Forum: iSpine
07-15-2011, 02:29 PM
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very encouraging responses!
Thanks you two.
I'm very encouraged to hear that my spine SHOULD continue to improve. I, like HOOCH, feel that my "avatar body" is taking time to get used to. My anatomy has definitely...
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Forum: iSpine
07-14-2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,470
7 months post-op: what MORE should I expect?
Hi everyone,
I haven't posted for a long time. I'm 7 months post-op exactly, and am doing pretty good overall.
I'm still icing my back before resting--it doesn't hurt B4 I rest, but if I lay down...
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Forum: iSpine
02-16-2011, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,863
"clicking" noise in my back
I'm hearing a "clicking" sound in my lower back the past 2 days. Yesterday my back really hurt. Today it feels better, but I still heard the clicking: both times it was in the morning at about 10am. ...
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Forum: iSpine
01-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,921
sutures removed!
Dermatologist removed subcutaneous sutures. feel much better. little to no blood. minimal pain. gave me a local (lydocaine?) and pulled 3 times: got most of them out.
Still 2 opinions RE wound care:...
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Forum: iSpine
01-09-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,575
Is SHOWERING ok?
I've heard mixed reports on this. My Surgeon, Dr. Zeegers, my friend who is a Dermatologist, and the Dermatologist that I saw yesterday all say it's OK.
My wife's family, several of whom are health...
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Forum: iSpine
01-09-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,921
Sorry for delay. Returned to work on...
Sorry for delay. Returned to work on Wednesday:that my stomach pain was more prominent than my back pain was actually encouraging.
BUT Friday night was hell: every single movement felt as though my...
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Forum: iSpine
01-05-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,921
infection!
my incision wound has become infected. DR gave my antibiotics. It HURTS! It feels worse than after surgery! Anyone suffered this? I should have kept the bandages on during the day, as all the RUBBING...
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Forum: iSpine
01-04-2011, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,155
Medical info card?
My mom is bugging me to get a Medical info card. She says it's in case I need an MRI that the metal from the ADR can get all screwed up. Anyone heard of this?
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Forum: iSpine
01-03-2011, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
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Forum: iSpine
01-01-2011, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
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Forum: iSpine
12-31-2010, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 2
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When, and when NOT, to wear my BACK BRACE?
When should I wear it?
When should I NOT wear it?
In Germany, it felt stabilizing to wear it while trudging through the snow.
I don't remember Zeegers telling me to wear it 24/7: only "the...
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Forum: iSpine
12-31-2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
Celebrex helps!
Celebrex working pretty good for me. Thanks! Insurance won't cover it, so I gotta fight for that. Original price for 10 day supply: $120! I had a coupon which dropped it to $100. Dr. needs to...
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Forum: iSpine
12-30-2010, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,433
Novalgin
Anyone ever taken this stuff before? It's not allowed in the US. It's an NSAID, but also a powerful analgesic and antipyretic. Metamizole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
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Forum: iSpine
12-28-2010, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
sulpha / coating?
SULPHA? what else has sulpha in it? I wouldn't know if I was allergic. Do you think it matters whether or not a pill is "coated" or not? Just took some Motrin with a special "coating"--maybe it can...
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Forum: iSpine
12-28-2010, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
Celebrex or Steroid?
THanks guys. Celebrex requires a prescription. Steroids also require a prescription. BTW, Why are Steroids looked down upon (not the muscle-building kind)? They gave me 1 at the Beta Klinic and my...
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Forum: iSpine
12-28-2010, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,375
NSAIDS other than Advil?
Anyone take an NSAID, other than Advil, that does NOT hurt their stomach? I took it for 1.5 years long ago, and my stomach took a hit for sure. I've taken it off and on since then. BUT, as I'm only 2...
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Forum: iSpine
12-28-2010, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,076
hamstrings
worse AFTER surgery, however i've been stretching my hamstrings (amongst other muscles) every morning for 12 years. this might have been the longest "break" i've had to take. i was too afraid of...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-28-2010, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,120
LONG history of back pain - Part 2
PART 2 - HEADING TO GERMANY
The most difficult question an individual needs to ask him or herself is a subjective one: “Am I bad enough?” For many who are completely bed-ridden and unable to live an...
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Forum: iSpine
12-27-2010, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,076
tight hamstrings
has anyone felt tight hamstrings after surgery? cant tell if it's from all the sitting/laying down, or some variation of distraction pain.
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-20-2010, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 1
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History Leading to ADR - Part 1
Hi everyone! My name is Micky Davis. I'm only less than 6 days post-op, but I'm eager to post something RE my surgery at the Beta Klinic in Bonn, Germany, at the hands of Dr. Zeegers, along with my...
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