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Forum: iSpine 02-09-2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,039
Posted By ans
Thank you too Mark. For the advice and help but...

Thank you too Mark. For the advice and help but mostly, to you and your wife for the free sandwiches at the get-togethers. :)

Wishing you and Justin my best.

Allan
Forum: Community Support - NSR 01-30-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,608
Posted By ans
I'm cynical as there do not seem to be intense...

I'm cynical as there do not seem to be intense oversight provisions - in terms of having banks lend, etc. There's so many loopholes it's like trying to plug an exploding dike.

Not that anyone...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 01-30-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,413
Posted By ans
He's the first person I'd go to if in this...

He's the first person I'd go to if in this situation. I knew someone who dated him and he was "all work".

UCLA Physician Hillel Laks, MD...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 01-30-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,881
Posted By ans
Sorry Marty to side-track (boy I'm glad Randy...

Sorry Marty to side-track (boy I'm glad Randy Couture didn't get killed in the ring! And I always root for Silva 'tho he almost got beat by Luter while being pounded on the ground!).

Marion: I...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 01-30-2009, 06:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,573
Posted By ans
I'm sorry you've been through the grinder. I had...

I'm sorry you've been through the grinder. I had hip pain and my doc probed the area and it merely is trochanter bursitis; I hope it's innocuous like this for you. Wishing you well. Ever go to NYC to...
Forum: iSpine 01-30-2009, 06:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,998
Posted By ans
K: You've struggled for a long time in all kinds...

K: You've struggled for a long time in all kinds of ways. I'm glad that you're on the mend and take it slow. Netflix?

My best - Allan
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 01-26-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,039
Posted By ans
Mark: I had for one knee the lateral and interior...

Mark: I had for one knee the lateral and interior meniscii taken care of by arthroscopy. Two days later I was walking OK w/a cane and to date (it was in '86) there's no problem. Had another meniscus...
Forum: iSpine 01-23-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,955
Posted By ans
I relate. When in pain or messed up/spaced from...

I relate. When in pain or messed up/spaced from my meds, I get real short. My partner is very compassionate and understanding but truly doesn't get it - that I have days where I simply cannot think...
Forum: iSpine 01-19-2009, 02:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,650
Posted By ans
Gil, I wonder where you live. This weather...

Gil, I wonder where you live. This weather pattern is seen in Gunnison, CO and in Fairbanks. (Former ecologist/failed meterologist here). My best to all. - ans
Forum: iSpine 01-19-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,985
Posted By ans
My best in this hard decision. I find the facet...

My best in this hard decision. I find the facet question very vexing e.g. that some who have "moderate" damage on their MRIs do well whereby others' facets are hurt by ADR (it seems to me). My best ~...
Forum: iSpine 01-19-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,281
Posted By ans
K: Wishing you my best. I was told by Regan and...

K: Wishing you my best. I was told by Regan and others that fusion's best for my blown L5-S1. What type of method is your doctor using? If I have fusion I'll go for a posterior approach (if only one...
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,802
Posted By ans
I'm sorry to hear this. Maybe if you email Laurie...

I'm sorry to hear this. Maybe if you email Laurie she might have some inside information; she's a great person.

health insurance help (http://www.theinsurancewarrior.com)

My best - ans
Forum: iSpine 01-17-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,650
Posted By ans
Hallo

Hi Dr. J,

Nice to see you and I hope that you're/you will feel better. Is it too late for me to wheel you "guys'" baggage?

Edit: I read elsewhere about your month-long rotation. This w/be...
Forum: iSpine 01-13-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,143
Posted By ans
Maybe others can chime in but I'm not sure if...

Maybe others can chime in but I'm not sure if they know what's the best route for the L5-S1 level, ADR vs. fusion. Of course, there's various ADRs and fusion techniques. Good luck to you. This level...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 01-13-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,037
Posted By ans
Thank you Dr. I'm surprised that smoking...

Thank you Dr.

I'm surprised that smoking had only a "small" effect. I largely blame myself for my DDD but Dr. Regan told me there's a strong genetic component.

Best - ans
Forum: iSpine 01-03-2009, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,988
Posted By ans
Hey Terry. Welcome and thank you for being my...

Hey Terry. Welcome and thank you for being my personal counselor. :)

Best - Allan
Forum: iSpine 01-02-2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,430
Posted By ans
Avoiding surgery? Shame, shame, shame. :) ...

Avoiding surgery? Shame, shame, shame. :)

Let this be a better year for us than the last.

PM me if you need financial help. Thanks. ~ Bernie Madoff
Forum: iSpine 12-12-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,755
Posted By ans
Works for me! Are you starting off at a lower...

Works for me! Are you starting off at a lower dose and slowly increasing? Beware of sexual side effects e.g. preferring to eat a sandwich instead of fooling around. (For me if > 20 mg/day).

Also,...
Forum: iSpine 12-07-2008, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,736
Posted By ans
"Injectible Bone"

Don't know what it is but this looks interesting:

BBC NEWS | Health | 'Injectable bone' helps fractures (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7767406.stm)

Wonder if this could be used in lieu of...
Forum: iSpine 11-27-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,146
Posted By ans
M: Sorry to hear this. I hope your MRI is...

M: Sorry to hear this. I hope your MRI is scheduled soon.

Huh?

Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems | eOrthopod.com...
Forum: iSpine 10-06-2008, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,288
Posted By ans
I'm glad your x-ray was OK Mark. Did you ask for...

I'm glad your x-ray was OK Mark. Did you ask for a CT to make sure (dunno if warranted). You certainly were in pain the last time I saw you. Wishing you well. - Allan
Forum: iSpine 10-02-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,744
Posted By ans
M: I'm very sorry to hear this. This might...

M: I'm very sorry to hear this.

This might be the article Mark mentioned; one drug looks promising if you can get it:

Osteoporosis, osteopenia screening and prevention are best done when we're...
Forum: iSpine 09-30-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,715
Posted By ans
Jim, I wish you my very best during this tough...

Jim, I wish you my very best during this tough time. Sorry no bank transfer instead. :)

Best, Allan
Forum: iSpine 09-25-2008, 03:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,292
Posted By ans
Fantastic news. Slow and steady. :) Best..

Fantastic news. Slow and steady. :)

Best..
Forum: iSpine 09-10-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,815
Posted By ans
Mark, I wish you well in this decision. I...

Mark, I wish you well in this decision.

I never thought of levels with DDD moving in tandem and don't quite get how this is deleterious. No matter. I admire your courage and quick decision-making...
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