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Forum: The Big File 02-19-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 31,112
Posted By Fortitudine
Hi Deb, It's great to see another Canadian...

Hi Deb,
It's great to see another Canadian posting here. I am in Calgary. I have consulted with Dr.B. It can take a while, but don't worry. They'll get to you.

Did you by any chance have any...
Forum: The Big File 10-03-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,191
Posted By Fortitudine
David: Try looking on ispine - it's a new forum...

David: Try looking on ispine - it's a new forum set up by Mark ******* for people who want the hard goods - Mark is a patient advocate who has observed dozens of spine surgeries, is friends with the...
Forum: The Big File 05-30-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,256
Posted By Fortitudine
I was going to take extra meds anyway as I am a...

I was going to take extra meds anyway as I am a wuss and didn't want to even have to think about too much pain.

As for entertainment, if I take a converter, can I plug my laptop in over there and...
Forum: The Big File 05-30-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,310
Posted By Fortitudine
There are some wonderful German clothing...

There are some wonderful German clothing designers who make really high quality products...
Forum: The Big File 05-10-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,904
Posted By Fortitudine
What a find! It even has Canadian papers! Thx...

What a find! It even has Canadian papers! Thx Chuck.
Forum: The Naturopathic Corner 04-22-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,879
Posted By Fortitudine
I'm guessing that it shouldn't make that much...

I'm guessing that it shouldn't make that much difference for osteoarthritis. Technically OA affects only the facet joints, not the vertebrae and discs, although sometimes you will find them all...
Forum: The Big File 04-15-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,940
Posted By Fortitudine
Politics, politics, they're everywhere, aren't...

Politics, politics, they're everywhere, aren't they?
It is to be hoped, though, in medicine, that they don't get in the way of progress, heh, heh.*

With the history you have given us, Trace, it...
Forum: The Big File 04-03-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,571
Posted By Fortitudine
Hi Kathy, My quote went up almost 2000 Euros...

Hi Kathy,
My quote went up almost 2000 Euros for a 2-level, from 21,xxx to 23,xxx in one year.
Forum: The Big File 03-28-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,505
Posted By Fortitudine
Welcome, Girija, You will find lots of useful...

Welcome, Girija,
You will find lots of useful info and helpful and supportive people here.

It is really confusing when you get totally different opinions, isn't it? With ADR being so new, that...
Forum: The Big File 03-27-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,593
Posted By Fortitudine
Hi Trace, I had a consult with Dr....

Hi Trace,

I had a consult with Dr. Bertagnoli last year in NYC. He was open and friendly and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. When I left him I felt confident that he was my best...
Forum: The Big File 03-27-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,745
Posted By Fortitudine
Hi Laura, I've looked at the program and it...

Hi Laura,

I've looked at the program and it looks excellent.
But price of registration, and airfare is pretty steep.

Plus, I am booked with Bertagnoli for surgery on the following...
Forum: The Big File 03-26-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,415
Posted By Fortitudine
What about fusion with hardware? Is it less of a...

What about fusion with hardware? Is it less of a problem on post-op films?
Forum: The Big File 03-18-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,804
Posted By Fortitudine
Maria, You have really done your homework. It's...

Maria,
You have really done your homework. It's great to see you making progress. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your bone density is okay.
Forum: The Big File 03-17-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,161
Posted By Fortitudine
Rich, I agree with your assessment of the info...

Rich,
I agree with your assessment of the info we have assembled here. Being technologically in the Dark Ages, I'm not sure what the community research service idea means or how it works, even after...
Forum: The Big File 02-26-2006, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,231
Posted By Fortitudine
surfgirl, You might try emailing Linda Roberts....

surfgirl,
You might try emailing Linda Roberts. She just posted on the Surgical outomes forum under 4yrs post lumbar adr and 2yr post cervical. She doesn't surf but I think she wakeboards and she's...
Forum: The Big File 02-25-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 29,565
Posted By Fortitudine
Welcome, Apache, I think you have come to the...

Welcome, Apache,
I think you have come to the right place. There are many many intelligent and knowledgeable people on this forum.

Your family certainly has had more than its share of back...
Forum: The Big File 02-23-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,746
Posted By Fortitudine
I too have been having communication problems the...

I too have been having communication problems the past 2 weeks. No response from Anita.

The schedule person is Mrs. Hien. But I wouldn't worry too much - they'll probably give you about 2 months'...
Forum: The Big File 02-09-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,268
Posted By Fortitudine
So what's going to happen when all our health...

So what's going to happen when all our health records are online? I hope each patient will have online access to their own records, and I hope the security is like the airports. I am just about to...
Forum: The Big File 12-28-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,986
Posted By Fortitudine
I don't know enough to really appreciate my Mac...

I don't know enough to really appreciate my Mac iBook,but my cousin the Mac consultant is always available to help me, while I can never find a reliable PC support person.

But I'm waiting for...
Forum: The Big File 12-16-2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,888
Posted By Fortitudine
The stuff you are talking about would possibly...

The stuff you are talking about would possibly tie in with the interesting effects of caffeine and cold...

These substances which affect the CNS definitely do exacerbate cord compression symptoms....
Forum: The Big File 12-13-2005, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,888
Posted By Fortitudine
Okay, I'm back with my solution - aquacize, keeps...

Okay, I'm back with my solution - aquacize, keeps everything gently moving.Works for me. Plus regular NSAIDS.

Then, as we age, we don't all sleep as well as we used to.

As for diagnosis, I...
Forum: The Big File 12-02-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,685
Posted By Fortitudine
Congrats Harrison, and Alastair - it's because...

Congrats Harrison, and Alastair - it's because you guys do such a great job that this site is growing so fast. It has been a lifesaver for me!
Forum: The Big File 12-02-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,971
Posted By Fortitudine
Great news, Walker. You can probably find lots of...

Great news, Walker. You can probably find lots of references to TBI and the Drs. there on this site. They are all leaders in ADR research and surgery, have variously presented at spine conferences.
...
Forum: The Big File 11-13-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,020
Posted By Fortitudine
Thanks for the stories and the photo. Every time...

Thanks for the stories and the photo. Every time I see real people with ADRs smiling I get a millimetre closer to making the decision to get my own!
Forum: The Big File 11-01-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,414
Posted By Fortitudine
I am useless with technology so I don't know how...

I am useless with technology so I don't know how to make this link work - it's a discussion on BrainTalk Spine Disorders forum. Not just the Charite ADR but apparently pedicle screws are also being...
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