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They seemed to be popular with most of the USA members -- -- -- I think they're quite a usual thing across their.
I know there are different models, and some clever shopping can get you some very different prices -- -- -- lol
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Don�t worry Alastair I don�t have a business or anything tied to the link that I put up. Just that I was going to get one for myself. Conversation that�s OK right not suggesting that everyone should run out and get one because they have a bad back.
BLW this company has a lot of great stuff for us with bad backs, something�s you may be able to make yourself if your real crafty. The thing I like about this company is that you get to pick your material and color, add extra temperpedic foam and with a script form your doctor they will give you 10% discount. I got a script from my Pain Management Specialist. Just sharing the knowledge.
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Paulette ProDisc L5-S1 W/Dr Delamarter Aug 23, 2005 L5-S1 DDD Diagnosis 12/04 T-12 Compression Fracture 10/04 C-7 Spines Process Fracture 5/99 http://prodisc2.blogspot.com/ You are my Rock God in you I can do anything |
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Thats good -- you are right - - -just point them to websites -- - - that - -- is really good
Thanks Best Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/ |
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Poncho,
This is what the package insert says, "Forteo is the brand name for teriparatide, which is the same as the active part of a natural hormone called parathyroid hormone or PTH.Forteo forms new bone, increases bone mineral density and bone strength, and as a result, reduced the change of getting a fracture" The way I understand it is that the hormone keeps the calcium level in the blood regulated high enough for new bone to grow. So far it's working although it's slow going.
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7/05 EMG/Nerve Conduction Tests 8/04 Disqualified from ADR clinical trial due to severe osteoporosis -- getting treatment 3/04 updated MRI 11/2000 IDET L 3/4, L4/5 1/2000 Discogram numerous epidural injections physical therapy |
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Thanks Spotty,
I understand now. Thanks for explaining. I guess I am more familiar with other medications that are heavily marketed for increasing bone density. Now, I remember Forteo being in there too. I just wanted to mention that I am in no way connected with any corporation that sells "anti-gravity chairs" or "zero gravity chairs" - et al - nor do I receive financial incentives for mentioning such devices (If I did, I wouldn't be where I am at now - in school ). Just a satisfied customer.
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Sincerely, Poncho (aka Prodisc Poster Girl) 2 level ADR (Prodisc) Dr. Bertagnoli May 22, 2004 Rudolfinerhaus Vienna, Austria. Currently DRUG FREE and living life again! Knowledge is Power!!! |
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Hi Poncho,
It's been awhile. Glad to hear from you; you helped me out when I was deciding what to do about my back. Jeff (used to be deal4, then jeffrey, now jeffreyD)
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15+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration. 2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback) Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful) Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) with Dr. Zeegers (successful) Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) with Prof. Dr. Reul (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain) |
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Hi Jeff,
Good to hear from you. How is the recovery going? Are you able to get out and do the things you use to before injury? I hope that you are able to get out and enjoy life more.
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Sincerely, Poncho (aka Prodisc Poster Girl) 2 level ADR (Prodisc) Dr. Bertagnoli May 22, 2004 Rudolfinerhaus Vienna, Austria. Currently DRUG FREE and living life again! Knowledge is Power!!! |
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Poncho,
I'm getting along better with time. I have found I can't really speed up the process, but I sure have slowed it down a few times by either over-doing it, or by not maintaing my stretching-fitness-walking-gyrotonic properly. I have a new 40 hour per week job, I play drums regularly with decreasing pain....there are so many "life" things I can do now; it's amazing. I still have significant limitations, but I am so very, very much better than I was before surgery. I don't feel like a "cripple" anymore......more like a guy who is getting better and better. All the best to you, girl........ Jeff
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15+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration. 2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback) Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful) Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) with Dr. Zeegers (successful) Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) with Prof. Dr. Reul (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain) |
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Sue, I would love to catch up some time! Thx for checking in, I hope you're not burning the candle on both ends!
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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