Forum: iSpine
01-29-2010, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,413
My doc says no way re: discography
Prior to my cervical ADR surgery, a PM dr. I was seeing suggested I should have a discography. My surgeon (Dr. Chapman UWMC) was VERY opposed to the idea. When I told the PM dr. that my surgeon...
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2010, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,751
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Forum: iSpine
09-21-2009, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,669
3 level cervical adr
Hi Sandy,
Welcome to Ispine. I haven't been on my computer much or I would have replied sooner.
I had a 3 level cervical ADR done in Washington State by Dr. Jens Chapman from the University...
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Forum: iSpine
05-27-2009, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,034
Fusion
HI Michelle,
I had a revision surgery that included fusion from L-4 to S-1 in Dec. of 2007. My surgeon is normally in favor of ADR (and since that time, did a 3 level cervical ADR for me). ...
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Forum: iSpine
05-22-2009, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,656
Best wishes!
Hi Jess,
It is perfectly normal to be nervous. Having surgery is a huge event in your life.....and going to another country for it adds to the excitement. You will be in good hands and good...
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Forum: iSpine
05-17-2009, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,310
try to be patient
Dear Cindy Lou,
Your last surgery wasn't very long ago. Have you decreased your pain medications? After my last surgery, it seemed like I was going to be almost pain free shortly after surgery. ...
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Forum: iSpine
05-16-2009, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,005
narcotic taper update
Hi All,
I posted several weeks ago about the difficulty I was having with tapering off of fentanyl and oxycodone. Yesterday I drove to Seattle to see a pain management expert at the UWMC and...
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Forum: iSpine
04-30-2009, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,162
Welcome to forum....
There isn't much I can add that others haven't, but wanted to welcome you here and encourage you to get back to your dr. (or another dr.....even an emergency room if needed) soon. If you have a...
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Forum: iSpine
04-28-2009, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,752
Med taper continues
Thanks Terry, Kate and Maria! Today is a little/lot better! I went to work and other than a little headache, fatigue and loss of appetite, the day seemed like a fairly normal work day. I'm hoping...
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Forum: iSpine
04-27-2009, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,752
Still struggling with med taper
I'm really happy for those of you who have recently had ADR surgery and are on your way to a pain free life. I would have posted more positive comments to each of you individually .....but I am...
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Forum: iSpine
04-23-2009, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,177
Email hugs to Ali
Dear Ali,
I hope today is a better day for you. Everyone here knows how hard it is to get out of bed sometimes. Pain and pain meds can both be depressing. Please talk to your doctor about your...
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Forum: iSpine
04-14-2009, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,683
Toxic build up from meds
My experience with narcotics confirms your belief that they could be the cause of many of your problems. I was on almost every pain medication available for 4 to 5 years prior to a revision lumbar...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-08-2009, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 173
Views: 37,194
welcome to the cervical ADR club
Hi Mark,
So glad to hear you are doing so well! In my experience cervical surgery is much easier to recovery from than lumbar. You'll be back to parachuting, skiing, tennis and whatever chores...
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Forum: iSpine
04-06-2009, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,133
Mary and baby
Dear Mary,
My heart goes out to you and your little one. One thing that helped me continue watching my grandchildren after surgery was an electric hospital bed. With a remote control I could...
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Forum: iSpine
04-06-2009, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,685
Best wishes to Dr. J
You have been so helpful to everyone on this site! I'm glad to hear you have a surgery date with Dr. B. May will be here before you know it! You (and Terry) know much more than most of us about...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,135
ent. taper-thanks katie, dr. j and terry
Thanks for the prompt replies. This site has been incredibly helpful through my spine surgeries and recoveries. I want to reassure Dr. J and Terrry that I am under a doctor's help with the narcotic...
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Forum: iSpine
04-02-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,135
tapering fentanyl
Hi Everyone. I am now 3 months post op from a 3 level cervical ADR and 15 months post op from a major lumbar revision surgery with fusion, removal and addition of hardware. After years of serious...
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Forum: iSpine
04-02-2009, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,845
narcotic conversion ect.
Hi Mark,
Sorry to hear you are in pain and having trouble getting the Rx you want to relieve the pain. You said that 5 mg oxy wasn't available? Did you mean oxycontin or oxycodone? A couple...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
02-03-2009, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,824
First Choice Health in Washington State
My surgeon and I had to appeal my case twice before getting approval. I had 3 level (Prodisc C). Insurance agreed to pay for hospital, surgeon and one implant. We are still negotiating who is...
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Forum: iSpine
02-03-2009, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,156
Throat/swallowing changes after ADR?
Hi Everyone,
I had a 3 level Prodisc C ADR about 5 weeks ago. My recovery is coming along wonderfully. I am thrilled with the decrease in chronic neck/arm/shoulder pain and numbness. I had the...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-03-2009, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,110
Hi Marion,
At close to 5 weeks post op, I...
Hi Marion,
At close to 5 weeks post op, I couldn't be happier with the results of my 3 level ADR surgery! The throat pain is long gone and I am well on my way to tapering off of the narcotic meds...
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2009, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 19,900
I've had 2 CT myelograms. No serious problems...
I've had 2 CT myelograms. No serious problems after them, but the first one was a very painful procedure. It was performed by a resident who had a very difficult time getting the needle past all of...
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2009, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,172
Steve,
Have you tried negotiating with your...
Steve,
Have you tried negotiating with your insurance company? Is your surgeon willing to write letters or make phone calls on your behalf? I am one month post op from a 3 level Prodisc C...
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Forum: iSpine
01-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,409
Not all Drs. believe in discograms
You will have to choose which dr. you feel the most confident will provide you with a good, long term outcome. I had a 3 level ADR surgery recently and never had a discogram. My surgeon actually...
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Forum: iSpine
01-11-2009, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
return to work after surgery
Hi Mark,
Thanks for your insight. Sorry to hear that you are facing a mulit level Prodisc C surgery, but glad to hear that your symptoms haven't progressed enough to require that it be done...
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