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Forum: iSpine 08-30-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Another week has passed and a good amount of pain...

Another week has passed and a good amount of pain has left, hopefully forever. I stopped taking PoDiaPn last week, no sense in taking it if the pain is easing.
It's really disturbing to me that...
Forum: iSpine 08-22-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Yes Maria it's the pain. I think that the average...

Yes Maria it's the pain. I think that the average person would not have put up with the pain that I've endured over a 25 year period.
Right or wrong I've always refused surgery... so far.
But a...
Forum: iSpine 08-16-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I'm not doing well at all. I'm getting...

Hi,
I'm not doing well at all. I'm getting worse. Leg pain has increased, which may be getting worse from doing McKenzie back extensions, don't know yet. But the ozone injection should have...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Thanks Kes. Another week has passed. Had a...

Thanks Kes.

Another week has passed. Had a good amount of leg pain this week but less today. Sometimes I wonder if the increase in pain is like a rebound effect to healing, if that's possible....
Forum: iSpine 08-04-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Thanks for the well wishes Maria. I may be...

Thanks for the well wishes Maria. I may be seeing improvement, hard to say because I usually have up and down days. Nothing miraculous for sure. In theory, healing takes a while so I still have...
Forum: iSpine 07-29-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Update. One week out and I'm not seeing any...

Update. One week out and I'm not seeing any improvement in my pain level.
Forum: iSpine 07-23-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
On second thought. In this study there were...

On second thought. In this study there were exclusions.

Exclusion criteria for oxygen-ozone therapy were neuroradiologic evidence of disk prolapse or free fragments of herniated disk, and major...
Forum: iSpine 07-23-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I don't think that there are any exclusions...

Hi, I don't think that there are any exclusions so long as the disc is the cause. No, insurance will not pay but I'm going to file an appeal. Cost was around $2400
Forum: iSpine 07-21-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Reporting back. I had the Ozone shot today. It...

Reporting back.
I had the Ozone shot today. It wasn't painful and the procedure only took about 10 minutes. However, afterwards I did have to lay down for 4 hours in the recovery room before I...
Forum: iSpine 07-07-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
My Ozone Discectomy is scheduled for 7-21. I'll...

My Ozone Discectomy is scheduled for 7-21. I'll report back when done.
Forum: iSpine 06-30-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Thanks Maria. Have you looked into...

Thanks Maria. Have you looked into Prolotherapy in place of fusion? It's a less invasive way to stabilize the lumbar.
Forum: iSpine 06-28-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Hi, the consultation went well and I'll probably...

Hi, the consultation went well and I'll probably have this done. I was impressed with the Doctor and his experience with Ozone. However, due to the herniation being large he lowered the success rate...
Forum: iSpine 06-26-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,742
Posted By John Galt
Minimally Invasive Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Lumbar Disk Herniation

Hi all!
It's been a while since I've last posted here. My herniated disc has not improved and the results from my last MRI say,"L4-L5 large left paracentral disc herniation/extrusion with inferior...
Forum: iSpine 06-14-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,633
Posted By John Galt
I should add that I went from 6 8oz cups of decaf...

I should add that I went from 6 8oz cups of decaf to 6 8 oz cups of regular coffee. When I started drinking the regular my hands shook a lot. I should have taken the hint then. Of course there is...
Forum: iSpine 06-13-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,633
Posted By John Galt
Is Caffeine causing you backpain?

I had started having increased back pain and stiffness in the lumbar a few months ago after a long period of very little pain. I racked my brain trying to figure out why I was getting more pain and...
Forum: iSpine 04-21-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,549
Posted By John Galt
Pet Arthritis: Laser Therapy Staves Off Arthritis...

Pet Arthritis: Laser Therapy Staves Off Arthritis of Dogs and Cats - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/laser-therapy-staves-off-pets-arthritis/story?id=12974694)

check this out. The vet is...
Forum: iSpine 04-20-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,074
Posted By John Galt
Hi Mmglobal, although it's a topical pain killer...

Hi Mmglobal, although it's a topical pain killer and not an anti-inflammatory, Capsaicin helped me get through some cold days this winter.
Capsaicin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: iSpine 04-20-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,074
Posted By John Galt
Celadrin

I've found a supplement called Celadrin. It is safe and effective and helps with chronic joint pain. It is made primarily of fatty acids which is why I'm interested in it. Fish oil (also a healthy...
Forum: iSpine 04-19-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,349
Posted By John Galt
Happy to hear of your progress cicinla. It's...

Happy to hear of your progress cicinla. It's been 2 years since I started this thread and while I haven't received any more Prolo or Ozone injections I still have less pain than before the...
Forum: iSpine 01-12-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,357
Posted By John Galt
Maria, out of curiosity did your coccyx pain...

Maria, out of curiosity did your coccyx pain begin after giving birth?
Forum: iSpine 12-26-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,219
Posted By John Galt
I would think that you could workout and do most...

I would think that you could workout and do most things like biking and probably even certain weight lifts. I would check with a physical therapist or a good sports med doc for guidance first though....
Forum: iSpine 12-25-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,357
Posted By John Galt
Hi, have you looked into Prolotherapy? It may...

Hi, have you looked into Prolotherapy? It may help you.
Check out this youtube,
Tailbone Pain - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maKx-PKCnhk)

I've had Prolotherapy (Prolo) done to my...
Forum: iSpine 05-18-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,539
Posted By John Galt
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

Hi, I came across this in the news and thought that it might be something that others would be interested in.

Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms...
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,495
Posted By John Galt
It's been a few weeks since I started this...

It's been a few weeks since I started this thread. A few days after posting this I decided to find a professional message therapist who uses myofacial release.
I've had four sessions, one per week...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 03-20-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,119
Posted By John Galt
If someone is interested there is a NJ doc doing...

If someone is interested there is a NJ doc doing this procedure
Alternative Disc Therapy Medical Ozone Pain Management (http://www.alternativedisctherapy.com/index.htm)
It's done in a surgerical...
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