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Old 04-01-2009, 08:11 PM
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CHarles, after reading your story, Im glad I had all 3 levels done. My 3rd level C4/5 was not producing pain but had a tear and was leaking the test dye into my spinal canal. Dr Bertagnoli(a german doctor) actually encouraged me to have it replaced if it looked bad during his discogram. I was hesitant at first, but he;s the doc, so I told him to make that decision for me once he was able to see it better. Looking back, Im glad I did do it, because in case I still have symptoms, at least I wont regret not having getting the 3rd one done. Its alot easier to have pain when you know you did all you could,......As opposed to having pain and be wondering "should I have gotten that 3rd one replaced also" and then kickin your self in the butt all the time.
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4/08- DDD at C5/6 & C6/7 & bulging discs. C5/6 portrusion.

6/08- Disco results- C6/7 painful, C5/6 popping sounds

7/08- Plasma disc decompression-significant relief obtained

11/08- pain returned to almost pre surgical levels

1/09 -Disco w/ Dr Ziglar shows C5/6 & C6/7 painful-2 level ADR recommended

2/26/09 - c4-c7 ADR Prodisc Nova with Dr Bertagnoli. 100% Success but need C6/7
ADR revision due to subsidence.
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