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Forum: iSpine 10-11-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,845
Posted By james
"Back pain is big business. Fixing it quick and...

"Back pain is big business. Fixing it quick and easy is bad for business."

Medical fields are an obvious case of conflict of interest. We don't talk about this because we are used to it and...
Forum: iSpine 06-11-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,665
Posted By james
I cannot walk/stand more than 10 minutes and...

I cannot walk/stand more than 10 minutes and cannot sit even a second. MRI only shows DDD at L4-L5.
Forum: iSpine 06-11-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,665
Posted By james
How much degeneration you have? Has...

How much degeneration you have?
Has degeneration progress, or it is stable?
Are you good at other disc levels?
Are you going through any treatment?
Forum: iSpine 06-11-2011, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
What is kinesiologist? I haven't heard of that...

What is kinesiologist? I haven't heard of that before. My insurance doesn't pay for physical therapy anymore.
Forum: iSpine 06-05-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
Got my MRI results. L4-L5 stenosis and small...

Got my MRI results. L4-L5 stenosis and small facet joint degeneration. I guess they meant DDD.

I probably want to go for epidural.

Does anybody now about this:

AccuraScopeâ„¢ Procedure for...
Forum: iSpine 05-25-2011, 03:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
took the 3rd MRI with contrast on Saturday. I...

took the 3rd MRI with contrast on Saturday. I have one from 2007, one from 2009 and one from 2011. I am going to schedule app. with Dr. Coufal.
Forum: iSpine 05-21-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,991
Posted By james
Charite’ polyethylene core 6.5 years after...

Charite’ polyethylene core 6.5 years after installation. From Complications and reoperations of the SB Charité lumbar disc prosthesis: experience in 75 patients...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
Thanks. Got the book. I try to go through it with...

Thanks. Got the book. I try to go through it with my trainer.
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
What really pisses me off is that few years back,...

What really pisses me off is that few years back, when the back pain started, NO BODY, NO DOCTOR told me about abs and core exercises. They just told me take this pill and come back when you need a...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,033
Posted By james
health care in US is all politics. Why we...

health care in US is all politics.
Why we import so many engineers from China and India, but we do not import many medical doctors ?

US medical system puts so many barriers in front of foreign...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,674
Posted By james
Last year it was painful for me to even look at...

Last year it was painful for me to even look at gym equipments but I was getting weak because of lack of movement.

I hired a trainer and started mild weight training. I am lucky that my trainer is...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
I will schedule an appointment with Dr.Frank...

I will schedule an appointment with Dr.Frank Coufal. One more Dr. wont hurt.

I will also contact Mark.

I have united health care insurance. I am not sure if it covers back surgery/fusion/ADR.
Forum: iSpine 05-18-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
Thanks for your attention! I live in San...

Thanks for your attention!

I live in San Diego. My MRI shows disc tear, degenerated disc and slightly degenerated facet joint.

I was unlucky w.r.t to the doctor and the physical therapist, I...
Forum: iSpine 05-18-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,367
Posted By james
L4-L5 DDD, cannot sit, burning feet

Hi Everyone!

I am 47, computer programmer. My bad back is because of sitting long hours behind computer. I have lost lots of job opportunities, my PhD after 4 years of study, as well as my wife...
Forum: iSpine 05-18-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,665
Posted By james
wow, you can walk 3 miles? This is awesome. If I...

wow, you can walk 3 miles? This is awesome. If I can walk one mile I have no complain whatsoever.
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-18-2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,051
Posted By james
Thank you for your replies. I am 47,...

Thank you for your replies.

I am 47, computer programmer. My bad back is because of sitting long hours behind computer. I have lost lots of job opportunities as well as my wife because of back...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-17-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,051
Posted By james
I was diagnosed with annular disk tear and DDD at...

I was diagnosed with annular disk tear and DDD at L4/L5 in 2006. I had mild back pain and buttock pain at that time, when sitting.

Doctor referred me to physical therapist and the bPT managed to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-16-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,668
Posted By james
You have ADR and have are pregnant! Do doctors...

You have ADR and have are pregnant! Do doctors allow you ?
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-16-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,051
Posted By james
I haven't been able to sit since 2006. I gave up...

I haven't been able to sit since 2006. I gave up my PhD after 4 years because of that. I was able to stand up and work, but now I have burning sensation on my sole feet and cannot stand up more tan...
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