: iSpine
01-04-2007, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
good news/bad news
So today I went in for my doctor's appointment and had a visitor (Mark). The good news: my left facet joint pain that has been the bane of my existence for the past 2 yrs is G..O..N..E (because of...
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Forum: iSpine
01-04-2007, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,305
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Forum: iSpine
01-03-2007, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,305
Hey guys thanks for all your kind words :)
I...
Hey guys thanks for all your kind words :)
I was a tad bit frustrated this morning, didnt help that my next door neighbor was shreaking like a hyenna from 2-3:30am.. it was awesome! lol
So I'm...
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Forum: iSpine
01-02-2007, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,305
so mad
1. it's the 3 yr anniversary of my fall that led to my surgery
2. i was in so much pain last night that i didnt fall asleep until 7am and then woke up at 9am because of the pain
3....
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Forum: iSpine
12-31-2006, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,785
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Forum: iSpine
12-31-2006, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,008
David,
I'm sorry to hear that Dr. Fuller wasnt...
David,
I'm sorry to hear that Dr. Fuller wasnt able to aspirate the cyst. I have been going to Dr. Fuller for all of my facet blocks and my last rhizotomy. He's absolutely wonderful and definitely...
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Forum: iSpine
12-29-2006, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,008
Jim
Getting used to being in chronic pain is...
Jim
Getting used to being in chronic pain is very difficult, but what has worked for me is to try and focus on anything that will take your mind away from your body. For me, the past few months was...
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Forum: iSpine
12-29-2006, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Hey Poncho
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to respond...
Hey Poncho
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to respond until now but I kind of put my life on hold the past few weeks and I am now catching up.
Glad to make you feel like you’re included. :D I’m glad to...
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Forum: iSpine
12-29-2006, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,764
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Forum: iSpine
12-29-2006, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,764
so i think that dislocation was the wrong term...
so i think that dislocation was the wrong term for what's going on with my facet joints but rather malalignment? I'm going in on the 3rd so I guess I can find out the actual medical terminology from...
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Forum: iSpine
12-23-2006, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,764
Ya i know that this is something that isnt...
Ya i know that this is something that isnt common. I'm going in to see my doctor in the beginning of January but the pictures from when they did the rhizotomy showed that my facet joint is stuck in...
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Forum: iSpine
12-21-2006, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,764
Thanks guys. Ya basically my right facet joints...
Thanks guys. Ya basically my right facet joints have been stuck in that position since about the end of September. And you are absolutely right about the pain being terrible - it sucks!
I'm seeing...
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Forum: iSpine
12-21-2006, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,764
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Forum: iSpine
12-21-2006, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,523
Im 25 and had ADR when I was 22. I only had the...
Im 25 and had ADR when I was 22. I only had the surgery when it came to the point where I couldnt walk, sit, stand, basically do anything. Physical therapy didnt work - microcurrent, phototherapy,...
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2006, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,371
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2006, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Poncho,
Of course you count :D . The only...
Poncho,
Of course you count :D . The only reason why I posted the age “requirement” was b/c I was wondering if there was someone out there who had the same problem resulting from ADR. The last time...
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Forum: iSpine
12-18-2006, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
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Forum: iSpine
12-14-2006, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Jim - Ya, it's really the best way for me to...
Jim - Ya, it's really the best way for me to think about it, actually that's how my Dr told me I should think about it - in terms of understanding what's going on. So what happens if your ligaments...
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Forum: iSpine
12-13-2006, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
does your pt do the lumbar extension? or do you...
does your pt do the lumbar extension? or do you know just how far to go before hurting yourself? did your joints ever get stuck in the hyperextended position? I'm kind of freaked out about that......
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Forum: iSpine
12-13-2006, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
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Forum: iSpine
12-12-2006, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Thank you so much for all of your comments....
Thank you so much for all of your comments. Yesterday I went in for a Rhizo and let me tell you, that was sooo not a fun procedure! Especially when they wake you up to ask if you're feeling pain down...
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Forum: iSpine
12-11-2006, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,008
Jim,
I definitely agree with you on that if I...
Jim,
I definitely agree with you on that if I didn't have this problems with my facets then I would be pain free. All I can do now is do everything possible that is available to make it so I am not...
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Forum: iSpine
12-07-2006, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Thanks Chuck, I really appreciate it. It seems...
Thanks Chuck, I really appreciate it. It seems like this week my back is not doing well whatsoever, which is pretty stressful because I have my finals for law school next week. Hope you're doing well.
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Forum: iSpine
12-05-2006, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,468
Dale,
I'm sorry to hear about your leg pain....
Dale,
I'm sorry to hear about your leg pain. You're absolutely right. I went into this thinking that I was going to be sooooo much better. I would probably say that I was a little bit naive and...
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