Forum: New Member Introductions
05-03-2012, 04:17 PM
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Thought I would update this thread. Today I got...
Thought I would update this thread. Today I got medial branch blocks on 3 levels on both sides. This was purely diagnostic. They numb up the nerves going to the facets to see if your pain improves...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-14-2012, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 15
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Hi
Regarding Prolotherapy, I have tried it...
Hi
Regarding Prolotherapy, I have tried it in the past as I was trying to sort out my pain generators after ADR. I had prolo on my right SI joint at that time, and I may go back now to see if...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-14-2012, 07:15 PM
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well, Got results of my MRI today, no changes...
well, Got results of my MRI today, no changes since 2008. Facets only show the same "mild changes" that were there in 2008. Of course, the level of the Prodisc is obscured, but they must have been...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-13-2012, 01:02 PM
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thank you Annapurna
Today I asked for the...
thank you Annapurna
Today I asked for the orginal decompression surgery report. It should come in 2 weeks, if they even still have it because it is so old and they destroy records after 10...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 21,909
thanks
I got a new MRI last week and go in...
thanks
I got a new MRI last week and go in to see the doc on Tues to discuss the MRI and get a new EMG. No plans for an x-ray as yet. I have the MRI disc, but would be clueless how to upload it...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-11-2012, 10:28 PM
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Views: 21,909
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-11-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 21,909
ADR facet issues/failure? Need help!
I am thankful for this site and hope to find advice and support from the members as I struggle with what to do. Maybe there is someone here in the same or similar situation as I am. I am 9 years out...
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Forum: The Big File
10-03-2007, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,962
Hi Harrison
Yes, I did post quite a while...
Hi Harrison
Yes, I did post quite a while back in the post-op outcomes. I haven't looked for it, but I assume it is there. Would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Laurel
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Forum: The Big File
10-02-2007, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,962
Hi CindyLou
I just wanted to chime in that I...
Hi CindyLou
I just wanted to chime in that I share your frustrations. I don't post much anymore as I had my ADR surgery in 2003 and have since recovered. However, I am now finding myself...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-25-2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,448
Hi all
Kevin and Rosie,
I was a slow...
Hi all
Kevin and Rosie,
I was a slow recovery from my 1 level. I think people expect too much too quick, based on what they hear from others and probably from their doctors too. Looking back,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-25-2007, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,448
Hi Harrison
The link that you posted is...
Hi Harrison
The link that you posted is probably the best general description of FAI that I know of. Thanks for linking it. I have no idea how to do that! If someone is pursuing that diagnosis,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-24-2007, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,448
Hi Rosie
My distraction pain lasted over 6...
Hi Rosie
My distraction pain lasted over 6 months. The leg pain was worse than pre-surgery levels for over 6 months before it finally started coming down. The hip FAI can be diagnosed by X-Rays,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-24-2007, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,448
Hello everyone!
I am new hear and wanted to...
Hello everyone!
I am new hear and wanted to say hello and share a bit of my story. I had a Prodisc t l5-s1 at St Mary's in SF in March 03 as part of their clincal trials. My recovery was long,...
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