Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-12-2009, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
Cathy,
I am having ADR.
There is an...
Cathy,
I am having ADR.
There is an adjacent segment underneath L5/S1 and that is your SI Joints. Unfortunately, from what I have read, fusion puts a lot of loading pressure on the SI joints....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-12-2009, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
re: the new news
I hope so, too. Cathy.
The news is beginning to sink in as I have my first pre-op appt with my primary doctor tomorrow so I can be medically cleared for the surgery.
Now I am worrying about how I...
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Forum: iSpine
05-12-2009, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,621
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2009, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,621
Michelle Maree,
the usual spelling here is...
Michelle Maree,
the usual spelling here is Marie. She is my first so I wanted her to be unique and I really loved the name.
She doesn't always like it because people cannot spell it or pronounce...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-11-2009, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,469
Mark,
Not to confuse you, but I realized...
Mark,
Not to confuse you, but I realized that I was seeing you on that other forum. i hope MSY, if he can help you, does.
Yes, I agree with you getting and finding the best surgeon for you is...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-11-2009, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
to answer your question.
Funny, Maria.
Now I am confused.:p
I think you are mixing me up with Phylly, after all we both look alike. LOL.
I had L4/5 ADR in 2008 (DDD).
Started with new symptoms just short of six months...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-11-2009, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,469
Mark,
I am sorry you are in so much pain. ...
Mark,
I am sorry you are in so much pain.
I know in an earlier post I asked if you have seen Matthew Scott-Young, the Australian doctor that does ADRs? I believe he is in Queensland? I do not...
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2009, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,853
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2009, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,823
Fyi
I had swollen feet (they were big!!!) after I gave birth to my son and was at home so i called the doctor and the doctor on call insisted I go to the ER.
The reason is that after pregnancy you can...
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Forum: iSpine
05-10-2009, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,621
Michelle Maree,
BTW, I just had to say this...
Michelle Maree,
BTW, I just had to say this but my daughter's name is Maree Michelle, with Michelle her middle name. I rarely see the name Maree. So I thought it uncanny that you have both her...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-10-2009, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,389
Terry,
What a nice "little" yard you have...
Terry,
What a nice "little" yard you have there.:D
Really nice.
I saw the pond before I read the caption and all I could think was, "are those koi in that pond?"
Wondering where do the fish go...
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Forum: iSpine
05-09-2009, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,621
Jess,
Hope is a good thing.
I know about...
Jess,
Hope is a good thing.
I know about the kids, although I only have four.
My youngest is four.
My oldest is 18.
They can be, "me, me, me".
Usually it is can i have some money.
The two...
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Forum: iSpine
05-08-2009, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,621
Jess,
I think you will be fine and you CAN...
Jess,
I think you will be fine and you CAN DO THiS.
It may seem overwhelming to you now, but soon you will be on the other side.
Think about the pain relief you will eventually experience....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-08-2009, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
new news
Well,
It looks like i am facing surgery again.
My doctor did listen to me and I am either going to have surgery in June or early July. I am still kind of in shock even though I knew this was a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-07-2009, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,260
phylly,
I was just trying to look it up, did...
phylly,
I was just trying to look it up, did not find what I was looking for, but did find interesting LA Times article.
I saw it on the news a little while back. They had found that botox...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-06-2009, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 18,888
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-06-2009, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,260
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-06-2009, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
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Forum: iSpine
05-06-2009, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,941
this soon will pass...
Jess,
Hang in there.
It is normal to be scared and try not to worry too much.
Easier said than done.
You will make it to the other side.
Homemade wine, huh?
Do you have a vineyard?
My...
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Forum: iSpine
05-06-2009, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,267
CindyLou,
Yes, I would be asking, "Why me?" ...
CindyLou,
Yes, I would be asking, "Why me?"
You call and get an earlier appt or get on a waiting list. Two weeks is a long time to wait if you are in a lot of pain.
I know from working front...
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Forum: iSpine
05-06-2009, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,050
Mary,
You nearly gave me HEART FAILURE when...
Mary,
You nearly gave me HEART FAILURE when you said you had heart failure. I thought you were serious for a second or two.
Yes, it is a shock when you get the surgery verdict.
A second...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-04-2009, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
Thanks Cathy,
I think i am at the point...
Thanks Cathy,
I think i am at the point where something needs to be done.
I have exhausted all conservative care, now.
I think I'm in denial about how bad my back is. It seems to have gone...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-03-2009, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
Thanks Kathy,
I would think the disc at...
Thanks Kathy,
I would think the disc at L5/S1, that produced pain during the discogram, is the culprit.
I don't know what the next step is because I don't see the doctor until Thursday.
Up until...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-02-2009, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 49,834
moving along
Well I did the facet thing on Thursday and bottom line it did not work.
My PM doctor does not believe that my facets are causing me pain.
I had four levels tested, which is eight injections.:eek:
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Forum: iSpine
05-02-2009, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,530
Syxx,
Infection can set in quickly. IMHO, I...
Syxx,
Infection can set in quickly. IMHO, I would just keep checking the site for signs and symptoms of infection.
Your doctor should have told you to look for increased redness, a feeling of...
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