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Forum: Abstracts and Articles 03-02-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,694
I have it lined up to downhill ski, for the first...

I have it lined up to downhill ski, for the first time since my ADR Surgery over two years ago, this coming Wednesday, for a little night skiing. We have had about 116" of snow so far and more on the...
Forum: Insurance Issues 03-01-2009, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,122
I must be a rarity in getting mine covered. I had...

I must be a rarity in getting mine covered. I had a lawsuit against the homeowner whose dog took me out on my bicycle. I also had been denied twice from BC/BS prior to the surgery and was...
Forum: iSpine 02-28-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,490
I also hope this surgery is a resounding success....

I also hope this surgery is a resounding success. Good-luck CindyLou. :)

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 02-28-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,708
Welcome to the forum here. I sure hope that you...

Welcome to the forum here. I sure hope that you get your appeal resolved with the government. I can imagine how anxiety producing this process is.

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 02-28-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,451
Your story is a classic one for heart disease in...

Your story is a classic one for heart disease in young males. Your persistence paid off though as most males would be in denial all the way to the grave with those symptoms. I also wish I would have...
Forum: iSpine 02-27-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,692
Hang in there Linda. You've gone through a lot of...

Hang in there Linda. You've gone through a lot of rough roads and continue to come out swinging. God Bless You. I pray that you are healed sooner than later.

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 02-27-2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,285
Hang in there Bob. Without our health we have...

Hang in there Bob. Without our health we have nothing. Karma has a way of catching up to people. I hope your supervisor eats his words some day. I see this with employees that work for me. I let them...
Forum: iSpine 02-27-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,628
This is awesome news CindyLou. I sure hope this...

This is awesome news CindyLou. I sure hope this is the answer to all of the issues you have been going through lately. I am keeping a close eye on your outcome in case I end up where you are going.
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Forum: iSpine 02-27-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,122
Your MRI is showing discs encroaching on the...

Your MRI is showing discs encroaching on the spinal cord which is a dangerous position to be in. I agree with mark, that is nasty looking. It sounds like you met with an ego rather than a surgeon....
Forum: Community Support - NSR 02-23-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,197
I agree wholeheartedly with Dale. Grieving is...

I agree wholeheartedly with Dale. Grieving is such an individualized experience, and the family may be satisfying his wishes. I did not get to see my Father, nor my Mother prior to their deaths. I...
Forum: iSpine 02-23-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,692
Linda: You have gone through hell and back....

Linda:

You have gone through hell and back. I so want this to work for you and, will pray an extra amount for you. :D

Hang in there. All good sounding so far. :D

Your friend,

Terry Newton
Forum: iSpine 02-23-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,201
I recommended this on your other post before...

I recommended this on your other post before seeing this one. I know there are side effects reported for Neurontin and Lyrica. I have never heard of somone turning in to the Green-Eyed Monster from...
Forum: iSpine 02-23-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,751
You could ask for either Neurontin or Lyrica to...

You could ask for either Neurontin or Lyrica to deal with the nerve pain which is quite common after this type of surgery. I have tried both but preferred the Lyrica as it tends to act more locally...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-22-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,732
Muscle spasms are normal after a surgery that...

Muscle spasms are normal after a surgery that involved cutting through muscle. Your body is healing and, spasms are muscle's nerves firing causing an involuntary response. My stitches used to feel...
Forum: iSpine 02-22-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,639
Justin: At least you have an answer now, my...

Justin:

At least you have an answer now, my friend, and a solution for your symptoms. How does this take the vertebrae off of the cord where it is compressing on the spinal cord itself? Did they...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 02-22-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,380
Good luck with everything Justin. I hop you keep...

Good luck with everything Justin. I hop you keep me apprised of your situation while you are gone. I definitely want to hear how you are doing and everything. You hang in there as, you will be missed...
Forum: iSpine 02-21-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,201
You might want to see about getting on Lyrica for...

You might want to see about getting on Lyrica for the pain. Lyrica is a medication that targets the nerves and it acts locally instead of globally like Neurontin. I had horrible feet burning, cramps...
Forum: iSpine 02-21-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,852
Bob: Your sense of humor is amazing no...

Bob:

Your sense of humor is amazing no matter the pain you are in. This story of the doctor brought laughter tears to my eyes. :D

I hope the injections work for you. Mine did for me. I got them...
Forum: iSpine 02-21-2009, 04:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,305
Again; You hang in there CindyLou. You are a good...

Again; You hang in there CindyLou. You are a good person and deserve to have a pain free life. I hope this is the answer to your prayers and that God works through the surgeon to repair your spinal...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-20-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,732
The disc looks interesting in that it may mimic...

The disc looks interesting in that it may mimic the cushioning effect of our bodies natural discs. How promising. It will be interesting to hear of your continued healing and progression with these...
Forum: iSpine 02-20-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,305
CindyLou: I sure hope this is the answer for...

CindyLou:

I sure hope this is the answer for you and the end of your pain. If not the end, at least lessened so that you can have your quality of life back. I also am wondering about the down time...
Forum: iSpine 02-20-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,751
Butterflies tend to work just as good to hold the...

Butterflies tend to work just as good to hold the wound together until it closes up naturally. I ran a razor blade in to my arm, and did not want to go to the doctor, so I taped the wound myself and...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-19-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 18,873
Phylly: Thank-you for asking about my...

Phylly:

Thank-you for asking about my health. I am doing fine since my injections. They seem to last me about three months so I am hoping that they last longer this time around. I am almost at the...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 02-19-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,470
My dentist has insisted that, for the three years...

My dentist has insisted that, for the three years following my 4 level ADR surgery, that I take a dose of antibiotics one hour prior to any dental work. Better safe than sorry in my opinion.

Terry...
Forum: iSpine 02-18-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,184
I am very curious why this is stated like this....

I am very curious why this is stated like this. What would an inversion table do to the artificial discs?

Terry Newton
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