Forum: iSpine
07-08-2013, 05:05 AM
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Forum: iSpine
07-07-2013, 05:51 PM
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Forum: iSpine
07-07-2013, 02:04 AM
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Forum: iSpine
07-07-2013, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 44
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Hi Randy,
I actually live in Duarte, almost in...
Hi Randy,
I actually live in Duarte, almost in Monrovia now. Still neighbors. I am no good at interpreting MRi's that is for sure . but in reading yours what i want to say first is i have had some...
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Forum: iSpine
07-02-2013, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
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Sagittal Correction surgery
I just saw a new spine surgeon yesterday. My big concern right now is my lack of ability to stand up anywhere near straight. Walking is a problem as well , I can make it a few steps feeling like i am...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-02-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,317
I'm sorry you are still in enough pain to need...
I'm sorry you are still in enough pain to need pain meds. I have had several surgeries on all 3 parts of my spine and am still in pain as well. Some in my neck down to my shoulder blade and some in...
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Forum: iSpine
06-27-2013, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 20,683
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Forum: iSpine
06-26-2013, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 20,683
I have had many ESI's. I was really scared with...
I have had many ESI's. I was really scared with the first one, but now that they are so routine for me , no big deal. I look forward to the afternoon relaxing. My doc uses general anesthesia as he...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
06-21-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,931
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Forum: iSpine
06-18-2013, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,638
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Forum: iSpine
06-17-2013, 03:03 AM
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Forum: Insurance Issues
06-17-2013, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,746
I now have a lawyer who works with a foundation...
I now have a lawyer who works with a foundation sending in an appeal for me for the growth hormone i have been denied for a year. As an adult the growth hormone helps with bone hardening. As a child...
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Forum: iSpine
06-13-2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,071
Congrats on getting one side done. That is one...
Congrats on getting one side done. That is one procedure i have never had . I was in Phoenix once in the summer, it was very hot. I was there for a convention dealing with the blind, which was my...
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Forum: iSpine
06-12-2013, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 2
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Welcome Mike,
I'm afraid i have no experience...
Welcome Mike,
I'm afraid i have no experience with ADR, i have had extensive spine surgery, but my bone quality is pretty poor. I just saw that no one with experience answered you and wanted to wish...
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Forum: iSpine
06-08-2013, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 8
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It is a very cool photo Gil. I too had an EMG...
It is a very cool photo Gil. I too had an EMG which shows some damage to L5 . my leg pain is mostly on the other side when i walk any distance though. Other things going on through the Emg but i am...
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Forum: iSpine
06-07-2013, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,808
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Forum: iSpine
06-06-2013, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,638
I am very up for a dog beach trip.
I agree...
I am very up for a dog beach trip.
I agree that i must be up for an easy recovery. I only remember one from the kyphoplasty!! Possibly one other one with only my spine surgeon around to prescribe...
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Forum: iSpine
06-03-2013, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,638
Hi Mark,
Thank you for replying. Is the...
Hi Mark,
Thank you for replying. Is the recovery easier or harder than the posterior approach.? I know my doc said he would not do another posterior approach on me as i have been cut open too many...
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Forum: iSpine
06-01-2013, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,638
Anyone Had Anterior Interbody Fusion?
Hi,
I think I am about to have a new surgery for me. An anterior approach to try to get my lumbar spine to fuse . We will leave L5-S1 alone , i think. I have chronic fractures at L2 and L4 so my doc...
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Forum: iSpine
06-01-2013, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,071
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Forum: iSpine
05-29-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,161
My spine is almost totally fused . From my...
My spine is almost totally fused . From my research the L5-S1 area does not have much motion. That is what you loose with fusion. The other lumbar areas have more motion so if it is only the lowest...
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Forum: iSpine
05-27-2013, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 5
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I am also 55 and just came back from a trip to...
I am also 55 and just came back from a trip to South Florida to visit my family, they have all migrated there. Originally from Rhode Island.
Do you have a pain management doctor? If not you need to...
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Forum: iSpine
05-26-2013, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,905
Hi ,
I want to welcome you to the forum. I'm...
Hi ,
I want to welcome you to the forum. I'm sorry you have to be here though. As you can see through my signature i am pretty much fused from C4 straight thru L5. The lower lumbar area may not be...
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2013, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,510
Lauren i have had 2 chronic compression...
Lauren i have had 2 chronic compression fractures, one at L2 and the other at L4. I just had a ct that showed they are still there not healed. Do you have any imaging to show their condition? I just...
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2013, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,191
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