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Newbie
Yay! Finally found somewhere where it appears others are experiencing the same frustrations as I am!
I have been in pain for over 7 years and have been doing everything I can to rid myself of it. After speaking to numerous Surgeons and Doctors who told me spinal surgery is a last resort and to come back when "i was at the end of my tether" well I think I now am. Because the thought of surgery is very frightening I though I would see a few different surgeons and get "second opinions". My problem now is after seeing 3 surgeons they all have different opinions and recomendations. Surgeon 1: ADR with ProDisc at C5-6 and Fusion Surgeon 2: Nothing, as he cant identify what the problem is he cant make a recommendation other than pain meds? Suregon 3: ADR with M6 at c5-6 without Fusion. No one has been able to give me a diagnosis other than arthritic disc disease. Arggh! Any ideas or feedback would be great appreciated by this newbie.
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aussie2 43 year old female from Australia Constant Neck Pain for over 7 years MRI 2012 CT SCAN 2012 Tried Chiro, Physio, Ortho, Pain Management, Medial Branch Blocks, Botox, Radiofrequency Nurotomy, Another MRI 2013 CT Scan 2013 C5/6 ADR with M6 scheduled for 14/6/2013 |
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What level is fusion recommended, above or below adr? Is there reason that the doc that feels you need two levels addressed is not recommending a two level adr?
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*9/10: Unstable pelvis & SI joint, sore IT band. Chiro care, I would shift out hours to days after adjust *12/10: PT & chiro *4/11 to 11/11: 5 sessions prolo and 3 prolo w/ PRP *12/28/11 ESI L L4/L5 - 1/13/12 ESI R L4/L5 - 1/24/12 L SI joint capsule - 3/8/12 TPI - 3/23/12 L L5/S1 - 4/11/12 ESI caudal - 5/23/12 TPI - 7/10/12 Facet inj L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1 *9/12/12: 30 - DRX9000 *12/21/12 schedule. for L4/L5 fusion-CANCELLED 1/7/13 *7/16/2013: 3 level M6(S1-L3) w/ Dr. Bierstedt |
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Hi Tpatti
I have no idea, I had a CT Scan yesterday and I am waiting for a call from the Neurosurgeon that requested it so I will definately ask the question. I am also seeing another Neurosurgeon tomorrow (M6 no fusion) so hopefully he too can answer some questions I have. Its all very unerving (pardon the pun) when they all suggest a different procedure to get rid of my pain.
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aussie2 43 year old female from Australia Constant Neck Pain for over 7 years MRI 2012 CT SCAN 2012 Tried Chiro, Physio, Ortho, Pain Management, Medial Branch Blocks, Botox, Radiofrequency Nurotomy, Another MRI 2013 CT Scan 2013 C5/6 ADR with M6 scheduled for 14/6/2013 |
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Aussie,
So sorry that you are here. Are all three surgical opinions from surgeons in Oz? Some people benefit from getting outside opinions from other countries. I think the neurosergeon was wise in getting a CT scan. That might really help.
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02/2010- Car accident resulting in C4/C5 & L5/S1 bulging and extruding discs. 06/2012- Successful ADR surgery for C4/C5 disc in Cyprus using PCM by NuVasive. Performed by Dr. Mark Peterson through the help of AIMIS. 09/2012- Successful Disctectomy of L5/S1also performed by Dr. Mark Peterson. |
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Hello Newleaseonlife,
Yes i did consider going O/S for surgery but I have just gone interstate for an appointment with another Neurosurgeon who was just fantastic. He spent a lot of time reviewing my scans and history and has recommended cervical disc replacement at level 5/6 using M6 without fusion. This is scheduled for the 14th June, bit scary but the thought of being out of this pain is just fantastic.
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aussie2 43 year old female from Australia Constant Neck Pain for over 7 years MRI 2012 CT SCAN 2012 Tried Chiro, Physio, Ortho, Pain Management, Medial Branch Blocks, Botox, Radiofrequency Nurotomy, Another MRI 2013 CT Scan 2013 C5/6 ADR with M6 scheduled for 14/6/2013 |
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Hi aussie2,
Sorry you have to be here too, but you've definitely found the best place to share your story. We are all very supportive of each other. Congrats on the upcoming surgery. I'm in Dallas (Texas) waiting for my appt. tomorrow, which I hope will end with a set date for my surgery. Good luck, and keep us posted.
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Deb ___________________________ 1988 diagnosed with DDD, bulging 2012 trauma lumbar following yard work Nov 2012 MRI Bulging discs L4,5, S1 Mild stenosis Dec-Jan PT Jan 2013 Discogram Results Level 5 Annular tears L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1 Need 3 disc fusion Facet Joints injections, March 2013- no relief Transform.., Epidural Injections 4-23-13 Right L2-3 No relief 2nd ESI 5-14-13 L3-4, L4-5, L5-S1 No relief ugh. ADR L3-4, L4-5, Fusion L5-S1 Fusion Dr.Blumenthal TBI July, 2013 |
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*9/10: Unstable pelvis & SI joint, sore IT band. Chiro care, I would shift out hours to days after adjust *12/10: PT & chiro *4/11 to 11/11: 5 sessions prolo and 3 prolo w/ PRP *12/28/11 ESI L L4/L5 - 1/13/12 ESI R L4/L5 - 1/24/12 L SI joint capsule - 3/8/12 TPI - 3/23/12 L L5/S1 - 4/11/12 ESI caudal - 5/23/12 TPI - 7/10/12 Facet inj L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1 *9/12/12: 30 - DRX9000 *12/21/12 schedule. for L4/L5 fusion-CANCELLED 1/7/13 *7/16/2013: 3 level M6(S1-L3) w/ Dr. Bierstedt Last edited by TPatti; 06-03-2013 at 06:55 AM. |
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Aussie, do you have any idea what started the pain 7 years ago?
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Harrison I believe it was due to a car accident about 9 years ago where I was rear ended. Although my neck was not terribly sore straight after the accident, I started experiencing pain on and off a few months after.
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aussie2 43 year old female from Australia Constant Neck Pain for over 7 years MRI 2012 CT SCAN 2012 Tried Chiro, Physio, Ortho, Pain Management, Medial Branch Blocks, Botox, Radiofrequency Nurotomy, Another MRI 2013 CT Scan 2013 C5/6 ADR with M6 scheduled for 14/6/2013 |
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