Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-09-2011, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 17
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aren't there others using M6
Mark, from what I have read, there are several others using the M6, right? I had made contact with a surgeon in California that was going to be doing some trails at Stenum. I had the paper work, lots...
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Forum: iSpine
03-07-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,832
problem though
I would like to know more from the makers, but when you Google you can't seem to get a clear answer....But they are promissing to say the least.
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Forum: iSpine
03-07-2011, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,816
Not an exact science
I guess it is why they call it practicing medicine. They told me that they thought it was my facet joints.
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Forum: iSpine
02-24-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,816
Mark you said it
I wondered that myself...They give you locals and steriods all at once in this multi-level deal and you feel great for about 5day-2weeks and then the rhizotomy barely touched it. Also, they will only...
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Forum: iSpine
02-24-2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,832
Recently approved FDA devices
The Food and Drug Administration issued 18 spine devices 510(k) clearances in January, according to an FDA report.
1. Synthes 6.0 COCR and CPT TI-3 Rods from Synthes Spine.
2. Caliber Spacer...
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Forum: iSpine
02-20-2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,735
trigeminal neuralgia
is anyone here having facial pain? i have sting pain in my face. it sometimes feels constant and sometimes comes and goes. but it is everyday. :confused:
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Forum: iSpine
02-20-2011, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,816
rhizotomy did not really help
they said it was my facet joints and true when they did the test injections it gave me some relief but the rhizotomy failed. i barely have 50 % better on the left at one level and none on the right....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-20-2011, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,768
fusion vs adr
i guess it depends on what is the need for the surgery. if you have ddd then fusion will most likely not help. it may lead to more ddd because of the stress. if it is from an injury fusion may be...
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Forum: iSpine
02-17-2011, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 22,303
virtical mri
There is a palce called up and open MRI in Richardson, TX. I have followed up on. They take a .70 tesla with or without contrast with you sitting up right in an open MRI. Most MRI are taken lying...
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Forum: iSpine
02-11-2011, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,417
Tmj ?
I have found that the stress from my neck causes me to clinch my teeth at night. It started about two years ago. I got a bite gaurd to wear at night while I sleep and it's much better. You can get...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-11-2011, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,595
Hum??
How loose is the screw? I would have someone else take a look. A loose screw could lead to a looser screw. If that comes out, not all the way, but even a bit more, it could rub on soft tissues; could...
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Forum: iSpine
02-11-2011, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,651
Hi Steve, keep this in mind
There is a difference between acute pain and chronic pain. Sometimes, there does need to be an ajustment of dosage after initial Rx to see if it still helps. The Lyrica side effects did not go away...
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Forum: iSpine
02-10-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,089
Gosh Maria, it's like reading my own story
I too have head aches and neck pain. I know though for a fact that it's my neck causing the head aches. I already have a 3 level fusion, but it has placed stress/pressure on the levels above and...
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 13,874
I just had it done
As you can see from my sig, I have recently had this done. They usually won't do more than one level at a time, something about sever dizziness. It helped the left side, the right side not so much....
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2011, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Update
My cycle regulated on Feb 1st. I had facet injections 12/28 my period was due Jan 1st. It did not start, 2 weeks later I had spotting. Then I had the actual rhizotomy 1/13. Again two weeks later some...
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,651
It scary to take new drugs
Everytime I try a new drug, like Lyrica, I have side effects. I know Lyrica is not for me, as I like to have wine with dinner and drink beer on the weekends in the summer. It comes with a strong...
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Forum: iSpine
01-30-2011, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
it's off topic somewhat
I know it's off topic to a degree, but it was my spine injections that put this in motion. i am going to give it another 2 weeks and if it doesn't settle back to normal, then I will see my gyn....
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
Thank you Maria
I mean they had me so upset and freaking out...My mother had regular cycles until her mid 50's. The only reason she had a hysterectomy was because of fibriod tumors of which I do not have. MY job is...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,413
okay really anyone?
I had test facet injections done 12/28, my period was due to start 1/2, it did not. two weeks later some spotting, but nothing. up until now i was like a clock. every 29 days....then i have the...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,248
Glad to meet you
You've come to the right support site.
I have been on several, and this is the best.
I have never had anyone seem to care as much as Mark does.
The people on here really share a lot of good...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,899
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,937
Well, if this makes you feel any better
I lived in Baumholder Germany for three years with my ex-spouse. He was US Army...Anyway, I still remember the basics, but never really learned German fluently. Funny thing is, when I watch movies, I...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2011, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,283
my goodness
200 docs and no one to step up. I love it when they suggest things that you have already done that have NOT worked. It's like, does anyone really read the file? I mean they ask for all of this info...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-26-2011, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,372
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Forum: iSpine
01-25-2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,907
Someone really wants to impress
Why isn't there more options out there for medical loans? It sad that so many want to go to Europe for treatment, but without insurance to cover the cost of what we know has great sucess, many can...
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