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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-20-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, I'm from the school of listen to your...

Judy,

I'm from the school of listen to your body. With school, and still only 2 months post op, you should be kinder to yourself.

Without meds, you are in pain. For me, the guideline isn't...
Forum: iSpine 10-18-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,528
Posted By dshobbies
Never heard of that one! Have you tried Lyrica? ...

Never heard of that one! Have you tried Lyrica? For me, no difference and I too and the side effect queen.

Good luck, Dale
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-16-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,888
Posted By dshobbies
Hi schlagelj and welcome to the forum, If I...

Hi schlagelj and welcome to the forum,

If I read correctly, you were supposed to have a 4 level procedure but due to circumstances only one level was done and yet, this one level has resolved your...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-16-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, How nice to reconnect with someone...

Judy,

How nice to reconnect with someone from your past. I love that!

As far as shopping goes, I'd listen to Maria and do whatever you can online. Let you fingers do the walking;)

And...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-15-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, After following you since your...

Judy,

After following you since your surgery, when you had so much, too much, energy and overdid everyday to now, when you are so tired, I suspect your fatigue is coming from your emotional state...
Forum: iSpine 10-15-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,700
Posted By dshobbies
Shebo, Thank you for your kind words - and...

Shebo,

Thank you for your kind words - and now I understand your nervousness. I don't blame you. Not that all surgeries aren't serious but deflating a lung---

When is your new set of...
Forum: iSpine 10-15-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,528
Posted By dshobbies
Eddie, I can't say if N caused dry eyes as...

Eddie,

I can't say if N caused dry eyes as many other meds I take do - but my eyesight began to worsen, considerably with both N & L. Focusing on the computer or reading was greatly impaired and...
Forum: iSpine 10-14-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,700
Posted By dshobbies
Shebo, You've already been through several...

Shebo,

You've already been through several back surgeries and you know what to expect. What is the desired surgery that is scaring the heck out of you? What specifically is scarier than before...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-13-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Tan? Pish posh, I am white. This summer I...

Tan? Pish posh, I am white. This summer I didn't even bottle tan - don't know why since I look so much better. Julius loves the white, I hate it. I also avoid the sun as much as possible as I'm...
Forum: iSpine 10-13-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,700
Posted By dshobbies
Shebo, With such a positive result, your...

Shebo,

With such a positive result, your diagnosis appears confirmed which unto itself, is the biggest relief. Too many others are struggling with the unknown resulting in no clear cut path to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-11-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, If you hip cup shifted to a different,...

Judy,

If you hip cup shifted to a different, will it self correct or ?????

Yes, I agree, you body and your mind need the rest. You've been through so much both physically and emotionally. ...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-11-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,250
Posted By dshobbies
I wonder if scar tissue can't be surgically cut...

I wonder if scar tissue can't be surgically cut out. Of course you run the risk of more scar tissue but if, and if is the big question here, scar tissue is now somehow involving nerve, why can't it...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-11-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,178
Posted By dshobbies
If you have sought other opinions and all doctors...

If you have sought other opinions and all doctors have the same opinion and you agree with them, then that is what you should do. If you're not happy with what you're being told or you don't...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-09-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Maria, The magnets come with a little...

Maria,

The magnets come with a little pamphlet. No book necessary.

Judy,

Just a thought but maybe you'll heal just a little faster without overdoing:D But, something tells me you never...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-09-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,178
Posted By dshobbies
Sariera, I really don't have the experience...

Sariera,

I really don't have the experience to answer any of your questions but, has your doctor warned you that with a fusion, you have the risk of if affecting the next disc on top in a few...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-08-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, Sorry you're hurting but I think we'd...

Judy,

Sorry you're hurting but I think we'd all do the same thing. Years ago, a lady got her electric chair stuck in a ladies room. She could do nothing so I pushed, pulled, kicked and tugged...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-08-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,178
Posted By dshobbies
Hello Sariera and welcome to the forum, ...

Hello Sariera and welcome to the forum,

Please tell us a little more about yourself. Your English is good enough for us to understand so please don't worry about it.

What levels are involved? ...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-08-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,250
Posted By dshobbies
Gil, Considering your nerve pain has...

Gil,

Considering your nerve pain has increased, it doesn't seem like it's a result of swelling, which was probably worse right after surgery. I'm thinking perhaps the build up of scar tissue...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-07-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Arthritis in my hands? I have no idea what...

Arthritis in my hands? I have no idea what you're talking about:eek: Actually for years I've had tendontis of my thumbs. At one point it was so bad I couldn't hold the brush and blow dryer. Now...
Forum: iSpine 10-07-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,516
Posted By dshobbies
I think you have chosen wisely but the proof is...

I think you have chosen wisely but the proof is in the pudding (where does that come from).

I do wish you good luck. When are you coming home or do you plan on staying there for treatment too?
...
Forum: iSpine 10-07-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,529
Posted By dshobbies
My foot too seems squeezed and feels on fire all...

My foot too seems squeezed and feels on fire all the time. Mine is nerve damage and this is it.

Have you tried Neurontin or Lyrica? If you don't mind the side effects, both might be extremely...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-06-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, Just this week reports have come in...

Judy,

Just this week reports have come in about the failure rate of metal on metal hip replacements. I don't know which one you have - but whichever, perhaps that could explain your pain. As for...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-05-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 72,641
Posted By dshobbies
Do you ever feel stupid?

Now this one I like-


If you ever feel a little bit stupid, just dig this up and read it again; you'll begin to think you're a genius..
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-05-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,902
Posted By dshobbies
Maria, I'd have to say the main reason,...

Maria,

I'd have to say the main reason, aside from decreasing eyesight, I gave up N&L was because it took away all my artistic desires. I was content to do absolutely nothing and a small amount...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 10-05-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 72,641
Posted By dshobbies
Difference between Guts and Balls

Again, not thrilling but worth posting.



So that you don't appear ignorant in any discussion of
the subject below!!

Medical distinction between Guts and Balls

There is a medical...
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