Forum: New Member Introductions
01-12-2011, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,335
looks and sounds like my MRI report
The image and description are almost identical to mine were pre-adr. I am very glad I had the surgery and would do it again. Just be as sure as you can that the symptoms are coming from that level...
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Forum: The Big File
05-20-2009, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 21,132
Best wishes
I want to wish you the best with your surgery. I hope that it solves your symptoms and your life turns around. I had an impinged and displaced spinal cord with symptoms on the entire right side of my...
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Forum: The Big File
05-16-2009, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,453
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Forum: The Big File
04-13-2009, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 143,817
Hang in there
I have been through the waiting and the "you need to try Pt". Luckily for me I had a wonderful PT that told the doctor "no way". I, too, worked part time and was flat on my back the rest of the time....
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-13-2009, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,498
Delamarter has done 3 level Cervical
Hello Alex,
I know that Dr. Delamarter has done 3 level cervical in Santa Monica. The website is www.laspineinstitute.com. I have met with him and he has offered to do a 2nd level for me (I already...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-13-2009, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,618
discogram
My advice - I would not have surgery without a discogram first. My MRI showed no bulge on C6/C7, yet it turns out that C6/7 is torn and was/still is causing more of my radicular pain than the C5/6...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-01-2008, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,426
Kaiser single level - 2nd ADR
Hello,
I had a single ADR C5/C6 in Germany and now need C6/C7. It is not failing because of the first surgery, I have needed it all along. Kaiser is willing to do my C6/C7 Prodisc next to my C5/C6...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-22-2008, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 28,414
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-12-2008, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,060
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Forum: The Big File
07-10-2008, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 23,260
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-26-2008, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,185
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-26-2008, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,880
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-21-2008, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,880
Welcome Billy. We are both glad to have you...
Welcome Billy. We are both glad to have you aboard and sorry for you circumstance that brings you here. Whatever you decide - I wish you the best.
I know exactly how you are feeling. Many of us...
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Forum: The Big File
06-20-2008, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-07-2008, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,828
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Forum: The Big File
05-07-2008, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 20,034
It is scary enough to plan these overseas...
It is scary enough to plan these overseas surgeries without bad rumors adding to the stress of it all. I am sorry that you are going through this. Which doctor are you scheduled with and what...
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Forum: The Big File
07-03-2007, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,787
I am sorry to tell you that I had the same...
I am sorry to tell you that I had the same accident and alot of the same symptoms. My C5/C6 herniated severely from being rear ended. I know that whiplash can create some of the same symptoms, but I...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-30-2007, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 31,697
Welcome! I am glad that you do not have to have...
Welcome! I am glad that you do not have to have surgery yet. The longer we can wait, the more options will be available.
I was wondering if you could elaborate on the "spinal cord stimulator". How...
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Forum: The Big File
06-23-2007, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,156
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Forum: The Big File
06-21-2007, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,514
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Forum: The Big File
05-29-2007, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,756
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Forum: The Big File
05-29-2007, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,800
As I understand it, removal of the bulged disc,...
As I understand it, removal of the bulged disc, and possibly some spurs, should relieve the cord compression. The nerve compression can be more complex to relieve. It could be from the strain on the...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-20-2007, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 108,279
Hi Meg,
There is a toll free number for...
Hi Meg,
There is a toll free number for reimbursement support on the prodisc website. 1-866-223-0508 . There are also several forms and guides for doctors and patients.
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Forum: The Big File
05-16-2007, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,800
Hello PDiddy,
As I understand it, the wrist...
Hello PDiddy,
As I understand it, the wrist pain could come from nerve compression or cord compression. I was told that if the symptoms match the compromised level, it is more likely nerve...
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Forum: The Big File
05-16-2007, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,575
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