Forum: iSpine
07-21-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,865
I tried Lyrica a few years ago and I was told...
I tried Lyrica a few years ago and I was told that it was a major cause of my divorce. I was a "monster" on it. I think it was the stress of my constant pain on both of us and I do admit I had some...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2010, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,753
Linda,
I had a fusion at L5/S1 on 2/6/09. I...
Linda,
I had a fusion at L5/S1 on 2/6/09. I could of gotten a ADR, but I felt uncomfortable with the devices to chose from. They haven't been out there in patients long enough to prove that they are...
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Forum: iSpine
07-05-2010, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,212
I also suffer from coccyx pain. I tried the...
I also suffer from coccyx pain. I tried the stimulator for the three day trial a few months ago. I had to turn it up to such a high level to feel relief around my tailbone that my legs would about...
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Forum: iSpine
06-30-2010, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,736
Trying Savella now
My pain mgmt doc has now put me on Savella. Out of neurontin and Lyrica this stuff seems to actually work!! It knocked me out, but I am getting used to it now. It came in a titration pack and I am on...
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Forum: iSpine
03-01-2010, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,913
Statin Causing Leg Pain?
Hello everybody,
It's been a while since I posted anything, but I am still dealing with severe leg and tailbone pain after my L5/S1 Fusion. As of 2/6/10, I was 1 year post op. Their recent attempt...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,717
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Forum: iSpine
08-09-2009, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,717
Please find out more for us Mark. My pain doc...
Please find out more for us Mark. My pain doc told me a lot, but I want other opinions. He told me it was a small amount and if it didn't work the pump would be there for morphine.I have my EMG this...
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Forum: iSpine
08-06-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,717
Maria,
No Brain Fog!!! I think it is Medtronics...
Maria,
No Brain Fog!!! I think it is Medtronics that is doing this trial. I don't have my DVD's with me right now to look at name on them. I had my MRI with contrast last night. So I am waiting on...
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Forum: iSpine
08-03-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,941
Dale,
It seems that it is looking like that I...
Dale,
It seems that it is looking like that I may be on mobic for the rest of my life. I did not have the same relief from the Voltarin cream that you did. It seemed to help on my back, but it's my...
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Forum: iSpine
08-01-2009, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,717
Neurontin in pain pump trial
Has anybody heard or done the trial where they are installing a pain pump in your belly fat to give the spine doses of neurontin. My Pain Mgmt Doc offered this tto me yesterday. I am just not sure if...
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Forum: iSpine
07-03-2009, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,303
Gil,
May I suggest Texas Spine and Joint...
Gil,
May I suggest Texas Spine and Joint Hospital in Tyler, TX? They were ranked #1 in Texas for spine surgery. Dr. Charles Gordon is a very good surgeon and he explains and answers everything. I...
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Forum: iSpine
06-28-2009, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,925
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Forum: iSpine
06-25-2009, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,925
Neurotomy
Has anyone had a neurotomy done. I am going on 7/1 and 7/15 to have one.
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Forum: iSpine
06-09-2009, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,655
Embarrassing question for men
I have a very embarrassing question for the men. After my fusion at L5/S1 I have noticed something strange. Before I orgasm, I start to ejaculate. It is not a shooting type, it just slowly comes out....
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Forum: iSpine
06-04-2009, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,069
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Forum: iSpine
06-04-2009, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,069
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Forum: iSpine
06-04-2009, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,069
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-02-2009, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,610
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Forum: iSpine
06-02-2009, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,069
Legs numb, but burning 5 Mo. post op
Has anybody had a numb feeling in both legs after surgery? It is strange because they burn all the way down too. I am at 5 months post-op on the sixth of this month. I recently stopped my PT until...
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Forum: iSpine
05-27-2009, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,945
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Forum: iSpine
05-27-2009, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,673
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Forum: iSpine
05-18-2009, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,673
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,673
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Forum: iSpine
04-21-2009, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,619
I had a fusion at L5/S1 on February 6th. The...
I had a fusion at L5/S1 on February 6th. The recovery hasn't been too bad. I was in the Hospital for 3 days and off work for 8 weeks. I am still having some nerve pain and I am getting another...
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Forum: iSpine
04-11-2009, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,311
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