I had a bone growth stimulator for about 9 months I think....
Hi bebbles! I applied at the end of December and heard quickly that I was denied. I reapplied right away and I am still waiting. It has been over 5 months since I reapplied and it is being processed...
Sinusitis is no fun! Sorry you have that so often. I expect to lose taste/smell with a sinus infection this was for no obvious reason. Oddly enough my 4 level lumbar decompression in March seems to...
Hi Bebbles, I had a stress test yesterday and I thought of my answers to you about movement. I think my environment now is such that I do not notice lack of movement but when I get into real world...
In my case (and my son's) the bones were from the bone spurs...they were ground up and mixed with something (I forgot what). I try not to think about the gory aspects too much! I believe they make a...
bebbles, your great attitude serves you well in life, I have no doubt. Wonderful!...
I hope I did not sound like a worst case scenario! I am pleased with my results considering what I had going in. We are here for you bebbles!...
Hi Bebbles...I am happy to answer any of your questions, please ask away. I do feel I lost a little mobility BUT I did not have full mobility before because of the arthritis...my neck felt very tight...
Hi Bebbles, are you asking me? My surgery was long...I want to say around 5 hours. I had a drain in my neck and stayed overnight one night (in the hospital). I was able to walk right away and use the...
Hi Bebbles...I am doing better but I am still having problems with my arm and elbow. And my head still feels heavy for my neck. I would say the improvement is that I had awful muscle spasms in the...
Hi Bebbles, I had a 4 level done last July. I am glad I had it done as I was extremely uncomfortable before the surgery. Better now, though not perfect. I still have the tingling down my arm and my...
Hi Lanie and HT! I use cabbage every day in our salads...what a great link. Thank you for sharing. Makes me happy!...
I bet your cooking is delicious. I use the bagged cabbage slaw in a salad every night!...
There are so many great food choices available at the supermarket these days! 'fried rice' with riced cauliflower, pasta made from lentils and zucchini, etc. Every time I go I see more fun choices...
Thank you so much and same to you!...
Hello Q22 and thank you! I have had the release before and the Dr is reluctant to do it again because the scar tissue I build is what causes the problem so I only get temp relief. He ordered PT and I...
Hi Lexi...Legally you are entitled to whatever accommodations the Dr writes. If you need to be able to have more absences you are entitled to that without penalty but you will also need a plan to be...
Hi SuzanStorm and welcome. Hi White Beard as well. I had a 4 level ACDF done last July. I am considerably better but still have muscle spasms. When I am stressed, and unfortunately that is often, I...
Just to clarify Psychologists are not less trained than Psychiatrists. They are not trained to do the same things though there is some overlap. If you want therapy you want a Clinical Psychologist....
Alcie...You go on because people need you. That has to be enough sometimes. The pot thing is ridiculous. Comparing apples to oranges and I think the PM people know it but have too much pressure to...
Susie...I'm in FL and I asked a few people at the PM waiting room...$300 just for the MM card. The patients did not look like they had extra money and I'm sure they were sacrificing other things they...
Alcie, such a sad situation. Most of us with chronic pain are one prescription from tragedy imo. We have enough to deal with without the anxiety that we cannot get medication...most of us are taking...
Alcie thank you for sharing this. I was wondering what has happened with your PM since the discussion? Do they prescribe your regular meds anyway now or still push the MJ? My PM brought up the MJ...
The MMPI is the test Psychologists give...it is very lengthy but a paper and pencil test....
Trish it is great to meet you. I like your attitude!...
Just to add my info from today, my PM said a psych eval would be required. Thanks for the info, Susie...picking one place would not be an option for me. Not even picking 2 places. Misstrish, I hope...
Misstrish, I am sorry to hear how much you are going through. Thanks for the info. I saw my PM person today and did discuss the pain pump but just at an intro level discussion. This is going to sound...
Pitmom, thanks for the reply. People are resilient. Sounds like you have modified things to deal with what you have to. I appreciate the info! I see the Dr next week so I will be interested to hear...
Taller Now I keep thinking about this thread. Issues we all deal with...how much should we push ourselves to do. I have said many of the same things you say...I live with wildlife around in a...
What determines who is a candidate for a pain pump?...
Everybody's situation is different. My husband and I have no friends. Why that is the case is complicated but a lot has to do with social anxiety and a lot has to do with my medical situation. We are...
Andrina, thank you for sharing that article. I have struggled with this issue and appreciate the information. You are not alone by any means but I have felt the same way. Again, thanks for sharing....
Taller Now I think we share thoughts in food and weight possibly. I also really try and stay light for back issues but the food with travel is not appealing to me. Is that the case?...
I could not agree more in everything you said. Glad I am not the only one who prefers everything to the pain and discomfort of travel at this point. I have told my husband no as to car travel... just...
Hi Pitmom, thanks for the info. I have an appt w/my previous hand/elbow surgeon next week and I will definitely ask him about this possibility. I see you are still having so many issues with your...
Taller Now I struggle with the issue you just raised. I know all of my surgical, medical, pain-related problems affect my husband, obviously. I know he wants to get out and do more and I know it will...
My mother, who is almost 80 but a fitness fanatic has the same problem with the bones. Surgeries requiring hardware seem to be ongoing. She just started the twice a year shot for the bones. I can't...
Hi Sungirl...Maybe you are having a lot of swelling? That can make shoes feel awful no matter what type or size and legs etc. feel as you describe. Sorry if I did not see but do you have a Rheum? Are...
Karen sending warm thoughts. TN so glad to hear of your positive outcome! Be careful about stopping the pain meds prematurely...These days they are not so easy to get again as you are farther from...
I had an ulnar nerve release about 30 yrs ago and had it again about 2 yrs ago. The nerve problem returned (I do have complicating reasons including bone spurs etc. with inflammatory arthritis) and I...
Hi TN...it's great to hear from you. I wondered how you were doing. Best wishes. You will be recovering which is always a little more tolerable than waiting....
Hi Allison and welcome! I am a little confused...the 'A' in ACDF is Anterior but your Dr's info says posterior. I had a 4 level ACDF, same areas as you I believe, this past July. I was very afraid...
I used to bring washed and cut up red peppers and cukes and things like that to snack on....
Sherrine I am definitely looking into those! Puppylover....GOOD WISHES for a speedy recovery and good results from your surgery!...
You've been through a lot! I'd love to reply but I'm not sure what you are asking... are you asking about knee replacement? Please clarify so I can answer better....
Pitmom, I am sorry you have to live with that. It is beyond frustrating and sad to have to tolerate a condition that is debilitating like that. I hope there is a more overall fix than you have now....
It is nice I come across that way, lol. I am pretty cranky and impatient in real life. I genuinely appreciate the help I get from my husband but I am angry that I need it and the compromises I have...
Pitmom...What is chronic impingement syndrome? Does not sound fun. I have nerve pain in my elbow that is awful and I have had nerve release surgery several times. Helps for a short time and then the...
Acheybody...Hi Debbie, I was wondering if you had any relief for your sciatica? I know that can take quite a while but checking to see how you are doing....
Hi...I am not sure what forum to post this in but I am starting Remicade infusions Friday. Has anybody had any experience with this or any do's or dont's? Thank you!...