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Forum: iSpine 04-22-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,394
Posted By mmglobal
Slinky, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. ...

Slinky, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I too suffer from thoracic spine issues and when it's bad... it's really bad. Also, when it's bad, the episodes are not short... they last for weeks...
Forum: iSpine 04-22-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,981
Posted By mmglobal
Alain, welcome to the forum. The BetaKlinik is...

Alain, welcome to the forum. The BetaKlinik is absolutely first class. IMHO, there is not another clinic that is better equipped and staffed for a thorough diagnosis. I've known Dr. Zeegers since...
Forum: iSpine 04-21-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,887
Posted By mmglobal
Sounds like hocus pocus to me... the laser may...

Sounds like hocus pocus to me... the laser may warm the area (like a wet rag would), but the laser does not make it to the joint... even if it does, does it 'undegenerate' it?
Forum: iSpine 04-21-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,887
Posted By mmglobal
what do they laser?

what do they laser?
Forum: iSpine 04-21-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,887
Posted By mmglobal
Is there such a thing as a 'third-party' placebo...

Is there such a thing as a 'third-party' placebo effect? When they give a dog a sugar pill, does it make the owner feel better?

OK, enough snarky comments. I wonder if the 'laser treatment...
Forum: iSpine 04-20-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,384
Posted By mmglobal
John, thanks for the post... I'm looking forward...

John, thanks for the post... I'm looking forward to hearing good news.. hopefully it will be helpful for you.

I'm interested in other non-prescription anti-inflammatory regimens... anyone have...
Forum: iSpine 04-19-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,431
Posted By mmglobal
Monty, congrats on your success and thanks for...

Monty, congrats on your success and thanks for posting!!!

It's great to hear about cases like yours... In many straightforward cases, when the nerves are compressed and causing pain, decompressing...
Forum: iSpine 04-17-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,490
Posted By mmglobal
Henry had his surgery yesterday... I've been...

Henry had his surgery yesterday... I've been speaking to his wonderful wife. All OK so far, but he is NOT having fun! Under the best of circumstances this is a tough ordeal. Hopefully, the worst...
Forum: iSpine 04-11-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,707
Posted By mmglobal
PS.... do you have any known issues related to to...

PS.... do you have any known issues related to to the first fusion failure?

Bone density issues?

Diabetic?

Smoker?

Steriod use?
Forum: iSpine 04-11-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,707
Posted By mmglobal
Cathy, thanks for posting. I hope to hear good...

Cathy, thanks for posting. I hope to hear good news about more success with the stimulator.

Mark
Forum: iSpine 04-05-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,955
Posted By mmglobal
Hi Puma, welcome to the forum.... sorry you need...

Hi Puma, welcome to the forum.... sorry you need to be here.

I've had several clients who've used standing workstations for years as that setup provided them with the most productive environment. ...
Forum: iSpine 04-03-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,567
Posted By mmglobal
Crapola... I've completely undone the benefit of...

Crapola... I've completely undone the benefit of the epidural. Back into full blown episode complete with crushing chest pain and more!

Fortunately, the onset of the pain was VERY specific...
Forum: iSpine 04-02-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,777
Posted By mmglobal
cicinla, welcome to the forum and thanks for...

cicinla, welcome to the forum and thanks for posting.

If I understand correctly, you had the treatment TODAY and are not worse from the treatments.

Did insurance cover some of the treatment,...
Forum: iSpine 04-01-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,535
Posted By mmglobal
Ray, I just sent fuzzy an email asking for an...

Ray, I just sent fuzzy an email asking for an update. If you haven't seen anything in a few days, rattle my cage and I'll call him.

Take care,

Mark
Forum: iSpine 04-01-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,188
Posted By mmglobal
AJ, I'm so sorry that you are not getting the...

AJ, I'm so sorry that you are not getting the help you need. As we discussed, IMHO, the way we treat our vets and their families is a national disgrace. I don't know any tricks for navigating the...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-31-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,658
Posted By mmglobal
As I understand the recommendation, the coflex...

As I understand the recommendation, the coflex removal must be dorsal surgery, while the ADR implantation would be abdominal surgery. I have seen Bertagnoli use a system that allows ADR through a...
Forum: iSpine 03-31-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,227
Posted By mmglobal
AJ, the problems we have with insurance companies...

AJ, the problems we have with insurance companies are even worse with the VA. Your doctor may have been correct when he said he could not do a 2-level, even if the reason was not the FDA.

BTW,...
Forum: iSpine 03-29-2014, 04:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,227
Posted By mmglobal
AJ, I'm sorry to say, but the FDA does NOT stand...

AJ, I'm sorry to say, but the FDA does NOT stand in the way of multi-level ADR. Devices are either approved or not approved. The FDA does not approve any number of levels. If the device is...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-26-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,658
Posted By mmglobal
I would ask... with the coflex-f in situ for 3...

I would ask... with the coflex-f in situ for 3 years, plus the severe degeneration for so long before, what are the odds of auto-fusion.

You may be able to get insurance to pay for a 2 or 3 level...
Forum: iSpine 03-24-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,511
Posted By mmglobal
my guess is that inversion table is OK, but that...

my guess is that inversion table is OK, but that is a question for your doctor.

Mark
Forum: iSpine 03-24-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,490
Posted By mmglobal
Sometimes he seems like the nutty professor, but...

Sometimes he seems like the nutty professor, but he is one of the the most genuine people I know. If you want great marketing, more logistical support, etc... he may not be your pick. But, if your...
Forum: iSpine 03-24-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,783
Posted By mmglobal
Just to fill in and restate what you've already...

Just to fill in and restate what you've already mentioned above, if you have plenty of room in your spinal canal, you can tolerate substantial impingements... even though the shape of the cord may be...
Forum: iSpine 03-24-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,783
Posted By mmglobal
If you have to have surgery, please know that...

If you have to have surgery, please know that there is a HUGE difference in thoracic spine surgery from one surgeon to the next. I may be looking at a 1-level thoracic fusion. I had lunch with Dr....
Forum: iSpine 03-24-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,035
Posted By mmglobal
Hi April, welcome to the forum. Sorry you find...

Hi April, welcome to the forum. Sorry you find yourself in this situation.

What are your symptoms?

Do you have any neurologic deficits. Myelopathy?

Are you at risk for spinal cord damage?...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 03-24-2014, 01:42 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 72,662
Posted By mmglobal
This was posted on facebook by a friend... passed...

This was posted on facebook by a friend... passed off as a true story with a picture of a very tough looking, very old lady....
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