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Forum: iSpine 10-03-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,987
Posted By Katie
Maria, my husband's colleague ran into the same...

Maria, my husband's colleague ran into the same thing. He had to get all his fillings removed because of a suspected reaction to the mercury or whatever else was in them. Not long after they were...
Forum: iSpine 10-01-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,031
Posted By Katie
Steve, I'm glad you got a solid answer about the...

Steve, I'm glad you got a solid answer about the cause of your issues. The not knowing would cause a lot of stress.

Could you direct me to the article about the greater risk of adjacent level...
Forum: iSpine 10-01-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,031
Posted By Katie
After the new lab report I just received...

After the new lab report I just received regarding allergy testing for metals, I was wondering if it's possible that Steve was severely reactive to the metals that were implanted? It may have...
Forum: iSpine 09-30-2009, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,987
Posted By Katie
Maria, that's a pretty brilliant idea! Way to go...

Maria, that's a pretty brilliant idea! Way to go girl :D

I'm hoping that the surgeon knows a lot more than I do about an alternative...I think the chances of that are pretty good ;) I'll keep...
Forum: iSpine 09-29-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,987
Posted By Katie
I forgot to add that the Maverick/Medtronic rep...

I forgot to add that the Maverick/Medtronic rep said that she couldn't give me specific numbers/percentages of metals in content because the disc was not approved yet in the US, and it could be...
Forum: iSpine 09-29-2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,987
Posted By Katie
I can get a rough idea of what's in an ADR, but...

I can get a rough idea of what's in an ADR, but not the accurate percentages. At least I haven't found a website that gives me that information. If anyone can send me a link, I'd be really...
Forum: iSpine 09-29-2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,987
Posted By Katie
Metal Allergies....Liz????

I think it was Liz who recommended that I get a blood test done for metal allergies before my ADR surgery. I've developed numerous allergies to common foods in the last year, and have always known...
Forum: iSpine 09-22-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,031
Posted By Katie
Oh Steve, what a turn of events. My prayers are...

Oh Steve, what a turn of events. My prayers are with you. I don't know what else to say except good luck with it all. I have to look up all the terms to see exactly what they are doing with you...
Forum: iSpine 09-10-2009, 04:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,334
Posted By Katie
I wonder if it acts the same as abdominal...

I wonder if it acts the same as abdominal adhesions, scar tissue from previous surgeries? There is a surgeon in Germany who specializes in eliminating these, and maybe he would be able to address...
Forum: iSpine 09-10-2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,718
Posted By Katie
I haven't tried the mineral oil that Dale...

I haven't tried the mineral oil that Dale recommends, but know it works with horses, if that's any help :D

I'm on large amounts of narcotics and they have a way of sealing me up tight if I don't...
Forum: iSpine 09-04-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,854
Posted By Katie
Jess, yes same thing. Only it is my arms and...

Jess, yes same thing. Only it is my arms and hands, not just my fingers that are numb. It happens when I type or use my hands for my artwork, etc.

I know from my MRIs that I have fairly severe...
Forum: iSpine 09-02-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,031
Posted By Katie
Bob's statement wasn't so much negative as...

Bob's statement wasn't so much negative as realistic. He's just pointing out the facts, and that may help Steve take another look at where he is heading. I think the Dr. Regan plan is in his best...
Forum: iSpine 08-23-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,822
Posted By Katie
So true. That's why I'm trying to push the new...

So true. That's why I'm trying to push the new surgeon to get things over and done with before the year is out. Plus I don't want to waste another year of my life in pain, hoping for things to...
Forum: iSpine 08-15-2009, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,445
Posted By Katie
Just curious, did Dr. Bitan not offer to do the...

Just curious, did Dr. Bitan not offer to do the other discogram for you, especially since he did not specify before you went over there? You could have had the other one, couldn't you, if you had...
Forum: iSpine 08-13-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,214
Posted By Katie
Thanks fuzzy. I am of the same opinion now. I...

Thanks fuzzy. I am of the same opinion now. I have been told of three to four consecutive levels and I just cannot wrap my mind around that. Two would be my limit as well, I think. Hybrids if...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,919
Posted By Katie
Michelle, maybe take the time to look at this...

Michelle, maybe take the time to look at this thread, which is posted below in this same page. "Weird complications from pain medications? "

While I started it and listed my problems, there are...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,919
Posted By Katie
They are all narcotics but they all seem to...

They are all narcotics but they all seem to affect me differently it seems. And hopefully you as well. How about Lyrica, which is not a narcotic, from what I understand? Or amytriptilene (sp?),...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,214
Posted By Katie
Fuzzy, do you mean that you wouldn't have more...

Fuzzy, do you mean that you wouldn't have more than two ADR in total, or in one area? Like you, I've got four or five levels needing work, depending on who you talk to. Dr. B in NY says hybrid is...
Forum: iSpine 08-10-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,919
Posted By Katie
MIchelle, don't ever, ever apologize for your...

MIchelle, don't ever, ever apologize for your posts. We understand the position you are in and have nothing but empathy.

I have posted before about weird reactions to most pain medications. ...
Forum: iSpine 08-10-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,445
Posted By Katie
I am soooooo glad to hear this! And a bit...

I am soooooo glad to hear this! And a bit envious that you have a date ;) Please don't disappear till then. We would miss you too much.
Forum: iSpine 08-09-2009, 02:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,780
Posted By Katie
Your posts are full of wisdom and foresight, and...

Your posts are full of wisdom and foresight, and I really enjoy hearing from you. It really sucks (for lack of a better word) to be 'special', doesn't it. ;)
Forum: iSpine 08-09-2009, 02:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,319
Posted By Katie
Liz deserves all the credit ;) She pointed out...

Liz deserves all the credit ;) She pointed out that thread to me, and brought the metal allergy question to the forefront. While I always had it in the back of my mind, since I have so many new...
Forum: iSpine 08-08-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,780
Posted By Katie
It's great that you are able to narrow it down. ...

It's great that you are able to narrow it down. In regards to the steroid injections and your question about why they don't work, can you tell me if you have had odd reactions to other medications...
Forum: iSpine 08-08-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,031
Posted By Katie
Oh Steve, I am so sorry, and can certainly...

Oh Steve, I am so sorry, and can certainly empathize with your pain (as can most here)

Is it (pain) worse than before surgery? Any news on Dr. Regan? Your composure throughout this whole...
Forum: iSpine 08-07-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,780
Posted By Katie
I've had the same reaction, unfortunately. The...

I've had the same reaction, unfortunately. The first couple helped a tiny bit, the rest did nothing or made things worse. All the doctor said was that it works for some and not others.

I refused...
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