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Forum: iSpine 08-06-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,320
Posted By Katie
Energy, I got the information and hint of...

Energy, I got the information and hint of possible allergy problems from people on here and another board. Liz recommended I look up another person's post about her problems after ADR surgery, and...
Forum: iSpine 08-06-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,320
Posted By Katie
Is there any chance that you are allergic to the...

Is there any chance that you are allergic to the various metals in the artificial discs? I am having blood work done before I have ADR or fusion as I have numerous allergies including one to nickel....
Forum: iSpine 08-04-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,320
Posted By Katie
How in the *ell did that happen? I thought that...

How in the *ell did that happen? I thought that with the movement and space between the levels that this would not be possible.

Where did you have the surgery, and what has your surgeon said? ...
Forum: iSpine 08-04-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Dear Lord Steve, I feel sick for you. I can't...

Dear Lord Steve, I feel sick for you. I can't believe they play with people's lives like this. Actually, I do believe it, as they are doing similar stuff with me at the appeal level.

I've often...
Forum: iSpine 08-02-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,587
Posted By Katie
Found it. There were quite a number of websites...

Found it. There were quite a number of websites about it, but this is a quote from "ScienceBlog"

Voltaren (75 mg twice daily) was associated with rates of heart attack that were 51 percent and...
Forum: iSpine 08-02-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,587
Posted By Katie
That's quite interesting Dale. But wasn't...

That's quite interesting Dale.

But wasn't Voltaren or Celebrex discontinued here in Canada because of the serious side effects...heart problems or something? I will check it out. My mom was on...
Forum: iSpine 07-31-2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,788
Posted By Katie
I was assuming that the surgeon was also worried...

I was assuming that the surgeon was also worried about causing a lot of new pain from stretching the ligaments, etc. so much? That is called distraction pain, isn't it?

Mark, thanks so much for...
Forum: iSpine 07-29-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,637
Posted By Katie
Actually I am on a low dose of one. How did you...

Actually I am on a low dose of one. How did you come to find out about a potential problem between them and why would my pharmacist or a doctor not catch it? Thanks for the link. Off to read it...
Forum: iSpine 07-27-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,788
Posted By Katie
So Eddy, they tried to do a fusion and it didn't...

So Eddy, they tried to do a fusion and it didn't work? Can you give me a few more details please? What do you mean that the last surgery was awful?

Sorry that you are in such misery.
Forum: iSpine 07-26-2009, 01:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,788
Posted By Katie
Hi fuzzy, I want to reply to this: "Oh...

Hi fuzzy,

I want to reply to this:

"Oh I didn't read you whole post. You say your insurance will not pay for "emergency treatment" with any of the other surgeons? And you have to file appeals?...
Forum: iSpine 07-25-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,637
Posted By Katie
Hi Betsy, As to your new symptoms, it may...

Hi Betsy,

As to your new symptoms, it may be that you are developing new sensitivities. I discovered something new that upsets the apple cart which I have been around for years with no...
Forum: iSpine 07-25-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,788
Posted By Katie
Self fusing discs-surgery or leave them?

Like most patients, I have conflicting opinions from several surgeons.

My C5/6 level is severely compressing my spinal cord, and the 4/5 is bad but not as severe. Hoffman and hyperreflexion tests...
Forum: iSpine 07-22-2009, 03:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,637
Posted By Katie
I am so happy to hear from someone else who has...

I am so happy to hear from someone else who has this problem. Misery loves company, as much as I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Today was another bad one, or tonight actually. A storm came in too...
Forum: iSpine 07-20-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,637
Posted By Katie
shar, there were reports about bad batches of...

shar, there were reports about bad batches of Fentanyl not so long ago, that the patches were releasing too much medication at one time. My prescription was not one of them however.

Thankfully...
Forum: iSpine 07-14-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Steve, how are things going? Please give us an...

Steve, how are things going? Please give us an update if you can.
Forum: iSpine 07-06-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Steve, I hope my post wasn't the one that...

Steve,

I hope my post wasn't the one that made you hide away. I truly meant no offence, and it was a quick response from my gut. I was very confused and concerned at Dr. B's response, and...
Forum: iSpine 06-25-2009, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,101
Posted By Katie
Oh no! I can put some nastier words in there,...

Oh no! I can put some nastier words in there, but will save it for private conversation. :(

I'm sorry things are not working out as hoped.
Forum: iSpine 06-24-2009, 01:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,404
Posted By Katie
Yes it is. When I clicked on the link above, my...

Yes it is. When I clicked on the link above, my virus protection software set off all kinds of alarms. I don't know when you last clicked on that link, but it sure was infected yesterday. ...
Forum: iSpine 06-23-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,404
Posted By Katie
Nice job guys! Thankfully my computer caught...

Nice job guys! Thankfully my computer caught this before i lost everything.

Please everyone ...do not try to open this link!
Forum: iSpine 06-23-2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,404
Posted By Katie
Warning:infected link worm!!!!!!

Great...everyone stop trying to load this...it is a virus/worm!
Forum: iSpine 06-22-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
:eek: That's all I can say. After all the other...

:eek: That's all I can say. After all the other consults, including his own, that's what he comes up with? Holy crap.:eek:

Sorry Steve, god or no god, what if he is wrong, and further waiting...
Forum: Insurance Issues 06-14-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,190
Posted By Katie
Oh my lordie, I feel so bad for you. :( No one...

Oh my lordie, I feel so bad for you. :( No one should be in that position. Does Kaiser not pay for this? I may be confused, but I thought it was just the other NYC doctors who would be draining...
Forum: iSpine 06-14-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,645
Posted By Katie
Hi KK, I'll be thinking of you over the next few...

Hi KK, I'll be thinking of you over the next few days...especially Tuesday ;) I can't sit for long, so could you tell me what they are doing for you? Are you having a disc or fusion or ???? I'm...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-13-2009, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,030
Posted By Katie
Nimblecook, any more progress?

Nimblecook, any more progress?
Forum: iSpine 06-12-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,559
Posted By Katie
Wow, Jess, you are a very tough broad :D Many...

Wow, Jess, you are a very tough broad :D Many kudos for handling it so well by yourself. I know I could if I had to, but much prefer having my wonderful husband close by. He is my rock.

Having...
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