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Forum: New Member Introductions 03-18-2016, 11:30 PM

Replies: 30 Central stenosis-- what happens? Views: 47,162 Posted By adrigail In response to the OP, Many on here can give... In response to the OP, Many on here can give you far better technical advise than I, so I will strictly stay with anecdotal advice. My pin symptoms manifested starting in my feet. So logically I...

Forum: New Member Introductions 12-21-2015, 11:25 AM

Replies: 5 L5-s1 disc replaced nov 2015 Views: 8,159 Posted By adrigail One thing I noticed, on "good" days, I tended to... One thing I noticed, on "good" days, I tended to do too much. Then would suffer for a number of days. I recommend paying close attention to your pain cycles and try to figure out what sets you off.

Forum: New Member Introductions 12-15-2015, 06:38 PM

Replies: 5 L5-s1 disc replaced nov 2015 Views: 8,159 Posted By adrigail Hang in there, the recovery route is full of... Hang in there, the recovery route is full of ups/downs. At the 18 month mark I was still having good and bad days (although the good far out numbered the bad). At the two year mark (with good effort...

Forum: New Member Introductions 02-16-2015, 11:51 AM

Replies: 7 MultiLevel Views: 8,456 Posted By adrigail HI, I worked with the same surgical "group" as... HI, I worked with the same surgical "group" as Coloradobabe...different doctor, same practice. One of the items to investigate when you look for a surgeon is how active, helpful and successful the...

Forum: New Member Introductions 08-12-2014, 02:47 PM

Replies: 22 Hi There Views: 20,251 Posted By adrigail Just for the record, I only said Dr. Pettine had... Just for the record, I only said Dr. Pettine had an ego, and also said it was well deserved. The staff's at all 3 locations co-owned by Pettine and Donner have been nothing short of fantastic. ...

Forum: New Member Introductions 08-11-2014, 06:28 PM

Replies: 22 Hi There Views: 20,251 Posted By adrigail Bernadette, My name is Mike and if you read... Bernadette, My name is Mike and if you read my short bio in the signature, you will see that I had a Prodisc L procedure by Dr. Pettine's partner/colleague Dr. Donner in May 2013. I'm doing quite...

Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2014, 05:14 PM

Replies: 11 New to site...need some advice Views: 16,494 Posted By adrigail edited duplicate post Mike edited duplicate post Mike

Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2014, 05:08 PM

Replies: 11 New to site...need some advice Views: 16,494 Posted By adrigail Welcome, My name is Mike N and I have a... Welcome, My name is Mike N and I have a Prodisc. Reading your bio I almost thought I was reading my own. Only difference is, I'm a little older, my damage is L4-5 and instead of a lawn mower,...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-13-2014, 12:35 PM

Replies: 20 Lumbar L5-S1 Pro disc Views: 32,822 Posted By adrigail Keep us posted buddy! Good luck. Keep us posted buddy! Good luck.

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2014, 06:07 PM

Replies: 20 Lumbar L5-S1 Pro disc Views: 32,822 Posted By adrigail Welcome! Like Canadian Dean, I too have the... Welcome! Like Canadian Dean, I too have the Prodisc L (l4-5). I've posted my journey (not over yet) in this section. I'm 10 month's out, had pretty severe nerve root compression, lots of bone cut...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-02-2014, 02:28 PM

Replies: 99 No Surgery... Yet Views: 104,501 Posted By adrigail Drew, I agree with Frank, you are killing... Drew, I agree with Frank, you are killing yourself with worry. no matter what information you get from any other person, it will never be sufficient for your situation. I'm 10 month's out from 1...

Forum: New Member Introductions 01-30-2014, 12:09 PM

Replies: 12 I need a two level cervical ADR...Help! Views: 13,866 Posted By adrigail Kelly, I was able to get insurance approval... Kelly, I was able to get insurance approval (Cigna) for a single level lumbar ADR. It took several attempts and a Surgeon who was very persistent. Keep pounding away at them, the more positive...

