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03-28-2009, 02:17 PM
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kc0iet,
Thanks for sharing your story. I wish you the very best in the future.
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-Justin 1994 Football Injury 1997 Snow Skiing Injury Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97--17 years old) 1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times) Grade V Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03--23 years old) Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli -- dr-bertagnoli.com Pain-free for the last 4.5 yrs. 5.14.09 DSS with Dr. B. I'm here to help.  Only checking PMs currently.
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03-28-2009, 05:49 PM
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I am so sorry that you have continued to struggle. You've remained incredibly strong and brave in spite of all that you have went through. I can only imagine the hell that you have gone through though I have been through some similar bouts with my spine. I have two Prestige discs and two Maverick discs in my spine.
I hope and pray that your situation can and will improve. Go with God. Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5 1988 ruptured SI-L5 1990 ruptured C5-C6 1994 ruptured C6-C7 1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic Bicycle Accident 2004 MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram. Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006 Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7 Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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03-30-2009, 05:35 AM
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I would try to get consultation with Dr Regan and one with Dr Bertagnoli to see what they have to say. Dr Regan has worked miracles with people who have had bad ADR's. He has dealt with extremely complicated ADR removals in the lumbar on patients that no other doctors would touch. He removes ADR's and does fusions. DOnt be so afraid of fusions now that your ADR's arent working out. The one lady who was at her wits end (same situation as you) had dr regan remove the ADR's and fuse her at both levels and she is fully healed and back to normal now. ANy type of health insurance should cover a 2 level fusion done here in the US Id think?? Dr Bertganoli is one of the top surgeons in the world and his advice would be well worth considering also. Seems to me that ADR's may not be good for you, maybe some people's spines just arent well adapted to have ADR's??
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03-30-2009, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for answering
Thanks for the answers kc0iet. It sounds like you made the best decisions under the circumstances.
I really hope that you are able to get help. Even with no money.insurance, I would try to contact some of the doctor's that Steve55 mentioned. It wouldn't hurt to explain your situation, and ask for help. Their hands may be tied, but then again, there may be options available for those without the means to pay for treatment themselves.
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Cathy 46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain. DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram. PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help. 2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009. Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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