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04-20-2005, 10:56 AM
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Hi,
I am glad to be with part of such a wonderful group. I am learning alot. I had a rough fall in the kitchen a little over 3 years ago. I need surgery at the C5-6, 6-7. On my MRI it shows Spondylosis, Disc bulges abutting the ventral cord. My nerve conductor test showed C6 radiculopathy. I have never had spine surgery and am hoping I might be a candidate for MISS. I hope you all have a lovely day. Love and Hugs, Ros 
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04-20-2005, 01:03 PM
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Hi Ros,
Welcome aboard. I'm new too and have already learned so much from this site. I actually don't know as much as you do about the specifics of my spinal problems so this is something I have to work on. My doctors just want me live with the pain until there is some kind of neurological deficit and then they will look at me again. I think not. Best of luck to you, Laura
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DDD levels C2 to C7 and L5/S1 with moderate to severe stenosis at C6/7. No procedures done yet.
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04-20-2005, 01:52 PM
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Hello Laura,
I am sorry to hear the Dr.'s are not getting to the root of the problem. Can you change Doctors if they will not help? What tests have you had? I have had 3 MRI's one with dye, nerve conductor tests, and a couple different types of X Rays. I hope you will get competant help soon. Wishing you the best. Love, Ros
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04-20-2005, 06:54 PM
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Hi Ros, So far I have had 2 CT scans that showed one lumbar and 4 cervical herniated disks but I don't know how badly they are supposed to be affecting the spinal cord and nerve roots. And I had an EMG that shows that the nerves and muscles in my legs are healthy, just painful,if that makes any sense. I have no insurance for the MRI's so I am on a waiting list that is about 6 months long. I am also on a waiting list for a discogram to figure out which disks are the most problematic. I guess I know more than I thought really. I hope you will be able to have the MISS. I'm not sure how they determine this.
Take good care of yourself, Laura
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DDD levels C2 to C7 and L5/S1 with moderate to severe stenosis at C6/7. No procedures done yet.
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04-20-2005, 07:38 PM
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Welcome Ros -- glad you found us. I hope we can help you.
BTW: Can you explain your possible MISS a bit?
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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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04-21-2005, 11:10 AM
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Hello Harrison,
It is nice to meet you. I am soo thankful you started this wonderful website. I really am not sure if I am a canditate for MISS. I had a MRI a couple years ago and nothing much showed up. I just had my last one in January which came as a shock to me. I am in the process of making copies and sending my films out. For me personally fusion is not a option I will be going for. I will be going for ADR if MISS will not work out for me. I hope you have a wonderful day. Love, Roz
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