Forum: New Member Introductions 10-07-2013, 11:25 AM

Replies: 10 Groin, genital pain anyone? Views: 12,480 Posted By adrigail Boxer< I have groin "numbness" from the end of... Boxer< I have groin "numbness" from the end of my incision down to the area between "privates" and leg. There is occasional tingling, seldom pain, but once in a while I do feel a twinge of pain...

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-24-2013, 06:11 PM

Replies: 7 I feel like a new member again. Views: 8,910 Posted By adrigail Gene, His concern wasn't based on a 3 level... Gene, His concern wasn't based on a 3 level fusion or a 1 level disc replacement. I re-read my post and realized that it wasn't very clear. My question to him was regarding a 3 level disc...

Forum: New Member Introductions 07-22-2013, 05:23 PM

Replies: 7 I feel like a new member again. Views: 8,910 Posted By adrigail I feel like a new member again. Harrison, Please move this thread if it's in the wrong place. I feel like a new member again today. Now that I have my lumbar spine under control (and feeling much better) we (surgeon and I)...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-22-2013, 01:55 PM

Replies: 12 Having L4-L5 done with Prodisc Views: 15,812 Posted By adrigail Sniper, Touche` I will make an effort... Sniper, Touche` I will make an effort to follow my advice as freely as I give it. All will be better in time for both of us. Mike

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-21-2013, 02:57 PM

Replies: 12 Having L4-L5 done with Prodisc Views: 15,812 Posted By adrigail Sniper, I was able to take all of my med's... Sniper, I was able to take all of my med's up to surgery and after. I am on Cymbalta, Lyrica, Tramadol and Tzanidine. In fact, they gave me these in the recovery area of the hospital and I never...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-22-2013, 01:15 PM

Replies: 2 ADR surgery ETA one week Views: 5,446 Posted By adrigail ADR surgery ETA one week Hi, I am busy at work trying to make arrangements and lists for those that will cover my workload while I am gone. It suddenly occurred to me that I haven't even thought of any preparations for...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2013, 03:44 PM

Replies: 6 The time has come. And even Insurance agreed. Views: 13,400 Posted By adrigail Harrison, I had my teeth cleaned about a... Harrison, I had my teeth cleaned about a month ago, should I have them cleaned again prior to surgery or is that close enough? Is there anything else hygiene/wise that you all would recommend?...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-11-2013, 07:03 PM

Replies: 6 The time has come. And even Insurance agreed. Views: 13,400 Posted By adrigail The time has come. And even Insurance agreed. Hi again everyone, For those that remember, I was scheduled for a single level ADR (prodisc L) at L4-5 for the Monday after Thanksgiving 2012. I chose not to have the surgery and try more...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-21-2013, 10:51 AM

Replies: 9 Is discogram worth it?? Views: 13,153 Posted By adrigail I too had a discogram done. It is quite painful,... I too had a discogram done. It is quite painful, but if your Dr. uses a sedative ( Versed) they will keep you in an "altered state" right up until they inject a disc. When they push the fluid into...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-19-2013, 01:59 PM

Replies: 1 Thinking of Lillyth Views: 5,393 Posted By adrigail Thinking of Lillyth Lillyth, Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. I don't know how you feel about prayer (not sure I know how I feel about it) but I will say one for you in and request steady hands for...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-15-2013, 03:13 PM

Replies: 47 I'm new here - need 3 disc fusion - looking at options Views: 54,429 Posted By adrigail Lillyth, I actually get a pretty good deal of... Lillyth, I actually get a pretty good deal of "nerve" pain relief from the Lyrica. It did, however, take several weeks to be highly effective. If I remember correctly, 3 weeks was when it really...

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-15-2013, 03:09 PM

Replies: 7 Advice on recovery Views: 9,709 Posted By adrigail Lillyth, I look forward to living... Lillyth, I look forward to living vicariously through you. Please feel free to share any/all experiences/feelings/frustrations/anger/joy. I live with a wife, 2 teenage daughters and a female dog....

Forum: New Member Introductions 03-14-2013, 11:31 AM

Replies: 7 Advice on recovery Views: 9,709 Posted By adrigail Advice on recovery Good morning all, I'm sure this has been covered somewhere, but I can't seem to find specific answers. I'm getting a single level (l4-5) ADR. Has anyone here had just one level done and can you...

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