Forum: New Member Introductions
01-11-2010, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,459
Kendra,
This is a very scary situation....
Kendra,
This is a very scary situation. I had L3-4 and L4-5 done and it was the hardest decision I had to make. However, I had no where else to go. I was literally at the end of my rope...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-23-2009, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-11-2009, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,475
Lynne,
You have to ask yourself what the...
Lynne,
You have to ask yourself what the options are. You have two bulging discs which are pinching your nerves. After awhile, the discs could shrink and shrivel up and maybe decompress the...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-08-2009, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 64,378
Madison, Jefferson and the rest were brilliant...
Madison, Jefferson and the rest were brilliant men who understood government but also most important human nature and their writings and views are still relevant today. It's a shame that most of our...
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Forum: The Big File
10-22-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,402
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Forum: The Big File
08-24-2009, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,237
Lisa,
Stenum and everyone there are...
Lisa,
Stenum and everyone there are great and you will have the best care and get a great ADR. I had two lumbar mavericks put in back in january 08 at Stenum and am now totally pain free....
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Forum: The Big File
08-23-2009, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,034
I know a couple of people who had cervical ADR....
I know a couple of people who had cervical ADR. It all depends. One was riding a thousand miles on her bike at age 60, 8 weeks after surgery. Everyone is different. I'd say you 'd be ok and may need...
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Forum: The Big File
08-18-2009, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,827
Afriend of mine who had L4-5 and L3-4 done in...
Afriend of mine who had L4-5 and L3-4 done in January 08, is back to squatting over 300 pounds. He is a weight lifter/body builder/trainer. He says he is back to his original weight and training with...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-16-2009, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,922
The problem with health care is that government...
The problem with health care is that government have been involved in it too long. They should just get the heck out of it. Do they think there is an endless supply of MDs? The GP's are leaving in...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-30-2009, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,683
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-29-2009, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,683
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Forum: Manufacturer Product Information
07-27-2009, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 31,394
Maddie,
I know for a fact that the...
Maddie,
I know for a fact that the maverick is Chromium and Cobalt. Not sure if there maybe other small amounts of anything else. I have talked with medtronics before on the phone about other...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-27-2009, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,683
Kate,
Will you be getting one or two...
Kate,
Will you be getting one or two ADRs? If you have two bulging discs, you might want to get them both done. Also what disc are you looking at? Prestige and prodisc are the two that are...
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Forum: The Big File
07-26-2009, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,696
If you are having them in the states, they are...
If you are having them in the states, they are more than likely prodiscs. They have a good track record. As to getting back in 3 and a half months, maybe. Some do and some don't. It took me 6 months...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-30-2009, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,561
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-29-2009, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,561
They are all good but different prices and they...
They are all good but different prices and they use different discs. I went to Stenum because I wanted the Maverick disc and they happen to be a little cheaper that the rest. I am 16 months with my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-27-2009, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,561
hi,
I know that my company (self funded,...
hi,
I know that my company (self funded, administered by bcbs)has approved a one level cervical ADR. Two level anything ADR in the US is your dollar. You have to be sure your discs are your...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-10-2009, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 53,886
Symara,
I think one discectomy is...
Symara,
I think one discectomy is enough. I don't know if there was a partial laminectomy(hemilaminectomy) that came with your discectomy but if there was, you probably have a lot of scar...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-13-2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,625
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-01-2009, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 53,886
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Hi,
Welcome to this site. Actually, You are probably a good candidate for ADR. I had two discectomies, one at two different levels. One problem you might have is scar tissue buildup from your...
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Forum: The Big File
04-28-2009, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 40,604
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poonav,
Welcome to the site. There is a ton of information on here and it can be very confusing. You first have to decide what you are willing to live with then find out what option is best...
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Forum: The Big File
04-17-2009, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,423
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Hi,
Yes, it is a very confusing choice when dealing with your back. First, I believe microdiscectomy most likely will help but will just prolong the inevitable. Plus they will remove bone and...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-10-2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,210
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Arabella,
I was in a lot of pain after my surgery. I was able to control it with percocet but I started having new pain. I couldn't sit because it felt like I was sitting on glass. It was...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-08-2009, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,210
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Hi,
I had a discectomy at age 38 and I was great for 11 years ubtil the disc above it herniated. I also discovered that the previos disc was even worse. I was looking at a 2 level fusion...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-03-2009, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,052
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Jessica,
You will find a lot of info and opinions on this site and will have to make a decision, one that is right for you. First, you must have a pretty progressive doctor for him to advise...
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