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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-22-2009, 03:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,161
Posted By sahuaro
Great news, indeed! Wishing you a continued...

Great news, indeed! Wishing you a continued smooth recovery with the pain becoming a more and more distant memory.
Forum: iSpine 10-21-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By sahuaro
Did your doc just read the report or did he...

Did your doc just read the report or did he actually look at the films?
The reason I am asking is that I saw several neurologists and neurosurgeons who just read the report and then told me that I...
Forum: iSpine 10-08-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,566
Posted By sahuaro
It is interesting that the producers of the film...

It is interesting that the producers of the film chose to feature the ADR issue.
I too would like to see this get major network air time--I wonder if they've sent it to 60 Minutes, CNN, etc. and if...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-06-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,800
Posted By sahuaro
Once again, thank you so much, Maria, for posting...

Once again, thank you so much, Maria, for posting this site. Lots (tons) of info here which reminded me of my struggle when initially diagnosed with osteopenia, with whether I should take the...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-05-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,800
Posted By sahuaro
Allan: Osteoporosis is defined as T scores...

Allan:
Osteoporosis is defined as T scores below -2.5. T scores compare your bone density to women in their 30's (yes, women); Z scores compare to women in your age range. I don't know if the...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-05-2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,800
Posted By sahuaro
Excellent info, Maria. Thank you for posting...

Excellent info, Maria. Thank you for posting this.
Collagen--interesting and makes sense.
Forum: iSpine 10-04-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,339
Posted By sahuaro
The observation about yoga is quite interesting. ...

The observation about yoga is quite interesting. I've been wondering if the changed mechanics of the spine after ADR (or fusion, for that matter) have been studied sufficiently in vivo to provide...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-04-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,800
Posted By sahuaro
Fossomax and Actonel are both in pill form; it is...

Fossomax and Actonel are both in pill form; it is the Forteo that requires injection. For some reason, I re-read the patient insert for Actonel this morning and it comes in different doses for...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-03-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,800
Posted By sahuaro
Allan: I don't understand why your pharmacist...

Allan:
I don't understand why your pharmacist said there is no bone growth in adults--they may not get longer (you don't get taller), but bone is living tissue and there is (or should be) turnover...
Forum: iSpine 10-03-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,339
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: I am so sorry that you are experiencing...

Mark:
I am so sorry that you are experiencing such a horrific degree of pain.
The pain I experienced on waking from surgery was thoracic, not cervical, and it was bad, so I think I have an idea of...
Forum: iSpine 09-29-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,794
Posted By sahuaro
I was thinking there might be something...

I was thinking there might be something (medication) that would block your allergic reaction but a quick goggle search indicated that aside from cortisone--which has its own problems--there isn't...
Forum: iSpine 09-29-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,794
Posted By sahuaro
I don't know why the manufacturers wouldn't give...

I don't know why the manufacturers wouldn't give you that information since it is in the research literature and can be found on the internet. I do know that the Prestige ST is made of stainless...
Forum: iSpine 09-28-2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 43,465
Posted By sahuaro
Thank you for the update, Mark. How wonderful...

Thank you for the update, Mark. How wonderful that Steve is doing so well and I am wishing him a smooth and thorough recovery. Rather astounding findings re the infection.
Mark: you've seen many,...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 09-25-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,859
Posted By sahuaro
This is very disturbing from both ends: first,...

This is very disturbing from both ends: first, that a device was approved because of political/financial pressure and second that it will be more difficult to have new devices approved.:(
Forum: iSpine 08-05-2009, 03:21 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 43,465
Posted By sahuaro
Steve: I've been following what has become your...

Steve:
I've been following what has become your saga and am so sorry you have been put through the mill. Just want you to know that Dr. Regan did my surgery and I know you will be in good hands....
Forum: iSpine 07-17-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,805
Posted By sahuaro
Didn't see my PT but spoke to a trainer who had...

Didn't see my PT but spoke to a trainer who had the surgery:
He said the first few days you need to not move around much, keep the knee elevated and iced. However, he also said that he was crazy...
Forum: iSpine 07-17-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,805
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: Did you get an answer from your surgeon...

Mark:
Did you get an answer from your surgeon yet?
I will probably run into my PT later and will ask him.
Forum: Community Support - NSR 07-15-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,953
Posted By sahuaro
Mark: Wishing you all the best with the surgery...

Mark:
Wishing you all the best with the surgery and recovery.
The MRI of my right shoulder did not at all give an accurate picture of the extent of damage; my ortho was insistent that I did not...
Forum: iSpine 06-28-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,062
Posted By sahuaro
To make your complaint stronger, it would be...

To make your complaint stronger, it would be helpful if you looked on the Medical Board website for rules and statutes related to the practice of medicine and could cite which rules and statutes he...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-25-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,163
Posted By sahuaro
Great news, Mark! The knowing I was truly...

Great news, Mark!

The knowing I was truly better came with the realization that I no longer was constantly thinking that I was tired of living in this body.

Please say more about the mud...
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2009, 01:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,034
Posted By sahuaro
My personal trainer has indicated that the...

My personal trainer has indicated that the elliptical is a good machine for lumbar patients because it puts less strain on the lower back. She also recommends recumbent bikes or stationery bikes as...
Forum: iSpine 05-21-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 43,465
Posted By sahuaro
Steve: I am chiming in late here because I've...

Steve:
I am chiming in late here because I've been trying to avoid the full impact of the implications of what you are dealing with. I am so sorry this has happened and that you are now in pain. ...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Posted By sahuaro
A T score less than -1.0 indicates osteopenia; a...

A T score less than -1.0 indicates osteopenia; a T score less than -2.5 indicates osteoporosis. The scores are a way of comparing your bone density to the average bone density of a 20-something...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Posted By sahuaro
I believe that treefrog is correct in saying it...

I believe that treefrog is correct in saying it depends on the severity of osteopenia. I have osteopenia but was able to raise my scores with Actonel (one of the biophosphanates) and did receive...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 05-18-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,032
Posted By sahuaro
My sincerest condolences for your sudden and big...

My sincerest condolences for your sudden and big loss.
You are the second person I've heard of who discovered a half-sibling after a parent's death and my husband and I both found out previously...
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