Forum: iSpine
01-20-2014, 02:34 PM
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this sounds like
emergency surgery or pretty close to it.. I don't know that there's anything to say other than if you had time to get a 2nd opinion and the only one I could think to recommend would be Dr. Frank...
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Forum: iSpine
01-14-2014, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
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Forum: iSpine
01-14-2014, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,724
along those lines
I kind of wonder if our bodies begin to get used to whatever the situation is that used to be highly irritating and now might be only mildly aggravating or perhaps just slightly noticeable after a...
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Forum: iSpine
01-13-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 8
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re coccyx pain
I didn't have kids so no.. started sometime after my first back injury but didn't become chronic until after my 2nd failed back surgery and stuck around for a number of years afterwards.
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Forum: iSpine
01-09-2014, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,997
re his condition
He does say up till about 8/13 what happened in the first paragraph I think or introductory area. I see where he has given up his practice to mostly do research and offer some other services. I...
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Forum: iSpine
01-07-2014, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,735
re coccyx pain
When I had this and I had it a good long time from when I was in my late 20's with flare ups from low back injury to a chronic condition after 2nd failed back surgery... (it was gone for about a year...
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Forum: iSpine
01-05-2014, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 1
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re bulge or tear in cervical area
Yes I have a bulge and have not had to have surgery. I did have a cervical MRI done twice when I was most symptomatic for things like numbness in hands and dropping things etc... that's been about 6...
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Forum: iSpine
12-29-2013, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 11
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do buleges and tears heal
I suppose tears can heal and bulges can be reasorbed (sp) though that I can't say if that has happened to me since I've not had a cervical MRI for a while and with my current complaints I don't think...
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Forum: iSpine
12-26-2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
update
Love my Richie braces.. I so wish someone had prescribed them for me a few years back!
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Forum: iSpine
12-26-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 3
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re lifting weights
I haven't been able to do this for a while now because of a cervical bulge that I have (my guess). I am not able to lift my arms at shoulder height or above my head repetitively and some of the...
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Forum: iSpine
12-26-2013, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,724
things can change
I don't know when your last MRI was indicating a tear or bulge however I still think being the cervical spine I'd want to get it checked out more thoroughly at least in terms of diagnosis.
I am...
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Forum: iSpine
12-22-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,997
Chirogeek's updated website
Hey Everybody~ have you recently checked out chirogeek's site?
It's amazing the amount of updating he's done to it! Ever since I was referred to his site it's been one of my fav's to recommend to...
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Forum: iSpine
12-22-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,724
Hi there newbie!
Welcome to the forum! I was 28 when I first injured my low back working as an RN in San Francisco. My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion with a really good neurosurgeon. Not that you need...
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Forum: iSpine
12-22-2013, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
It was a good thought Jim
If I didn't have the painful tendon condition but rather weakness I would have thought it related to my back possibly as well because so many things can be so it was a good thought and I'm glad you...
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
re OSS visit
I saw my OSS today and he gave me a shot of Toradol for my low back. I asked him about the possibility of my back creating my ankle weakness or being involved and he said from the sound of it (I...
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
re my feet
Jim,
I'll be seeing my OSS this morning and discuss that with him. I don't think I have any weakness re my feet other than the Posterior tibial tendonitis which is a mean entity within itself.
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2013, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,259
re Dr.Coufal visit
Hey Jim
I went with my neighbor to her 6 month visit to Dr. Coufal. He did a cervical surgery for her and I believe she will be having her low back done this coming year as well with Dr.Coufal. ...
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Forum: iSpine
12-18-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,366
Richie braces (foot orthotic/brace)
I got my combo orthotic and foot/leg braces (bilat) and they're really very supportive and nearly comfortable. Could be better re the comfort leg brace part but I'll take the fact that my feet are...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-08-2013, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 2
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re surgery
I think that it's best you set yourself up not to have to do anything for at least 6-8 weeks and to also expect to take at least that much time off from work if not maybe 12 weeks. Usually with...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-08-2013, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 21,384
thanks for update!
Hi Kelly,
I hope you're still checking the forum as I just read your most recent update.
Those are some interesting symptoms (areas of numbness) which I'm sure follow a certain nerve pattern but...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-07-2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,578
Re advice
I would definately try to get a 2nd opinion even if you have to pay cash or get it out of your locale. Also I think you should have had that MRI a while ago but as soon as possible would be best. ...
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Forum: iSpine
12-04-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,560
advice
What I would recommend is talking with Mark (mmglobal) here to get the most amount of beneficial information.
Wishing you the best with whatever you'll do~ I have long lived with spine related...
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Forum: iSpine
11-20-2013, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,957
what level
Did your brother have surgery on? Was it a discectomy or fusion (I'm guessing a discectomy if supposed to go home the same day)? Sounds like progress with regaining bowel and bladder function.. hope...
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Forum: iSpine
11-18-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,418
very good!
So glad to read that your pain is that level! Seems like PT is helping you quite a bit.
Yeah people can be super slender and be way out of shape. Most doctors I've seen in the past were so...
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Forum: iSpine
11-17-2013, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,418
How's it going?
Just wondering how you're doing and hoping much better! Maria
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