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Forum: Abstracts and Articles 07-13-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,987
Posted By dshobbies
I think he was trying to tell you that he didn't...

I think he was trying to tell you that he didn't want what other doctor's have said to influence his own diagnosis. He wanted to see you with completely untainted eyes. This is a good thing.
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Forum: iSpine 07-13-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,528
Posted By dshobbies
Hi D, After everything, you now have this...

Hi D,

After everything, you now have this nerve pain. I'm no authority but I don't think you'll find success with Neurontin if you haven't had any with Lyrica. Actually Lyrica is supposed to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 07-09-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,460
Posted By dshobbies
Who ever thought nicotine could actually be good...

Who ever thought nicotine could actually be good for you :eek:

Regardless, I'm glad your mother has found relief. I remember those early days, after my surgery when constipation was a huge...
Forum: iSpine 07-09-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 25,742
Posted By dshobbies
Hi Robert, I really can't comment on your...

Hi Robert,

I really can't comment on your specifics but did want to welcome you to the forum. I hope others can chime in and give you some of the answers you so need.

I will tell you, your...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 07-08-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 23,434
Posted By dshobbies
Haven't you been through enough? Perhaps you...

Haven't you been through enough? Perhaps you might consider getting this muscle released (another surgery). Contact Mark for the best doctor.

Good luck - Dale
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 07-07-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,250
Posted By dshobbies
Well Gil, Good and bad. I agree how easy it...

Well Gil,

Good and bad. I agree how easy it is to overdo the pain meds but am glad it's also under control.

You know to take it slow. And did I read right - you're taking out your own...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 07-01-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 72,641
Posted By dshobbies
Women are so much better at financial planning than men.

Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business.

When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed to...
Forum: iSpine 06-30-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,864
Posted By dshobbies
Strange - I posted yesterday and it's...

Strange - I posted yesterday and it's gone!:confused:

I wrote something cute about not bending body parts but I can't remember what it was so just let me say to keep up the good work and learn to...
Forum: Insurance Issues 06-29-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,859
Posted By dshobbies
I think there is more than one issue here. I was...

I think there is more than one issue here. I was told that pre-existing conditions are covered as long as you have continuous health coverage that has not lapsed for even 1 minute. However, that is...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 06-29-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,736
Posted By dshobbies
My blood boils when I read stories like yours. ...

My blood boils when I read stories like yours. Without knowing your specifics on where you live, insurance and financial situation, it's difficult to make recommendations but here goes;

Do not...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-29-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,612
Posted By dshobbies
TOP, Glad that you're doing well. You...

TOP,

Glad that you're doing well. You probably know that taking is slow is the name of this game.

Now that it's pool season, I like sitting on a noodle and 'walking' in the deep end. I...
Forum: iSpine 06-29-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,531
Posted By dshobbies
Hi dismissed and welcome, I'm sorry you're...

Hi dismissed and welcome,

I'm sorry you're getting the runaround from you doctor and health care. Please tell us where you live and what your insurance circumstances are so we can better make...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-26-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,240
Posted By dshobbies
Good to hear from you and great to hear that...

Good to hear from you and great to hear that you're doing so well. Success stories are so encouraging!

Dale
Forum: iSpine 06-24-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,795
Posted By dshobbies
Hi CC and welcome to the forum. As we say -...

Hi CC and welcome to the forum.

As we say - welcome to the other side. And to answer your question, yes, it is possible for nerves to heal but it can take quite a long time. You're only two...
Forum: iSpine 06-24-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,529
Posted By dshobbies
Just for my own claification - the diseased disc...

Just for my own claification - the diseased disc is removed and replaced by only this gel?

If this is true - wow!
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-23-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,938
Posted By dshobbies
Jarrod, I'm glad you're moving forward but...

Jarrod,

I'm glad you're moving forward but that still doesn't negate the need for you to get on anti-depressants. You will feel so much better. But I understand if you can't even get in to see a...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-22-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,391
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, So glad to hear all went well and your...

Judy,

So glad to hear all went well and your pain in under control. You signed up for a big undertaking this Sunday - be sure to take some pillows to put on a chair for keeping your feet up. I...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-22-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,938
Posted By dshobbies
Jarrod, Have you not read one word we all...

Jarrod,

Have you not read one word we all wrote. There may be relief out there for you but laying in bed and rotting will not get you there. I so understand how you feel, I really do. I'm not...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-21-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,938
Posted By dshobbies
Time heals all wounds - yeah right! Who wrote...

Time heals all wounds - yeah right! Who wrote that anyway? Us spineys know differently.

I think you'll be surprised at what a great pain management doctor can accomplish. There are some who...
Forum: iSpine 06-21-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,080
Posted By dshobbies
OK- so now we're getting to the crux of it. The...

OK- so now we're getting to the crux of it. The truth is there are always going to be good and bad. Over the years, I've heard stories not to dissimiliar to yours. I too have been subjected to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-20-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,391
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, Stupid me, I hope it's not too late -...

Judy,

Stupid me, I hope it's not too late - please ask for the kind of crutches that attach to your forearm, not under your arm. You stand much straighter.
Forum: iSpine 06-20-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,080
Posted By dshobbies
My ADR surgery was in Germany. It left me with...

My ADR surgery was in Germany. It left me with severe nerve damage to my left leg which by itself is disabling. I guess I should be blaming the German health care system?

Does our health care...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-19-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,391
Posted By dshobbies
Judy, ENOUGH! It's time to tell you body...

Judy,

ENOUGH! It's time to tell you body ENOUGH!

It should only be so easy;)

Hope all goes well tomorrow. Post when you can - Dale
Forum: iSpine 06-19-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,080
Posted By dshobbies
Your post is very generalizing. True, some...

Your post is very generalizing. True, some doctors should not be practicing but others are caring and concerned. Medical science has bounderieswhich are thankfully, constantly being pushed further...
Forum: iSpine 06-19-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,542
Posted By dshobbies
I was going to say something but if no one else...

I was going to say something but if no one else made waves, I didn't want to start another bruhaha.
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