Forum: iSpine
02-05-2009, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,644
Mark, no. But I will ask my pain management...
Mark, no. But I will ask my pain management doctor about it tomorrow. Don't know much about it...will do a little research. I know this is just a band aid, but I definitely need my meds adjusted...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2009, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,644
Thanks Phylly. I have been planted on my couch,...
Thanks Phylly. I have been planted on my couch, it seems like, for the better part of this week. I get up to wash clothes, empty dishwasher, etc., and the weight bearing just drives me back to plop...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2009, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,644
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,644
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2009, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,444
Had 6 month post op Cat Scan and X-rays today
Hi all,
This morning I had my 6 month (altho, technically, it has been 7 months) Cat Scan and X-rays for my ALIF at L6-S1. I am happy to report my fusion is successful and almost completely...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-01-2009, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 19,374
I'm glad I had surgery.
ProDisc @ 3 levels: ...
I'm glad I had surgery.
ProDisc @ 3 levels: L 3-4, L4-5, L5-6
Two years ago in April 2007, by Dr. Bertagnoli, in Bogen Germany.
I was in horrible pain. My quality of life was more than...
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,872
Kathy,
Congratulations to you! I just had a...
Kathy,
Congratulations to you! I just had a good feeling about this one. Your persistence has certainly paid off. March 17th will be here before you know it. I'm right behind you with my hip...
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 12,138
Hi Phylly,
February 10 will be here before...
Hi Phylly,
February 10 will be here before you know it. I pray the time will go fast so as not to make you stir crazy with fear. Know that we are all here for you. I do hope and pray this...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-28-2009, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,352
queenofhearts,
We need to hear of the...
queenofhearts,
We need to hear of the success stories with ADR, especially the multiple ones. How long did your recovery take? Were you singing praises within a year? Or two? Just curious. ...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,676
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,918
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,405
Kathy,
I'm glad your brother is able to join...
Kathy,
I'm glad your brother is able to join you for your time in Florida. An extra set of eyes and ears is always beneficial at appointments. It is amazing how much you can miss, that a loved one...
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Forum: iSpine
01-27-2009, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,343
Wow, congratulations Nairek! That was a long...
Wow, congratulations Nairek! That was a long surgery for fusion. I think mine was maybe 4 hours ish, and they went in from both front and back as well, for stabilization. I'm glad you are at least...
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Forum: iSpine
01-26-2009, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 12,138
Wow, Phylly. Revision surgery scheduled in 3...
Wow, Phylly. Revision surgery scheduled in 3 weeks? That's great that they are able to accomodate your desires so efficiently. I think I would do the same thing. What's your actual date of...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-22-2009, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,700
I found out today that Terry is scheduled next...
I found out today that Terry is scheduled next Tuesday for a procedure called gamma knife radio surgery to treat the spot on his brain. It is a one time procedure, and then back to treating the lung...
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Forum: iSpine
01-22-2009, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
I am noticing (granted, after being on this...
I am noticing (granted, after being on this extended release less than 24 hours!) that the 10 mg. is just not cutting it. Does it take awhile to get into the system? I took 1 dose last night at 6pm...
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Forum: iSpine
01-22-2009, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,266
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Forum: iSpine
01-22-2009, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,266
Kathy,
Good for you. And you are so right. ...
Kathy,
Good for you. And you are so right. You need a day (or more?) to scream, tantrum, cry, over something NOT going the direction you want it to. And then pick yourself back up and start...
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,306
Saw my new pain management doctor today
Hi everyone,
I had my appt. today with my new pain management team. I really liked them alot. (you meet with a nurse, a nurse practioner, and then the doctor) They are going to try me on a...
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,266
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,931
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Forum: iSpine
01-21-2009, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,426
Eastex,
Good for you. Right attitude! You...
Eastex,
Good for you. Right attitude! You will do fine. Are you having it done in Longview or Tyler? (I know East Texas well, having lived there for years and gave birth to my youngest at...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-21-2009, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,700
Thank-you all for the comforting words. I think...
Thank-you all for the comforting words. I think what really has had me upset was when I talked to her last week, they were getting ready to fly the next day to Georgia for a friend's wedding. They...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-20-2009, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,700
Distraught over friend's cancer progression
Hi all,
We have a very dear friend who was diagnosed with lung cancer over 4 years ago. He has never smoked a cigarette in his life. It's pretty amazing he is still around, for which we are very...
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