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Old 02-19-2007, 03:29 PM
ClassicZippo ClassicZippo is offline
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I am keeping fingers,toes and anything else I can cross,crossed. Arrrgh...I hate waiting!!!I want my life back!
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wedge compression #L1 1989 - assaulted by patient at work
DDD
Herniation L4-L5,L5-S1
the usual... myelograms,MRI's,CT scans,xrays,EMG
epidural blocks
facet injections
"serious degeneration" L1-L2
Discogram - L1 - S1 -discogenic with L3/4,L4/5
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Old 02-19-2007, 05:11 PM
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Hi Deb,
It's great to see another Canadian posting here. I am in Calgary. I have consulted with Dr.B. It can take a while, but don't worry. They'll get to you.

Did you by any chance have any consults in Canada? There is a NS at London HSC who has co-authored at least one research paper with Dr.B. and does ADR. His name is Neil Duggal. It could save you a wad of cash.(Might be a long wait, though...)
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Old 02-19-2007, 06:27 PM
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We were told by Anita that Prospine ran into server problems and are still waiting for a reply to an email we sent a week and a half ago.
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee
C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C
Facet problems L4-S1
General joint hypermobility

Jim - C4/5, C5/6, L4/5 disk bulges and facet damage, L4/5 disk tears, currently using regenerative medicine to address

"There are many Annapurnas in the lives of men" Maurice Herzog
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:15 AM
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Hi Fortitudine
Nice to meet a fellow Canuck on here!Are you going to Germany?I am very lucky in that my family have been very supportive both emotionally and financially with my decision to seek surgery out-of-country.

I saw Dr. David Taylor at LHSC Spine Centre in November. He only does one level and said because I need 2-level, I am not a candidate. He offered me facet injections under fluroscope and narcotics.So now I am a stoned,drooling moron... LOL... at least that's how I feel most days!There was another poster from Ontario who recommended Dr. Gurr out of London, but the wait is more than a year.I feel I am running out of time. I am not able to walk more than 1/2 block before severe pain and numbness from mid-back to feet sets in.I am unable to work as I am a nurse employed at a nursing home and the workload is heavy.My hubby (bless his heart) has to do almost all the housework,frequently has to help me dress and puts up with my bad nights which occur 4-5 times per week.My nights have improved some with a combination of Demerol and Flexeril,but I certainly do have cognitive impairment due to all the meds I am on.My pain level remains at 6 - 8 on a daily basis with spikes of 9 - 10 a little less frequently.

Best of luck to you.
Deb
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wedge compression #L1 1989 - assaulted by patient at work
DDD
Herniation L4-L5,L5-S1
the usual... myelograms,MRI's,CT scans,xrays,EMG
epidural blocks
facet injections
"serious degeneration" L1-L2
Discogram - L1 - S1 -discogenic with L3/4,L4/5
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Old 02-20-2007, 09:16 AM
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Thanks, Anna!
Hopefully,I will hear back from them soon.
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wedge compression #L1 1989 - assaulted by patient at work
DDD
Herniation L4-L5,L5-S1
the usual... myelograms,MRI's,CT scans,xrays,EMG
epidural blocks
facet injections
"serious degeneration" L1-L2
Discogram - L1 - S1 -discogenic with L3/4,L4/5
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Old 02-23-2007, 07:35 AM
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I am so relieved as I spoke with Anita this morning. She put both myself and hubby at ease that we made the right decision to look to Pro-Spine to "fix" my back.
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wedge compression #L1 1989 - assaulted by patient at work
DDD
Herniation L4-L5,L5-S1
the usual... myelograms,MRI's,CT scans,xrays,EMG
epidural blocks
facet injections
"serious degeneration" L1-L2
Discogram - L1 - S1 -discogenic with L3/4,L4/5
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Old 02-23-2007, 08:08 AM
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Great news! Anita is incredible, as is Dr. Bertagnoli / Fenk-Mayer and the entire staff.

Keep us posted.

Justin
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Old 02-23-2007, 12:20 PM
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classic
you will have no regrets having pro-spine work there magic.
please keep us posted.
chuck
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ddd 1990
2003 mri,xrays,shots,emg
2004 discogram ouch pos l4 l5
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lost all appeals BCBS 5 months of that
3 surgeons later
surgery with dr. bertagnoli aug 2nd 2006 in Bogen Germany Successfully ProDisc-L L-4 L-5
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Old 02-23-2007, 12:55 PM
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Agreed 100%.

Let me know if you need a translator, as another trip to Germany would be fun

David
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Old 02-24-2007, 07:57 AM
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This past week has been especially tough for me. I am a very optimistic person and have a very high pain tolerance.Between a chronic pain level of 7 - 8 (that's with Demerol,Flexeril and Amitriptyline) and the stress caused by Comp cutting my temporary total disability benefits off last October,I lost hope and for the first time,I was sinking into a depression. Speaking to Anita relieved a lot of stress and anxiety and I seem to have regained my optimism.I very much appreciate the support on this forum and I don't feel alone in this journey anymore.

Can those of you who have gone to Germany tell me about your experiences, ie.flights,accomodations,hospitalization,etc?
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wedge compression #L1 1989 - assaulted by patient at work
DDD
Herniation L4-L5,L5-S1
the usual... myelograms,MRI's,CT scans,xrays,EMG
epidural blocks
facet injections
"serious degeneration" L1-L2
Discogram - L1 - S1 -discogenic with L3/4,L4/5
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