Forum: iSpine
06-05-2009, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,101
Demary
Hey you...remember me? I think what other people are saying makes sense. Who was it that said you shouldn't have a discogram? I think this would be good to share with others because from what I...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
05-30-2009, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,914
Kaiser
I have Kaiser no. CA also. I have an appt. to see the surgeon in a week. I knew they were kinda inexperienced but this is crazy!!! I have two other appts. with non Kaiser docs and think that is the...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-30-2009, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,500
Your post
I'm so glad you posted this!!!! This is awesome news and congratulations. The idea of bowling terrorizes me (I'm pre surgery). We need to hear about good stories to inspire us and this is just what I...
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Forum: iSpine
05-30-2009, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,192
replies
Thanks so much for the responses guys. I saw the video and contacted them in regards to trials. None were in my area. I guess so much of this is a waiting game. Waiting for new treatments, etc. but...
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2009, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,192
Dascor disc arthoplasty system
Hi, here is another name for what I was asking if anyone knew anything about this. If anyone has any information I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2009, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,739
Everyone's responses
I'm so glad to read this post. I'm going through this also but I'm trying not to think about it too much until June when I see all the surgeons.
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Forum: iSpine
05-26-2009, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,510
Foraminoplasty
Can anyone tell me more about this procedure? I am looking into it from a suggestion of someone here. It seems an interesting alternative to fixing the problem of annular tears and I've heard next to...
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Forum: iSpine
05-26-2009, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,166
Your trip
Call the hospital and tell them where you are arriving and that you need transportation instructions! I am sure someone there will be able to help you. Very best of luck!!!
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2009, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
thanks
Thanks again for all the info.
Hey fuzzy...that's some beard you got!!!!!
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2009, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Maria
Thank you SO much for this information!!!! I will speak to doctor about it as soon as she returns. She is out of office. Thank you!!!
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2009, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,202
Your trip
I am thinking of you and wishing you the very best!!!!!
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Forum: iSpine
05-21-2009, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Interesting!
Ok, thank you for that information. I have put a call into the doc right after I got my results to see if there is something more she can do for me while I am on the arimidex (estrogen blocker)...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
height
I think I'm a little shorter but for sure I''m fatter!!! does this count?
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Bone density results
Hi, this is what I received from the doctor yesterday!
I hae osteopenia (between normal and osteoporosis). The reading:
SPINE BMD=0.87 g/cm2
SPINE T score=1.6
SPINE Z score = 0.7
TOTAL HIP...
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2009, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,406
Bone Density Results
Hi, I do have doctor appointments in the future but will be waiting awhile. In the meantime does anyone have any knowledge of the following? I got my bone density test back. Not what I had hoped for....
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2009, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,265
Adr
Jason, I'll be rooting for you!!!! Where are you having it done? Let us know how things are working out.
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-17-2009, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,630
What I do for fun? Ok...I'll give it a go.
Well that's changed an aufull lot since my accident but I'll give this my best shot!
1. Walking/mini hiking with my dog. I'm in love with my animals
2. i love to be up in the mountains...I'm not...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
05-17-2009, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,329
Cervical vs. Lumbar
Someone please tell me if I am mistaken but according to many posts I have read, it appears that cervical ADR surgery has had more sucses than lumbar. Perhaps this was part of the reasoning.
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Forum: iSpine
05-17-2009, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 43,467
Follow up on surgery
I saw that several places had said they did not want do follow up for "legal" reasons. I was interested in specifically what those were and where in their contracts they stated that? I only ask...
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Forum: iSpine
05-17-2009, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,249
Jess
Jess, glad that is done. I have mine last week and will get the results soon. I am going to see the Ortho surgeon at my HMO to discuss surgery although I do not think I will have them do it. Long...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-16-2009, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,033
Father died last night
Hi all,
My father died last night. I'm in shock. I also found out that I have a half brother I didn't know about. I googled him and wrote to him. I just feel overwhelmed today. Akkkk. D.
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Forum: iSpine
05-14-2009, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,249
Tests
Jess, I'm not sure I understood if you were having the bone density test or the facet block. How are you doing? I think by now you have had the test?
Tree, I am so rooting for you and the best...
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Forum: iSpine
05-14-2009, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,249
Keep plugging away
Well I had my facet block and it didn't help at all. I also had my bone density test which I am still awaiting the results for. I have two appointments with surgeons in June and just can't wait to...
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Forum: iSpine
05-14-2009, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,942
The elephant in the room
Thanks for posting this. I haven't had surgery yet but this is a big question for me. I have often had big flare ups after sex and know some things that clearly don't work for me. I love to please my...
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Forum: iSpine
05-07-2009, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,260
Getting others involved
Jess, I think this is a good topic. I recently wrote to my step father and brother and asked for help...any help. Anything they could offer even if it was just a talk.
For me it's really hard to...
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