Forum: iSpine
03-13-2017, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,339
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/features/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/article/643197/?DCMP=EMC-CA_Update_20170313&cpn=np%2cnppa%2cpcp_nppa%2callergy_pcp_pulmnppa%2cpcp_all&hmSubId=z6n0LH_k_Oc1&hmEmail=MBGi...
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Forum: iSpine
02-28-2017, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
re foot
Hey Sue,
My foot healed well finally.. took a long time! I did have an aggravation or flare up of my posterior tibial tendonitis once I started walking without the air cam brace .. in fact once the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2017, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,469
so good
To see you post Mark!!! I am happy to read that you're doing well other than your thoracic area which I hope isn't too disabling. I am sure it carries it's set of limitations just by virtue of your...
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Forum: iSpine
12-30-2016, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
deductibles recoveries etc
Hi Sue,
Just checking back. Still with my foot pain.. flared foot up badly by initially staying off it only 2 days and then walking on it (limping) thinking it was Ok. Not! Ended up wearing...
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2016, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
post op recovery
Wow sounds like you're doing very well!! How wonderful!
Very nice of you to come back and post 2 week post op recovery so that hopefully anyone in a similar situation might gain some insight and...
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Forum: iSpine
11-15-2016, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
good thinking
re helpfulness to someone else out there! There seems to be little action on this forum however I do see that people have written and I feel sad that I cannot give any response that would be helpful...
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Forum: iSpine
11-06-2016, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
upcoming cervical surgery
Hi Sue,
I had been checking back to see what update you might give re your situation and am glad to see you've got the decision made and are just awaiting insurance authorization/approval and then a...
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Forum: iSpine
10-15-2016, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
hmmmm
I remember back before I had my 2nd discectomy and my low back wasn't bothering me as much as it had been for about 3 weeks prior to the surgery. I thought "maybe I should wait" to have another...
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Forum: iSpine
10-04-2016, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
re consultationtlys
Thanks Sue for keeping us posted on your most recent consultation. I hope the next one will offer perhaps greater experience with ADR and/or hybrid surgeries as it sounds like from the consultation...
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Forum: iSpine
09-06-2016, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
re your MRI results
Hi Sue,
Did the doctor who ordered the MRI have a plan re surgery for C5/6 and C6/7 based on results? Re the level of stenosis is it expected that your symptoms will progress/worsen? Just...
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Forum: iSpine
08-31-2016, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
what you said
Hey John,
So glad to read that you're feeling relief! Yes I agree that the things that could be done prior to recommending surgery are the things that should be recommended and tried before surgery...
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Forum: iSpine
08-29-2016, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
reply
Well re my back it's always touch and go.. like the week before last my back started giving me probs on a Weds, went out on Saturday and I was in bed for almost 3 days. Slowly but surely it started...
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Forum: iSpine
08-27-2016, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,437
re cervical ADR or fusion
Hi Sue
Sounds like your cervical condition progressed pretty quickly or at least from point of symptoms to this point. I hope that you will be able to get in soon to see someone that perhaps does...
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Forum: iSpine
08-17-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
re feeling worse
Bummer. What one does not want to feel as most of us with pain issues know all too well. I hope your doctor can do something for you to ease the pain a bit. I've forgotten what McKenzie back...
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Forum: iSpine
08-16-2016, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
checking back
To see if there's been any improvement of late. Perhaps you'll be giving a few more weeks to a few months to see if there is noticeable relief. I'm still hoping it does help even if it takes a...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
08-08-2016, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,515
re your question
I don't know anything about addiction programs where you are located though in the US they are often in house and have very strict rules so there may be no time for the physiotherapy. The other...
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Forum: iSpine
08-04-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
re improvement
I guess it's been a few weeks now? I saw your last update with no improvement one week out and was just wondering if you've noticed any improvement thus far? I'm hopeful your reply will be yes...
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Forum: iSpine
07-23-2016, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,680
good luck!
Hey Sue,
Have you spoken with Mark recently? He might be able to direct you to someone in your area...
Anyway wishing you all the best and please update if and when you have time!
take care!...
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Forum: iSpine
07-23-2016, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
re procedure
John,
Just wondering if you could tell me what would b the criteria not to have this done like disc is an ancient bulge, or ? exclusions I guess is what I mean.
Also if you don't mind me asking...
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Forum: iSpine
07-16-2016, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,680
re cervical issues
Hey Sue,
Nice to see you post again though sorry to read why. Glad to read your lumbar spine is doing so well though! Yay!!!
I went thru some cervical stuff too for what seemed like about 4-6...
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Forum: iSpine
07-13-2016, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,824
re your question
Kes,
Again I'd say contact Mark Mintzer if you've not already. He can really give you so much info and maybe some other people to contact, etc.
Sooner may prevent some of the adjacent structure...
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Forum: iSpine
07-10-2016, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
re scheduled procedure
Ok John! Will look forward to an update in the future and in the meantime wishing you all the best with this and hopefully some decent relief!
Maria
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Forum: iSpine
07-10-2016, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,950
re freaked out
Hi Kes and welcome~
Well who wouldn't be freaked out about spine surgery of any degree! Those of us that have ever considered it, gone thru it, and/or have contemplated more spine surgery know that...
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Forum: iSpine
07-05-2016, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,846
re your pain
Hi and Welcome to the forum
Just wondering if you have seen a doctor for a formal diagnosis? There is pain from the back that can be referred into the hip and the knee and then of course there are...
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Forum: iSpine
07-02-2016, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,731
re prolotherapy
I've not looked into anything really any further re my spine because supposedly WC (Workers Compensation) covers my low back as I have long had Future Medical Benefits from an work related injury...
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