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Forum: New Member Introductions 09-23-2023, 05:50 PM

Replies: 2 Looking for top doctors for L5-S1 Views: 6,344 Posted By carls Hi Laura, I recently went through the... Hi Laura, I recently went through the research of doctors. I think there a quite a few good ones out there now. I ended up going to Texas Back with Dr Blumenthal. I had a hybrid ADR at 4/5 and...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-30-2023, 08:00 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Looks like I am headed to Texas! Dr. Blumenthal... Looks like I am headed to Texas! Dr. Blumenthal will be doing a hybrid ADR4/5 ALIF5/1 during the later part of April. Just a few weeks, can't wait! My last epidural has left me unable to stand,...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-26-2023, 07:05 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls I had an epidural on Friday and it seems to have... I had an epidural on Friday and it seems to have aggravated the nerve. Back on the couch not able to stand, sit or walk. Time to make a decision about surgery. The two primary things I am...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-22-2023, 04:48 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Hi Beaverc, Overall I thought both Dr.... Hi Beaverc, Overall I thought both Dr. Clavel and Dr. Blumenthal (TBI) inspire confidence. They are both very well known and I am confident either would perform the surgery well. I had a virtual...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-19-2023, 12:50 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Dr. Clavel at first recommended ADR at L4/L5 and... Dr. Clavel at first recommended ADR at L4/L5 and no other treatments. After talking with him more about L5/S1 he came back with a recommended hybrid with ALIF at L5/S1. This was based on some...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-17-2023, 10:57 AM

Replies: 2 3 week post-op L3-S1 Dr Bertagnoli. New forum?? Views: 4,725 Posted By carls I think this is the reight place. Very... I think this is the reight place. Very interested to hear how you are doing. I am looking at the same procedure.

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-16-2023, 11:30 AM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls PhillyJoe Thanks for the reply. I haven't... PhillyJoe Thanks for the reply. I haven't done any research on diclofenac so can't speak the heart issues. I don't like taking any of the medicine so have pretty much stopped taking it. ...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-01-2023, 06:57 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Dr Bertagnoli is recommending a 3 level. The... Dr Bertagnoli is recommending a 3 level. The disk preference was not mentioned so I have asked. I am starting to lean this way because it will be a longer term solution than leaving one marginal...

Forum: New Member Introductions 02-21-2023, 05:58 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Hi Harrison! Thanks for the reply. The... Hi Harrison! Thanks for the reply. The cortisone shot seemed to calm the nerve down enough to function without opioids. I hate taking those meds so I'm very glad for that. I have constant pain in...

Forum: New Member Introductions 02-17-2023, 03:56 PM

Replies: 13 Starting my Lumber ADR Process Views: 9,682 Posted By carls Starting my Lumber ADR Process Hi Everyone! Thank you for sharing your information. This forum has been very helpful as I am navigating the Lumber ADR process. I’ve outlined my information in the signature. I am...

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