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Forum: iSpine 01-12-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,382
Posted By Eddie G
Cool Stuff. Dr. Vaccaro was the surgeon...

Cool Stuff.

Dr. Vaccaro was the surgeon who approved the disk replacement for my Workers Comp case. He only did Charite at the time so I didn't go to him for my surgery. He was very thorough,...
Forum: iSpine 12-29-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
If anyones interested in seeing my shiny new...

If anyones interested in seeing my shiny new Prodisc, it can be seen at:

www.globalpatientservices.com

User: egrimes
Password: 12345

Click on the films and they get HUGE!
Forum: iSpine 12-29-2006, 06:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
Physical therapy has been kickin my butt, They...

Physical therapy has been kickin my butt, They have me on machines with 30 lbs.(1 tod) 30 times on my legs/hips. They started me on eliptical but the motion of climbing steps/bicycle riding was too...
Forum: iSpine 12-20-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
I've been going to P.T. 3x a week and it has...

I've been going to P.T. 3x a week and it has really made me more flexible & mobile. I still have 7/10 soreness in my back and still some pain down my right leg. Despite my slow recovery, I still feel...
Forum: iSpine 12-04-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,763
Posted By Eddie G
Just in case you see these around too: DDD =...

Just in case you see these around too:

DDD = Degenerative Disc Disease

LBP = Lower Back Pain

PM = Pain Management Doctor

PT = Physical Therapy
Forum: iSpine 11-30-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,895
Posted By Eddie G
They will try to wear you down with denials and...

They will try to wear you down with denials and BS excuses. Don't accept that. Don't give up! That's what they are counting on you to do.
My case was WC so I had more luck getting my company...
Forum: iSpine 11-29-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
Well I've started outpatient physical therapy...

Well I've started outpatient physical therapy this week. I have ALOT more flexibility and hopefully the pain will be subsiding more & more. I still have alot of pain but I feel better when I'm...
Forum: iSpine 11-29-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,541
Posted By Eddie G
Symposium On LBP: Results of ADR *VIDEO*

Here is Carlo Bellabarta and some others discussing things that you would be interested in:
http://www.researchchannel.org/prog/displayevent.aspx?rID=4167&fID=870

I thought this one was even more...
Forum: iSpine 11-20-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,229
Posted By Eddie G
No not an implanted stimulator, just the pads...

No not an implanted stimulator, just the pads that are put on the back. I'm not looking to implant anything else in my spine. My question is about the pads that are put on the back. There seems to be...
Forum: iSpine 11-20-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,229
Posted By Eddie G
To Stim Or Not To Stim?

I begin outpatient physical therapy on Wednesday and Dr. Goldstein has written "electric stim" on my prescription.
Can we have "a show of hands" on who uses electric stim AFTER receiving their...
Forum: iSpine 11-18-2006, 05:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
There are times when I feel like my LBP goes down...

There are times when I feel like my LBP goes down to a 7 but that's usually when I'm laying down. I have CONSTANT leg pain while before it was intermittent. The pops and clicks I hear don't hurt me...
Forum: iSpine 11-18-2006, 02:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,187
Posted By Eddie G
Unfortunately for some people who could benefit...

Unfortunately for some people who could benefit from my recovery progress and films on the other site (you all know which one) I think I am finished with posting over there. I posted my password &...
Forum: iSpine 11-17-2006, 04:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
What should I have to worry about? Should I...

What should I have to worry about? Should I remove my address/telephone #?
I don't mind having people seeing me inside out. I don't need any more problems though either. I'll change a few things I...
Forum: iSpine 11-16-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
Well it's been 23 days and my pain level is the...

Well it's been 23 days and my pain level is the same. I am still walking alot.
I saw Dr. Goldstein yesterday for my first follow-up and he took an X-Ray of my disc and everything is exactly where...
Forum: iSpine 11-14-2006, 03:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
I did get facet joint injections last year that...

I did get facet joint injections last year that gave me no relief and a negative diagnosis. I'm just going to keep giving it time, but my mind remains open to all possibilities.

I can't wait to...
Forum: iSpine 11-13-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
It's 20 days out and I'm still in the same amount...

It's 20 days out and I'm still in the same amount of pain (8/10) that I was in before surgery. I'm still walking alot and stretching. I don't mind waiting too much since I waited for 3 years already....
Forum: iSpine 11-09-2006, 01:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,045
Posted By Eddie G
How cute a little frog Prodisc must look.

How cute a little frog Prodisc must look.
Forum: iSpine 11-07-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,169
Posted By Eddie G
Just keep jumping through their hoops and it WILL...

Just keep jumping through their hoops and it WILL pay off in the end. I got my best help from doctors who were ADR friendly but I had to play their game by their rules. It is definitely a tough game...
Forum: iSpine 11-06-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,757
Posted By Eddie G
Prodisc Surgery With Dr. Goldstein

It's almost 2 weeks post-op. Dr. Goldstein said my operation was a success from his standpoint. My stomach pain is alot better (4.5/10) and I can lay on my side in bed now. I have to sleep with a...
Forum: iSpine 10-17-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,440
Posted By Eddie G
Worker's Comp And F.M.L.A.

How does FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) work if I'm out on a WC injury?
It seems I used up alot of my FMLA time over the past year. I would only miss a day or two at the most, but all the...
Forum: iSpine 10-17-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,800
Posted By Eddie G
Great news! (for all ADR peeps!) The more...

Great news! (for all ADR peeps!) The more approvals the merrier!
Good for you, and for everyone following you, trying to get approved.

Like I've said before, the trick is to refuse the fusion...
Forum: iSpine 10-16-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,934
Posted By Eddie G
Awesome news! I hope I get the same news in 32...

Awesome news! I hope I get the same news in 32 years.

You GO BUOY!
Forum: iSpine 10-16-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,992
Posted By Eddie G
I tell ya, there are days where I'm so drugged...

I tell ya, there are days where I'm so drugged up, I'll fall asleep with my head on the computer and Sweety has to come and get me to come to bed. I'm wary of wearing a backbrace because I sleep in...
Forum: iSpine 10-16-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,526
Posted By Eddie G
I prefer Neurontin over Lyrica. I guess it's just...

I prefer Neurontin over Lyrica. I guess it's just a personal choice but it seems to help my leg pain better. Everyone's different. I am foggy from the Oxy & Valium. I didn't notice foggyness from...
Forum: iSpine 10-08-2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,992
Posted By Eddie G
That sounds like a good recovery to me. But you...

That sounds like a good recovery to me. But you are are on Morphine AND Percoset simultaneously?
How long do you think until you are off the narcotics?

I have had enough of Oxycontin but I sure...
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