Roll Call

[Alastair]

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

[letteski]

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.

[Alastair]

Thats good -- you are right - - -just point them to websites -- - - that - -- is really good

Thanks
Best
Alastair

[spotty14]

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.

[Poncho]

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.

[JeffreyD]

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)

[Poncho]

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.

[JeffreyD]

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

[Harrison]

Sue, I would love to catch up some time! Thx for checking in, I hope you're not burning the candle on both ends!