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Old 01-08-2009, 05:01 PM
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Default Hello All

I do not believe I formally introduced myself, although I have posted a couple threads under other areas. I have spent a great deal of time pouring through all the various topics and threads posted here. It is somewhat comforting to know that I am not alone with my issues, and I often remember those here if I start to feel sorry for myself and how much worse off I truly could be. I hope you will forgive my impatience for not introducing myself before posting elsewhere. I truly need a place like this at the point I am at medically. Thank you.
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2008-Positive Disco (L4/L5&L5/S1 annular tears)
Herniated discs at L4/L5/S1, bulging T12
Began constant/severe neck & upper back pain 11/09
Jan 10-Cervical/Thoracic MRI:bone spurs+new disc probs
Cervical Spine issues causing terrible pain beginning in July 2021 - scheduled for 2 level C-Spine ADR on Oct 19th 2021 now!! Part of Clinical Trial so unsure if Mobi-C or Baguera C will be implanted ....
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Old 01-08-2009, 06:38 PM
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James,

What are you able to do at this point?

What meds are you taking?

Hang in!!

Talk soon..........

Todd
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Old 01-08-2009, 08:25 PM
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James, my New England neighbor....welcome! I look forward to hearing more about your journey in the days ahead.

We are here for you!
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:29 AM
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Default Some answers ...

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James,

What are you able to do at this point?

What meds are you taking?

Hang in!!

Talk soon..........

Todd
Hello Todd - I am currently barely able to work, and not a whole lot more. I am fortunate enough to have a desk job (most of the time), and have been with the same employer almost 20 years, so they are fairly understanding of my condition so far. I am on Avinza (morphine), Valium, and Vicoden currently. The morphine has only been introduced almost 2 months ago. I have been on the others daily for over 3 years. Thanks for your response.
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DDD diagnosed ~99
Chronic Pain since Aug 2006
Failed L4 Microdisctectomy Apr 2007
2008-Positive Disco (L4/L5&L5/S1 annular tears)
Herniated discs at L4/L5/S1, bulging T12
Began constant/severe neck & upper back pain 11/09
Jan 10-Cervical/Thoracic MRI:bone spurs+new disc probs
Cervical Spine issues causing terrible pain beginning in July 2021 - scheduled for 2 level C-Spine ADR on Oct 19th 2021 now!! Part of Clinical Trial so unsure if Mobi-C or Baguera C will be implanted ....
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:34 AM
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James, my New England neighbor....welcome! I look forward to hearing more about your journey in the days ahead.

We are here for you!
Hello Harrison. Thank you for the greeting. My wife, Cathy, has been a member of this site for some time now on my behalf and has told me many good things about you. She has been a great researcher and advocate for me, but I have finally realized that I too must become alot more involved with my issues. Thank you again.
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DDD diagnosed ~99
Chronic Pain since Aug 2006
Failed L4 Microdisctectomy Apr 2007
2008-Positive Disco (L4/L5&L5/S1 annular tears)
Herniated discs at L4/L5/S1, bulging T12
Began constant/severe neck & upper back pain 11/09
Jan 10-Cervical/Thoracic MRI:bone spurs+new disc probs
Cervical Spine issues causing terrible pain beginning in July 2021 - scheduled for 2 level C-Spine ADR on Oct 19th 2021 now!! Part of Clinical Trial so unsure if Mobi-C or Baguera C will be implanted ....
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