Forum: The Big File
05-22-2009, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,562
Post Surgery
The best thing I found after surgery was walking, walking, walking and more walking. I currently walk at a pace of about 3.5 mph 1.5 miles x2/day and one in the evening that is up a large hill 2.5...
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Forum: The Big File
05-22-2009, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 26,522
Surgery
Hey Long!
Your methodical and conservative approach are very good. As you move forward in your decision process it reminds me of my process. Mine was acute onset due to a MVA and they knew...
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Forum: The Big File
05-07-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 26,522
Decompression
Look up I beleive the DRX-9000. This is a device on which you lie down and between your arms and torso there are two cushioned vertical tubesto hold your upper body in position. A belt device is...
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Forum: The Big File
04-10-2009, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,443
Oh Poo!
Karla,
Many experience constipation and diarrhea from nerve inflammation. It would seem to me that depending on how clogged the plumbing is could have some effect due to pressure being exerted...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-10-2009, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,259
What to do
Arabella,
After reading your post I noticed there was a real jump to non conservative treatment. I did not see how the conclusion was made on a disc herniation. Did you have an MRI? What...
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Forum: The Big File
08-29-2008, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,116
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Forum: The Big File
08-12-2008, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 14,248
Cindy,
I am glad this is all working out. ...
Cindy,
I am glad this is all working out. When you were in the hospital prior to the DVT and PE were you inhaling through a device called a spyrohmeter sp? A plastic tubular device with an...
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Forum: The Big File
07-28-2008, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,714
Hi Dee!
The Prodisc ?? I asked at my...
Hi Dee!
The Prodisc ?? I asked at my consultation something similar. I wanted to know how they could avoid hyperextending my spine with the insertion of the Prodisc. The answer was that they...
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Forum: The Big File
07-23-2008, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,684
Hey Grumpy!
I was poking around several spine...
Hey Grumpy!
I was poking around several spine research schools and I didn't see any clinicals for Lumbar Multilevel. I did see some posts on hybrid types 4-5 5-1 on laspineinstitute.com also I...
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Forum: The Big File
07-10-2008, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,902
I have to agree with Anna. I am in bed...
I have to agree with Anna. I am in bed recovering from major surgery. I would much rather be at work or on my boat with my kids enjoying the summer. I am curious where you read all the negative...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-03-2008, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,899
Amber and Mark,
I am glad for Mark's...
Amber and Mark,
I am glad for Mark's progress. I would check the thread under Insurance Hell re: BCBS CA. They have been making progress I beleive. Good luck and Godspeed on the recovery. ...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-16-2008, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,088
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-16-2008, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,217
Hey Piloto,
Well it is great that the...
Hey Piloto,
Well it is great that the micro disc worked. I flew for years and now am a locomotive engineer. I hope I will be able to sit for at least two hours or it is a new career for me. I...
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