Forum: iSpine
07-24-2014, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,611
re questions
Hey Jim,
Generally with any surgeries it's recommended to stop Nsaids at least 14 days prior to surgery. It sounds like you'll have time to do that. You should call and verify this with Dr....
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Forum: iSpine
07-19-2014, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,611
re adr explant surgery
Jim,
So glad to read that Mark was instrumental in helping you get pointed in the right direction with Dr. Regan and that there was clarification and/or explanations of what's going on and something...
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Forum: iSpine
07-18-2014, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,833
new here n scared to death
Hi there,
I remember being new to the world of spiney hurt back in the 80's when I was young! I was scared to death then as well and probably before each of my two spine surgeries as well...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-16-2014, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,267
wishing you the best
Vicki
Sorry to read all that you've gone thru and what you're looking at going thru although think that you're approaching it the best way possible and that is getting all the opinions you can and...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2014, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,553
good advice Vicki
I appreciate that input Vicki. I remember having a big open discectomy on L5S1 and being advised to recover slowly and at my pace which I did and things worked out pretty well (until disc later re...
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Forum: iSpine
07-09-2014, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,956
theracane to the rescue
AllegroMedical.com: Medical Supplies & Equipment, Wound Care Supplies, Catheters, Incontinence Products, Syringes, Knee Braces and much more......
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Forum: iSpine
07-08-2014, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,956
long time ago
I had one back about 20 years ago.. interesting concept but didn't really help me. For a while I used it as backup to a baseball bat for home protection living in downtown Long Beach...
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Forum: iSpine
07-04-2014, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,553
wow
You are really coming right along! Congrats! Now don't get too far ahead of yourself and OVERDO:D Glad to read you're off the Morphine and will have more energy. Hope you continue to do great...
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Forum: iSpine
07-04-2014, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,991
re tailbone pain
I don't know if you take anything or not for pain but I would definitely try something if you don't before having someone do more surgery. I would also see someone that specializes in this type and...
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Forum: iSpine
07-04-2014, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,991
re tailbone pain
I had it for years n years.. at least episodically when my back would go out.. then my first discectomy helped and it went away until the disc above got surgerized and then it came back with a...
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Forum: iSpine
07-03-2014, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,553
congrats!
Hey there.. good to hear from you! So glad that you've no more pain thus far. I think the Morphine helps a bit too with some stuff (having taken it when I first started pain management). Had to...
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Forum: iSpine
07-01-2014, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,553
Wishing you the best with surgery!
Hi Karger!
You made it and maybe are asleep now? I don't think I could sleep if I were going to have spine surgery again since I can hardly sleep if I have a doctor's appointment the next day let...
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Forum: iSpine
06-20-2014, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,207
Judy are you there?
Just wondering when you surgery is scheduled? Sorry to ask again.. hope you're doing Ok!
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Forum: iSpine
06-08-2014, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,776
welcome back
So sorry to read that you were in an MVA that sounds like it was pretty intense. I hope that things have settled down now and that you're doing Ok.
Nothing much new with me since last time you...
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Forum: iSpine
06-05-2014, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,340
upcoming L5 disc replacement
Good for you! I have no recent overseas travel experience though I can say with regard to making your arrangements and the feelings you're having all that is quite normal! A big surgical decision...
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Forum: iSpine
06-05-2014, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,503
re PM
Great to read you like this PM AJ. Hope this works out for you and you get the relief you should. Keep us posted if you have time.
About time to see the VA medical system (hospitals) being...
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Forum: iSpine
06-03-2014, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,702
pain meds
It's quite the involved issue with relevant points on all sides and often the person using things in the manner intended is probably going to be the most affected if major changes are implemented in...
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Forum: iSpine
06-02-2014, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,989
marcaine
The procedure we're talking about was back in 2003 but what I remember was my discs were pressurized and I reacted re which discs were concordant for pain with measurements taken at the time of the...
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Forum: iSpine
05-31-2014, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,989
re marcaine post discogram
When I went to see the doctor to discuss getting the 2nd discogram (for diagnostic purposes of course) I told him I had to travel the day after the procedure (west coast back to east coast) and that...
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Forum: iSpine
05-30-2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,503
congrats!
Seems like that took a long time though I'm very glad to read that you're finally able to see someone outside the VA to take care of your PM needs. I too hope this provider will serve you well in...
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Forum: iSpine
05-29-2014, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
just about anybody
Who has had back surgery will tell you that the recovery is pretty much at your own pace no matter what the doctor expects you to do by a certain point.
The only thing that is absolute about...
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,384
post L4/5 discectomy
I had a big open discectomy at L5S1 back in '89 and my recovery by about the 3rd week was steadily getting better but I wouldn't say I was walking 2 miles/day although I was increasing my upright...
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,487
awesome update!
So glad to read about your improvement and your satisfaction with your decision and surgery!
I only wish that more people had the choice/opportunity to utilize an out of country provider...
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2014, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,989
one of my best early physician responses
Jim,
So glad you're involved in something that sounds like a support group or a group that is supportive!! Hang in here and do what you think is right for you as best you're able. I'm sure...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2014, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,989
oh sheet
I've just had such a good laugh over Mark's post!!!
Really that report was kind of Ok except maybe what they left out which is what you're feeling and have to deal with on a daily basis!
I too...
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