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05-19-2009, 02:53 PM
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I've gotten shorter!!!
When I went for my bone density test last week, the tech measured my height at 5' 6". Now, I used to be 5' 7.5". Now it stands to reason that because my discs are failing and compressed, that this is probably why I've lost height. So, for those of you that have had ADR, did you get your height back?
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36 year old mom of 7 in SC. MRI 4/2008 shows bulging disc with annular tear @ 4/L5 and and complete herniation at L5/S1. 9/11/08 Laminectomy , successful to a point...relieved nerve pain, but after 4 months was still having severe disc pain. Treatments tried: epidural shots, oral pain killers, NSAID's, TENS massage, chiropractic care, deep tissue massage. Oh, and plenty of our homemade wine!  May 26 2009, 2 level ADR, L4-S1, Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany 
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05-19-2009, 03:07 PM
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i can't qoute it, but I've seen where it has said that you do...
I lost 1/2" from my last two discectomies also. 
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Herniated L4/L5 May 2004 (Bed ridden) Discsectemy June L4/L5 2004 Discssectemy L4/L5 January 2007 MRI May 5th - showed "moderate sizd protruding disk in the the left paracentral location at the L4-5 level which appears to a more porminent comparison to the prior examination" and "appears to impinge upon the exiting nerve root" May 11th Dr Apptment - Told that another Discsectemy could be done. Looking for Surgeon for second Opinion
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05-19-2009, 03:24 PM
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I've lost two inches, and will be thrilled to get it back with five levels getting some major adjustments
 And just think about what that means to the height vs weight issue......I should finally be just right for my height One more reason to look forward to all this!
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DDD Herniated discs C4/5 & 5/6, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc. In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs. Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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05-19-2009, 04:23 PM
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Jess,
Got my height back and then some (1/4 of an inch over my regular height!!!). I have probably lost height due to L5/S1 but I will have to see. I think i will get measured two weeks before surgery by one of the docs. Runner
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05-19-2009, 05:30 PM
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Yep, I gained a full inch after my 2 level ADR
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44 Year Old, mom of 3 DDD - l4-s1- woke up Feb 2005 and couldn't walk Tried PT, Injections, Accupuncture, drugs, etc. 2 level Prodisc ADR L4-S1, Feb. 18, 2008 Dr. Bertagnoli - Straubing, Germany - SUCCESS - Now I struggle with Neck Pain likely c5-7 PT, injections, rhizotomy.......MRI and CT Myleo not consistent with pain symptoms, waiting that out, keeping my passport valid
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05-19-2009, 06:11 PM
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I gained 1 1/2 inches, a little taller than my normal height.
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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05-19-2009, 06:28 PM
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Jess, they measured me when I went for my physical, and I was a half inch shorter than I've always maintained is my height (5'3.5", and at this height, that half an inch is important
). It affected me more than I would have imagined. I don't see myself as a 5'3" woman, I am 5'3.5" dang-it. I hope I get that half inch back.
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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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05-19-2009, 06:37 PM
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Hey Cathy,
Just think about how a man would feel with the same complaint. 
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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05-19-2009, 06:39 PM
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LOL!! Dale, you are so right.
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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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05-20-2009, 05:40 AM
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height
I think I'm a little shorter but for sure I''m fatter!!! does this count?
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Chemically sensitive disc/Annular tears, DDD, mild bulging, facet arthritus Dancing accident in 96. tried PT, acupuncture, pilates, pain mgmt. nothing worked. Epidurals, facet blocks, caudal blocks, discogram. Opiates for ten years, oral prednisone, toradol inj. & more. Two level spinal fusion with BMS, cages, hardware. due to bone density problems from chemotherapy, they had to go in front and back. Surgery Nov. 6, 2010. So far no regrets.
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05-20-2009, 04:06 PM
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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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05-20-2009, 05:35 PM
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36 year old mom of 7 in SC. MRI 4/2008 shows bulging disc with annular tear @ 4/L5 and and complete herniation at L5/S1. 9/11/08 Laminectomy , successful to a point...relieved nerve pain, but after 4 months was still having severe disc pain. Treatments tried: epidural shots, oral pain killers, NSAID's, TENS massage, chiropractic care, deep tissue massage. Oh, and plenty of our homemade wine! May 26 2009, 2 level ADR, L4-S1, Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany
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