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12-08-2004, 04:58 AM
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Hey all
Just thought it would be good to have some experiences into what has helped other ADR patients Such as excercise (Pilates Yoga)Gym Any nutritional tips,eg Vitamins/Diet Tips for travelling ( can only dream) Stretching? Meditation/Mind strenght we all have to have it anything that has helped!!!!!!!! I'm just nearly 8 weeks out post/op charite L5/S1 have been doing physio since 4 weeks and walking and hydro pool on and off because incision keeps opening Although I'm certainly not pain free ,can feel some improvement in my walking and sleep so just hoping the nerve and back pain settles My surgery was longer than expected because of the calcified disc stuff and because it was all out at the back and on the nerve (hello new that )But believe my Doctor did his best and I will do mine It would be great to get some physiotherapists on board Gee I don't want much Huh? PS This site is the best Best wishes Janie 
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12-08-2004, 06:15 AM
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There is a whole stack of stuff in the FAQ`s about post surgery
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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12-08-2004, 08:13 AM
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Janie, we have a lot in common -- not the least of which is hardware! I am 6 months post-op and doing great. I've done it all and it "all" helps! Tai Chi, stretching, weights, walking...
I would love to get a PT on board here. Perhaps we'll recruit one!
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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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12-08-2004, 04:43 PM
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Finding the FAQs can be a bit confusing. You can want to access the ones in the main area; the ones in the upper right are about the entire board itself.
There are a few in there, but we def. need more...
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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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12-09-2004, 06:09 AM
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Yes use the "Hop To" function at the bottom of the page
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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12-09-2004, 08:44 AM
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Janie, I just reread your first reply and I am sorry I missed this the first time -- your incision keeps opening?! Please explain a little bit more, I hope that it's getting better?!
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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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12-09-2004, 02:58 PM
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Hey Harrison
My incision looked great till just after Doctor saw it about 41/2 weeks and then opened in the middle apparently I healed to quickly at the opening(top) and inside had not so it opens to align it's self This week have gone on to some strong antibiotics to get it to heal ASAP(don't want infection) I'm missing the pool and believe it helps (especially when it's sitting in your back yard to temp And it's summer in OZ and HOT Best wishes Janie
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12-11-2004, 09:15 AM
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Janie, stay away from the pool (AKA germ nursery) until you weeks past healing. The thought of this makes me cringe...
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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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