Forum: German Travel (for international patients)
01-03-2016, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,414
Coflex
Hi
I have two Coflex at L4 L5 L5 S1 no adr seems to be some what helpful also L2 L3 is a mess due to the coflex ??
I am here if you want to talk
Gil
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Forum: iSpine
01-03-2016, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,764
One day
Hi Mark
I have not posted for a long time, but I lurk the site quite a bit you story struck me and you are not alone I live in pain every day and try to be strong and do the best
One day you...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-18-2014, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Update
HI Vickey
I am still dealing with insurances workers comp dissability :cool:
Surgeon is sending surgical procedure to WC four level DSS With very bad disc or no disc left at lower level I do...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-27-2014, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Update
Hi all
I cannot afford to go out of country for surgery Not winning the lottery at least not yet
My surgeon has just called me and suggested a four level dynamic stablization DSS at four levels...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-27-2014, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Reply to questions
Would this stop the degeneration of my spine to other levels?
actually no. No surgery (but fusion, which eliminates any mobile function) can keep a segment from aging.
But: an ADR can no longer...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-26-2014, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Done
Hi Mark
I have included some questions to Pro Spine Well see what they say
One quick question for you, Are there any surgeons in this country who could do this multy level surgery ??
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-26-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Dr B Reply
Dear Mr. Denis,
your x-rays arrived and were reviewed. So good to have the full info now.
the scoliotic curvature is more than expected from the MRIs – but apparently fully due to the...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-03-2014, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Pain Generators
Hi All
L5-S1 and L4-L5 coflex implants with no disc at l5-S1 andL4-L5 very degenerated! Dr Pettine suggested not to fuse because the degeneration will continue and I will be fused from my tail to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-26-2014, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Dr B reply
Hello
This is the reply from Dr B so far I will need to send X Rays and other information .
There is certainly considerable nerve pain out there in your case from previous irritation. This will...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-24-2014, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Images sent to Dr BBB
Hi All
I have sent all my latest images to Dr Bertagnoli with the help of Tim now the game begins can he help my five levels of degeneratipn FSS ??
Gil
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-01-2014, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Posting update
Hi All
I am still here and dealing with pain LBP Neck Pain still no MRI on the Neck that is coming soon.
The LBP is daily some good some very bad with leg numbness leg weakness ETC
I just...
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Forum: iSpine
06-21-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,564
Stem Cells
Check this out
The potential role of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for intervertebral disc degeneration: a critical overview.
Acosta FL Jr, Lotz J, Ames CP.
Source
Department of Neurological...
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Forum: iSpine
06-19-2013, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,564
Update
HI All Update
Still need to have the four level Disco, And suggested at this time by Neurosurgeon to fuse one Level at L5-S1 my concern is that the other Three levels are not great and this may...
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Forum: iSpine
06-07-2013, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,564
Hi MArk
The Disco is scheduled the week of june 17 and thephoto is me years ago
Gil
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Forum: iSpine
06-07-2013, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,564
Four Level Disco
Hi All
This is not the 80`s dance but i am going to find out where my pain is coming from? Low back pan 24 - 7 leg pain left worse than right if I walk too far my left leg does not work so well,...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-11-2013, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,603
Coflex f Implants still in pain?
Hi All
I am still here look at the site every day just not posting.
Well here i am in worse pain after two years after my last surgery two Coflex implants lumbar spine.
The latest from three...
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Forum: iSpine
07-24-2012, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,084
Two Level Coflex Surgery Update
Hi All
I am in worse shape after surgery I am still suffering Wake up every day with lots of low back pain seems to get better after I begin to move around, Lots of numbness in my left leg some...
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Forum: iSpine
06-15-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,639
Surviving (:
Hi Mark
I feel your pain As I am still suffering with moaning stiffness and pain as I move about things get better. Not able to work, etc. I cope with rest, walking. P.T. Messages. Enjoying our...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-15-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,409
Mabey
Dam if you do damed if you dont only time will tell technology is getting better, and that is what they said about knees???
Gil:)
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Forum: iSpine
04-26-2012, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,082
Ssdi
Hello Thelma
I have applied for SSDI and wondering how many times did you get denied? How long did this process take? Did you hire a Lawyer?
I am dealing with FBS in my lumbar spine and not...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
04-25-2012, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,305
Banned
Hey Mark
Well Done
We need to catch up
Gil:):)
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-21-2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,617
Celebrex
Maria thanks for the reply
I am now on five days of Celebrex and the stiff and sore lower back is much better but not great.
How long does it take for this drug to work? and How long can you...
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Forum: iSpine
12-18-2011, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,791
Coflex
Hi All
I have two Coflex F implants in my spine six months out and still dealing with issues, But upper levels are not so good need to find out whats going on ?
It seems to be scar tissue, SI...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-18-2011, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,617
Update
Hi All
I just returned from my 6 month check up, Still dealing with Low Back pain, leg nerve stuff, Stabbing pain in the left SI Joint area etc,
Surgeon seemed too busy to see me? Did not want...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-10-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,617
Scar Tissue? How do you get rid of that?
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Scar Tissue? How do you get rid of that?
Usually when I hear Scar Tissue, its from some crack smoking surgeon who cant figure out what is wrong and says sorry I cant help you
Gil:eek:
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