Forum: iSpine
10-03-2009, 08:25 PM
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2009, 05:27 PM
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2009, 03:46 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
09-30-2009, 01:47 AM
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Forum: iSpine
09-29-2009, 07:15 AM
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Forum: iSpine
09-29-2009, 03:30 AM
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Forum: iSpine
09-29-2009, 02:03 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
09-22-2009, 02:16 PM
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Forum: iSpine
09-10-2009, 04:00 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
09-10-2009, 03:56 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
09-04-2009, 04:11 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2009, 03:43 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-23-2009, 06:13 PM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-15-2009, 05:41 AM
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Forum: iSpine
08-13-2009, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 28
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-12-2009, 07:34 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-12-2009, 07:24 AM
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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?),...
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Forum: iSpine
08-12-2009, 03:38 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2009, 02:35 PM
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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. ...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2009, 03:38 AM
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Forum: iSpine
08-09-2009, 02:04 AM
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Forum: iSpine
08-09-2009, 02:00 AM
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-08-2009, 02:37 PM
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Forum: iSpine
08-08-2009, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 211
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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...
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Forum: iSpine
08-07-2009, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,780
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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