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Forum: iSpine 09-11-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,520
Posted By mmglobal
Jack, welcome to the forum and congrats on what...

Jack, welcome to the forum and congrats on what seems like an amazing success. Sounds like the surgery addressed the issues that you hoped... I look forward to hearing about your continued success...
Forum: iSpine 09-10-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,863
Posted By mmglobal
Maria, I've been back in pain management since...

Maria, I've been back in pain management since the fall of 2008 and have been with Pain Medicine Associates (Pain Medicine Associates | your life, your health, pain free (http://painassociate.com/))....
Forum: iSpine 09-08-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,863
Posted By mmglobal
Maria, could your PM turn you over to another...

Maria, could your PM turn you over to another doctor (on a temporary basis) so his logistics issues with taking the required class will not drive your medical decision?

Good luck!

Mark
Forum: iSpine 09-03-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,780
Posted By mmglobal
I think the key word is 'intense'. I've known...

I think the key word is 'intense'. I've known some pretty hard core athletes. When the patient asks if snowshoeing is OK and the Dr. says yes, the Dr. might not realize that they mean for 10 hours...
Forum: iSpine 08-30-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,616
Posted By mmglobal
Jim, I don't know if the problems are from BCBS...

Jim, I don't know if the problems are from BCBS or Regan's office. For this surgery, he's the guy with all the experience that is so valuable. Regardless of where the problem is, I hope you'll...
Forum: iSpine 08-30-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,863
Posted By mmglobal
Steve, thanks so much for posting. I'm so happy...

Steve, thanks so much for posting. I'm so happy to read that you are finding some relief.

I'm wondering about the relative dose... 15mg hydrocodone vs. 10 mcg butrans patch. Actually, the...
Forum: iSpine 08-15-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,163
Posted By mmglobal
Sheila, Welcome to the forum. Yes, your...

Sheila,

Welcome to the forum. Yes, your case is complex and is much different than what we usually see on the patient forums. I'm a little unclear... the diagnosis and the problem they intend to...
Forum: iSpine 08-14-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,164
Posted By mmglobal
OK.... it's Antsy Lady.... I was wondering what...

OK.... it's Antsy Lady.... I was wondering what the name "Auntie's Lady" was about. I should get new glasses!

Welcome to the forum! Sorry you are still suffering.

I have a bunch of...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,518
Posted By mmglobal
Sahuaro, thanks for posting the update! It's...

Sahuaro, thanks for posting the update!

It's great that patients and doctors have more options. Sadly, the problem we have is more with insurance companies and reimbursement issues so access will...
Forum: Insurance Issues 08-08-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 24,409
Posted By mmglobal
Guido, there isn't any place that I know of that...

Guido, there isn't any place that I know of that has the information you seek. My experience is that a small number of internet vocal reviewers will dominate the reviews and that type of anecdotal...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 07-22-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,676
Posted By mmglobal
Congrats in order for me and Diane!

Grandchild #2 is on the way!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

I wish I would have known that grand-parenting was going to be so much fun, I would have been encouraging my children to have kids when they...
Forum: iSpine 07-22-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,836
Posted By mmglobal
Wow.... congrats on the weight loss Ed... that is...

Wow.... congrats on the weight loss Ed... that is fantastic.

Unfortunately, we cannot undo the degeneration that we all will have. We try epidural injections... usually or often, there will be...
Forum: iSpine 07-10-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,561
Posted By mmglobal
andrew... great news! Please ramp up your...

andrew... great news!

Please ramp up your activities slowly... remember that just getting out of the hospital to the hotel is 1,000 times the activity you've had since the surgery... then the trip...
Forum: Insurance Issues 07-10-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,880
Posted By mmglobal
Vicki, welcome to the forum. You might want to...

Vicki, welcome to the forum. You might want to send Henry a private email and ask him to update this thread.

Good luck!

Mark
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,961
Posted By mmglobal
Home protection???? ..... "Get out of my...

Home protection????

..... "Get out of my house or I'll give you a massage!" ???
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2014, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,961
Posted By mmglobal
Anyone already tried one? Mark

Anyone already tried one?

Mark
Forum: iSpine 07-08-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,961
Posted By mmglobal
Anybody want to try a Theracane?

Thera Cane (http://www.theracane.com/)

I've known a few spine patients who swear by these.... doesn't do much for me.

You can have it if you want it.

Mark
Forum: iSpine 07-07-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,086
Posted By mmglobal
Lance, welcome to the forum. You said that...

Lance, welcome to the forum.

You said that your four year-old MRI shows...... Do you have more current imaging? I'd be cautious about moving towards procedures that destroy tissue or ablate...
Forum: iSpine 06-29-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,538
Posted By mmglobal
caz, welcome to the forum, sorry you need to be...

caz, welcome to the forum, sorry you need to be here.

Note that this thread was started more than 1.5 years ago... I have sent an email to turbokid asking if he/she can post an update.

I don't...
Forum: iSpine 06-26-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,574
Posted By mmglobal
I assume that your debit card is a VISA or...

I assume that your debit card is a VISA or mastercard that should make it work like a credit card as far as most retailers are concerned.

I would check with the BetaKlniik to see about credit card...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,779
Posted By mmglobal
Barbara... I hope you don't mind that I moved...

Barbara... I hope you don't mind that I moved your new thread to the main forum... IMHO, this really is spine related.

Talk to you soon,

Mark
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,344
Posted By mmglobal
Karger... GOOD LUCK!!! I'm looking forward to...

Karger... GOOD LUCK!!! I'm looking forward to hearing great news about your recovery.

Please keep us posted!

Mark
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,206
Posted By mmglobal
The keel cut is only relevant if causes a...

The keel cut is only relevant if causes a problem. It can cause problems but only if the surgeon uses improper technique. If the surgeon uses improper technique... you are with the wrong surgeon...
Forum: iSpine 06-05-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,779
Posted By mmglobal
Barbara... welcome back. I'm sorry to hear that...

Barbara... welcome back. I'm sorry to hear that your case did't turn out well. Following the MVA that wrecked my spine, I went into binding arbitration with 100k in medical bills and 200k in lost...
Forum: iSpine 06-03-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,709
Posted By mmglobal
AJ, thanks for the post... I agree with your...

AJ, thanks for the post... I agree with your assessment that these types of occurrances and issues will (and already has) made getting appropriate pain management much more difficult to get.
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