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This is a discussion on Previous Lumbar ADR, Now Dealing with Cervical Issues within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; Originally Posted by cavalier Today is my B-day & I am coming up on my other B-day July5th 5 yr's ...
Happy Birthday!Originally Posted by cavalier
Today is my B-day & I am coming up on my other B-day July5th 5 yr's since my one ADR Lumbar L4L5 surgery - may she have many more good yearsand here's an early present for your 5-year post-op ADR anniversary
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Here's to many more great years!
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Happy, happy birthday from all of us to you! I would sing you a song; but you would like me better if I didn't!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Thank you both& you can sing anytime you want KBear life is better with a little music in the soul. Life aint always about perfection, it is about the heart.
Been doing accupuncture I stopped for now the massage - I did 2 sessions in one week & requested we just do the areas involved with TOS - some help but it kept coming right back & just could not get the shoulders to open up or be less tight - both times this was the same. So I then asked just to see - if we could LEAVE out the TOS entirely & JUST FOCUS ONLY on the Neck - C3 thru C7 only. The 1st time I did just the neck - the hands in the palms the deep cramping released & I have my right thumb jumping & twitching but in a good way like some relief coming to it although temporary. A interesting note was my left lung & nose opened up & I could breath so much easier & I then was reminded of how I used to breath so effortlessly - this only lasts for about a day max and I still feel my neck pain but it seems to indicate to me which is primary as my body does not lie. I DO notice the Artery compression is NEVER relieved however no matter what. I repeated the 2nd neck only accupuncture treatment & once again more relief to the shoulders & arms again not complete nor lasting but the body is a map & I feel it is telling me what the real issue is. However, with use of my arms like simple wiping off of my kitchen counters was all & doing dishes had the arms hands & shoulders flared up & no sleep last nite just from that-due to the arms, hands, shoulders & neck - something that i used to take for granted & never caused me any issues no longer is something that I can do without a price. To me that ix certainly not overdoing things nor is it a excuse as I actually enjoy doing things & cleaning etc. I leave on the 7th for TBI - I just hope it will be productive & I can make effective use of the visit. I need at least 2 American spine opinions that have seen me in person & hopefully get some confirmation & not more confusing conflicting opinions. Jill
Good Luck at TBI!
Your comment about taking the breathing for granted, just goes to show how we all took our healthy pain free selfs for granted. One day may we all return to pain free living and all remeber just how much of a luxury and a blessing that is.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Thanks K Bear & Amen to that Sister
Having pain free living for everyone it is indeed a blessing - one that often is fleeting over eludes us. I have told my kids treasure your hands & your body - I know they still don't quite get it - in their 20's.
Jill
All of my tests are finally back in today to be sure on the TOS it is not the primary source - while i have the Extra Cervical Rib I had CT with contrast to show while there ( extra rib) it is NOT the source of the compression for my arms.
Jill
:thumpup: You go girl! Just goes to show, that they may be dr's and have tons of schooling; but we live in these bodies everyday and know are own body. Not to mention, that gut feeling, you gotta trust it. Great job on being persistent and thorough :thumpup: You will be glad you did!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Jill, I'm glad that you saw multiple specialists to ultimately determine what is causing the compression in your arms. Keep fighting the good fight!All of my tests are finally back in today to be sure on the TOS it is not the primary source - while i have the Extra Cervical Rib I had CT with contrast to show while there ( extra rib) it is NOT the source of the compression for my arms.
Jill
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
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