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Forum: iSpine 06-19-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,660
Posted By sahuaro
Actually, Mark, I was the poster who questioned...

Actually, Mark, I was the poster who questioned the link between c5/6 and the thyroid since this dermatome chart was the only mention I have seen of such a link. Are there nerves that go from 5/6 to...
Forum: iSpine 06-19-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,660
Posted By sahuaro
Is there a possible link?

I am now almost 5 months out from ADR at c5/6. Since my accident, I have had low-to-borderline thyroid levels but because I had started on estrogen patches a few days before the accident, I have...
Forum: iSpine 06-17-2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,531
Posted By sahuaro
Maria: I am sorry you are experiencing this...

Maria:
I am sorry you are experiencing this difficulty with the salon sink--it is a difficulty I know well. Fortunately, it is no longer an issue for me since my ADR surgery. But prior to surgery,...
Forum: iSpine 06-13-2008, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,868
Posted By sahuaro
Most of those devices not only look "hokey," they...

Most of those devices not only look "hokey," they look downright scary for someone with herniated disks!
I can only give you some of my experience: after c5/c6 herniated, I had an increasingly...
Forum: iSpine 06-08-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,257
Posted By sahuaro
I experienced dizziness and vertigo for a few...

I experienced dizziness and vertigo for a few days after my ESI's...and I believe I have seen reports of dizziness after cervical surgery on discussion boards. I am also surprised that he prescribed...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,658
Posted By sahuaro
nopain: I am not sure about the quality of MRI...

nopain:
I am not sure about the quality of MRI after implantation of the Prestige ST. The article posted by Fortitudine studied the Prestige LP, which appears to allow for good visualization. So...
Forum: iSpine 05-25-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By sahuaro
nomorepain: You certainly had quite an...

nomorepain:
You certainly had quite an out-of-pocket expense for something that was "covered." I think your experience provides really important information for those considering surgery in terms...
Forum: iSpine 05-24-2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,702
Posted By sahuaro
Dale: Aha! So you're going to start a black...

Dale:
Aha! So you're going to start a black market for all those ADR's you collect?:D
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By sahuaro
Glad you're feeling better! I leave the dog...

Glad you're feeling better! I leave the dog walking to my hubby as my mini schnauzer is too hyper when out on a leash!
Keep on keeping on!;)
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,702
Posted By sahuaro
Dale: Sounds wonderful but I won't be able...

Dale:

Sounds wonderful but I won't be able to get back to LA until late August.
It would be great if we could meet then.

Barbara
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2008, 02:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By sahuaro
Maria: I agree that you need to get things...

Maria:
I agree that you need to get things checked out, to rule out other possible causes. And I agree with Dale that you certainly tempt fate--but I'm not sure that's a bad thing.
For about 6...
Forum: iSpine 05-15-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,205
Posted By sahuaro
Interesting! It indicates that c6/7 and c7/T1...

Interesting!
It indicates that c6/7 and c7/T1 are involved with the thyroid--is this true and what effects do they have on the thyroid?
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,249
Posted By sahuaro
Anastasia: It is wonderful to learn that you...

Anastasia:
It is wonderful to learn that you are progressing and regaining some life. You have all of my wishes for continued progress. Thank you for posting in such detail.
I entrusted Dr. Regan...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-16-2008, 04:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,838
Posted By sahuaro
Welcome home, Diane and Mark! Your family must...

Welcome home, Diane and Mark! Your family must have been so relieved and happy to see you! Sounds likes you both need some restful down time.
Be well.
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,737
Posted By sahuaro
Lyndies: I cannot tell you for sure what's...

Lyndies:
I cannot tell you for sure what's going on but here are my thoughts:
I am about 10 weeks out from Prestige ST at c5/6. Neck and shoulder muscles were extremely tight--after all, my neck...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-13-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,418
Posted By sahuaro
How wonderful that you have a small group of...

How wonderful that you have a small group of cohorts for support! The nice part of PT now is that it will lead to improvement and not be just palliative. Keep up the good work!
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-08-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,418
Posted By sahuaro
Adding my congratulations and best wishes for an...

Adding my congratulations and best wishes for an uneventful recovery!
You do look fantastic!:)
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-30-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,838
Posted By sahuaro
Diane: It is SO wonderful to hear from you...

Diane:
It is SO wonderful to hear from you directly!
Don't have to give you any advice about taking things slowly since you have Mark to guide you; on the other hand, if he hovers too much, just...
Forum: iSpine 03-27-2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,170
Posted By sahuaro
Thank you, Mark, for posting, especially when you...

Thank you, Mark, for posting, especially when you must be exhausted emotionally and physically. Much to think about here...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-27-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,838
Posted By sahuaro
Mark : (I hope it's okay to post on here--if...

Mark :
(I hope it's okay to post on here--if not, please delete)

I am so glad the surgery went well. Please give Diane a hug for me.
And thank you for those eloquent posts.

Barbara
Forum: iSpine 03-25-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,173
Posted By sahuaro
Diane: With the time change, you must be down...

Diane:
With the time change, you must be down to the wire.
Thinking of you with good thoughts and wishes.
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,144
Posted By sahuaro
Cheryl: Did Dr. F-M indicate that it was okay...

Cheryl:
Did Dr. F-M indicate that it was okay to do ultrasound so soon after implantation of the ADR's? Just adding a note of caution...
Forum: iSpine 02-28-2008, 04:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,173
Posted By sahuaro
Wishing you all the best towards a successful...

Wishing you all the best towards a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. I know well the strong ambivalence and then my symptoms "disappeared" the week before surgery. The findings when the...
Forum: iSpine 02-10-2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,299
Posted By sahuaro
Hi Hope: I don't know about Spine Nevada or the...

Hi Hope:
I don't know about Spine Nevada or the surgeon you are thinking of seeing.
And I am certainly not an expert on the pluses and minuses of the various cervical disks--so I hope Mark and...
Forum: iSpine 02-09-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,337
Posted By sahuaro
Diane: Thank you for posting. It is indeed...

Diane:
Thank you for posting. It is indeed frustrating and worrisome when what you think is behind you pops up again. I am so glad you averted an unnecessary surgery but it looks like the future...
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