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Forum: iSpine 12-29-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,306
Posted By Jim M2
I tried acupressure prior to ADR. It didn't seem...

I tried acupressure prior to ADR. It didn't seem to help at all. The acupressure practitioner, or whatever they're called, showed me many different points so I could acupressure myself. It didn't...
Forum: iSpine 12-25-2009, 01:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,708
Posted By Jim M2
Larry, Thanks for the excellent post.

Larry, Thanks for the excellent post.
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,353
Posted By Jim M2
The question about annulus removal is a good...

The question about annulus removal is a good question. I may have known at one time. It would seem if the annulus is between the two bones, they may not fuse. I sure I've heard of good fusions...
Forum: iSpine 12-22-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,708
Posted By Jim M2
I'm hoping to see some first hand rhizo outcomes...

I'm hoping to see some first hand rhizo outcomes too. I'm scheduled to see the PM doctor at Univ Wash Pain Center in Feb.
Forum: iSpine 12-13-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,607
Posted By Jim M2
JKDE, I don't do chiros. They did me bad. ...

JKDE,

I don't do chiros. They did me bad. In most cases I recommend people stay away from them.
Forum: iSpine 12-09-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,714
Posted By Jim M2
Ooooohh. There you go, I didn't even know what...

Ooooohh. There you go, I didn't even know what CES was.
Forum: iSpine 12-06-2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,714
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Allan, I'm not sure I completely...

Hi Allan,

I'm not sure I completely understand your question. From what I know the narrowing from stenosis and any bulged disc (from DDD) will put pressure on the nerves in the cauda equina -...
Forum: iSpine 12-05-2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,465
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, Thanks for the update. They always...

Mark,
Thanks for the update. They always think we're druggies. My old roommates (family medicine doctors) used to always complain to each other about 50-something guy looking for drugs. I know...
Forum: iSpine 11-28-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,333
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, I hope you're doing okay and the pain...

Mark,
I hope you're doing okay and the pain management is working. I know you're getting the best care possible. I thought after your cervical ADRs you'd be set for a while. I'll be thinking of...
Forum: iSpine 09-09-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,638
Posted By Jim M2
psyllium husk

I've recently tried psyllium husk. It's the active ingredient in metamucil. Equate brand (is Walmart?) has a product called "Fiber Therapy." I've had excellent results getting regular in the...
Forum: iSpine 07-01-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,257
Posted By Jim M2
Before God's intervention in Willie's life I knew...

Before God's intervention in Willie's life I knew Willie thanks to Mark Mintzer. At the GPN website you can see pictures of me, Willie, Mark and many other at GPN patient-doctor seminars and BBQs in...
Forum: iSpine 06-24-2009, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,257
Posted By Jim M2
I bought Willie's book from this link "The...

I bought Willie's book from this link "The Impossible Miracle - A True Account of a Modern Day Miracle"

That's not the infected link, right?
Forum: iSpine 06-17-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,117
Posted By Jim M2
Hi neigbhor Demary, I'm not sure about...

Hi neigbhor Demary,

I'm not sure about injections or omjections. Is omjections something I don't know about, or is it a typo? I had SI injection in late January. Normally they give you light...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,897
Posted By Jim M2
Specializes in failed back surgeries! Wow, let...

Specializes in failed back surgeries! Wow, let us know more about him when you get back.
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 44,095
Posted By Jim M2
Did he mention vertebroplasty as an option to...

Did he mention vertebroplasty as an option to stabilize the collapsed vertebra? He's done this before for the lumbar when the x-rays looked similar to yours. Maybe they don't do it for cervical for...
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,366
Posted By Jim M2
In 2003 when I saw Dr. V he was practicing alone....

In 2003 when I saw Dr. V he was practicing alone. He spent more than 45 minutes with me and wrote a 4 page office notes of all the discussions we had. I ran out of questions or he would have talked...
Forum: iSpine 05-13-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,366
Posted By Jim M2
Dr. Wayne Villaneuva (sp?) is the gold standard...

Dr. Wayne Villaneuva (sp?) is the gold standard in that area. He's a neurosurgeon. He practices mainly at Jewish and Baptist East. Before I had ADR with Dr. Zeegers in 2003 I flew back to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-10-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,528
Posted By Jim M2
Mark, I'm so glad to see it working out for...

Mark,

I'm so glad to see it working out for you. You look fantastic in the shot with Diane. I like the self-responsiblity concept of the hostipal, are you eating the pizza and beer in the...
Forum: iSpine 01-18-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,416
Posted By Jim M2
Kathy, Good question. I've seen it discussed...

Kathy,
Good question. I've seen it discussed on the forums many times but never knew what it was. Dr. Trescot thinks I should try it. This is from Prolotherapy.com home page...
Forum: iSpine 01-18-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,078
Posted By Jim M2
Hi ImpOssibleOne, Nice to see you here. I...

Hi ImpOssibleOne,

Nice to see you here. I guess the other forums are having their annual inquisitions.

Here would be my priorities, just my opinion.

1. Hang out - Good pain management,...
Forum: iSpine 01-18-2009, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,369
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Nairek, Fusion is not a bad way to go...

Hi Nairek,

Fusion is not a bad way to go especially if your facets have been compromised.

I recently learned of a couple of people in pain who put off fusion surgery for years because they were...
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,416
Posted By Jim M2
Hi Maria, I'm moving from Seattle area to the...

Hi Maria,
I'm moving from Seattle area to the S. Bay Area (San Jose area). That's the good thing about living in large metropolitan areas, you have lot's of choices for doctors, and when you find...
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2009, 03:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,416
Posted By Jim M2
I Found an Awesome PM Doctor - Dr. Trescot

Dr. Andrea Trescot is at the Univ.of Washington Pain Center. She recently arrived from Jacksonville, FL. She impressed me the way Drs.W and Yeung impress me. Extremely knowledgeable and able to...
Forum: iSpine 01-15-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,038
Posted By Jim M2
Dale makes a really good point. The 10/10 pain...

Dale makes a really good point. The 10/10 pain is very brief. A discogram should not cause anxiety. My biggest problem with it was lingering pain afterwards. It agitated my disc which was already...
Forum: iSpine 01-08-2009, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,700
Posted By Jim M2
I don't like your doctor. He has bad...

I don't like your doctor. He has bad information. He doesn't give much weight to what you tell him. He doesn't seem very interested in your condition. I see red flags all over the place. Does he...
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