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Forum: The Big File 05-19-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,957
Posted By JudyW
Question Side Effects of Lidocaine

Hey all. Haven't been on in awhile. Still dealing with work comp and nerve pain down my left leg. My question today involves a 'steroid' injection I had recently in my shoulder. I have had, what...
Forum: Insurance Hell 03-27-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,008
Posted By JudyW
Insurance Craziness

I guess I have been sort of spoiled by having my low back problems be workers comp. California workers comp is completely screwed up but eventually, years later, they do pay for your procedures. ...
Forum: The Big File 07-31-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,758
Posted By JudyW
I started on celebrex two months ago for my...

I started on celebrex two months ago for my shoulder and it might also be helping my back. I guess I could try the msm, glucosamine, and chondrotin also. I asked my doctor about it and he rolled...
Forum: The Big File 07-07-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 38,373
Posted By JudyW
I went to the Walking Store here in So. Cal. I...

I went to the Walking Store here in So. Cal. I tried on both the MBT and Earth Shoes. I ended up with the Earth Shoes. The tennis shoe style I bought are very heavy so I don't wear them as much. ...
Forum: The Big File 05-01-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,758
Posted By JudyW
I think I have SI joint issues and I'm guessing...

I think I have SI joint issues and I'm guessing my facet joints could always use help as well as my L5-S1 area. The supplement I take has 1500mg Glucosamine sulfate, 1200 mg Chondroitin sulfate, and...
Forum: The Big File 04-30-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,758
Posted By JudyW
I began taking these supplements about a month...

I began taking these supplements about a month ago hoping they would help with an residual joint problems. Does anyone know if they might have a negative effect on my ADR?
Forum: The Big File 04-24-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,834
Posted By JudyW
I began having the same problem in 1999...

I began having the same problem in 1999 inconveniently as we were approaching a house one night to serve a search warrant. Two fingers were blue/"dead"white. The blood comes back at its own pace. ...
Forum: The Big File 04-15-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,712
Posted By JudyW
1) What was the BEST thing that happened to you...

1) What was the BEST thing that happened to you during your spinal ordeal? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">I've had the possibility of finally feeling better with ADR.</span>

2) What was the WORST...
Forum: The Big File 04-12-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,233
Posted By JudyW
I also have the IT band and bursa pain. My...

I also have the IT band and bursa pain. My doctor has done two cortisone injections in the bursa to ease the pain. It has helped both times but I do wonder about the future. I wonder if it is or...
Forum: The Big File 04-01-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 31,253
Posted By JudyW
I bought my Tempur-pedic prior to my back surgery...

I bought my Tempur-pedic prior to my back surgery because of the pain. I loved it then and still love it after ADR L4-5. It is King size, $2400.00, Brookstone (online). I've had it for about 5...
Forum: The Big File 02-23-2008, 01:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 350,717
Posted By JudyW
Thanks, me too. This was much more painful than...

Thanks, me too. This was much more painful than I anticipated. Unfortunately during PT for my back i found out I have a labral tear in my right shoulder. Dr. Yokum, from kerlan & Jobe said i need...
Forum: The Big File 02-19-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 350,717
Posted By JudyW
I don't know what they used but he did say they...

I don't know what they used but he did say they inflated me ("Judy baloon")in order to have more room. Given what I do for work I'm guessing part of the GERD is stress and poor diet (not much open...
Forum: The Big File 02-18-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 350,717
Posted By JudyW
I had ADR on 7/31/07 (see thread under ADR). I...

I had ADR on 7/31/07 (see thread under ADR). I thought that was painful until I just had Nissen Funodplication surgery on Friday. I thought it was going to be a much easier surgery (for GERD). ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-28-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,637
Posted By JudyW
Just a quick note...mine was workers comp. and I...

Just a quick note...mine was workers comp. and I got them to go for it. ADR Prodisc at L4-5. Of course mine is only one disc. Just FYI.
Forum: The Big File 10-17-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,901
Posted By JudyW
My doctor and i have been playing phone tag. In...

My doctor and i have been playing phone tag. In the meantime I have been reading my eyeballs out on the internet. I read the entire FDA approval on "intergel" and "interceed", which are the...
Forum: The Big File 10-10-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,901
Posted By JudyW
Thanks for the information. I'll look for the...

Thanks for the information. I'll look for the book online. The uselss gastro dr. said I should go see the vascular surgeon that did the entry. His name is Salvador Brau. He's the bigshot of...
Forum: The Big File 10-09-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,901
Posted By JudyW
I have read previous info. on abdominal adhesions...

I have read previous info. on abdominal adhesions following ADR. My doctor sent me to a gastroenterologist who poked around my abdomen and basically gave me a prescription for lactulose. He was in...
Forum: The Big File 08-25-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,806
Posted By JudyW
Hi, I responded to your other post but I wanted...

Hi, I responded to your other post but I wanted to add that not everyone requires a long time to recover. Mine is also l4-5, pro disc. My doctor says I'll be back light duty at four months. Mine...
Forum: The Big File 08-15-2007, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,159
Posted By JudyW
Ok, I'm starting to get a little freaked out...

Ok, I'm starting to get a little freaked out reading some of this. I think I might be developing hypochondria (sort of kidding). Is it normal inflammation, incisional hernia, abdominal...
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