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This is a discussion on Hello from a new member in NYC within the New Member Introductions forums, part of the Spine Patient Society Lobby category; Hello all I came across this site while searching for information regarding surgery options, and just from what I've read, ...
Hello from a new member in NYC Hello all
I came across this site while searching for information regarding surgery options, and just from what I've read, I'm so glad I did. Not only does this forum seem to be a wellspring of information, but everyone seems so supportive and understanding. Something, I'm sure you'll agree, that isn't too common an occurrence in the daily life of a chronic pain sufferer. Anyway, I'm hoping to get some of that advice and support myself, and will be posting a longer account of my situation in the appropriate area shortly. And, hopefully I can be of help & support to someone else, too. Special thanks to both Justin and KBear - thank you both so much for creating this site and keeping it running, so many people would be lost without it and I suspect I'll be one of those people in no time at all!
Chris
- Multilevel DDD (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Disc herniations T11-T12, T12-L1, L1-L2, L5-S1 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Diffuse disc with central annular fissure L4-L5 (MRI 2011)
- Anterior degenerative spur formation L2 (x-ray 2007)
- Hypertrophic facet joints & ligamentum flavum L3-L4, L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Lateral recess & central canal stenosis L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- 1st degree spondylolisthesis L5-S1 (x-ray 2007)
- Degenerative changes in hips (bone scan 2009)
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Gday, nice to meet ya. Awesome cat!
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Welcome Chris! Wow, you have a lot going on with your spine and hips. Are you looking at surgery? If so, which one (s)? Thank you.... wish I could take credit for creating the site, but that's all Justin. I'm just a happy helper who's paying forward what I was given by these great people. Glad to have you here and sorry you have to be here.
Kathy
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!
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Thanks, Hooch! Not one of mine, obviously, but glad you like!Originally Posted by Hooch
Chris
- Multilevel DDD (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Disc herniations T11-T12, T12-L1, L1-L2, L5-S1 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Diffuse disc with central annular fissure L4-L5 (MRI 2011)
- Anterior degenerative spur formation L2 (x-ray 2007)
- Hypertrophic facet joints & ligamentum flavum L3-L4, L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Lateral recess & central canal stenosis L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- 1st degree spondylolisthesis L5-S1 (x-ray 2007)
- Degenerative changes in hips (bone scan 2009)
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Thanks, Kathy, I'm so glad to have found this forum - the people here are truly wonderful! As you saw in my other post, I don't know yet what surgery might be recommended, but from my research, I'm guessing it'll be some combination of decompression and fusion. Though he's not a surgeon, that's what my orthopedist said would be the likely type of surgery for my condition. Still in the process of just getting a recommendation that surgery's needed, so I guess we'll see how it turns out.
Chris
- Multilevel DDD (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Disc herniations T11-T12, T12-L1, L1-L2, L5-S1 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Diffuse disc with central annular fissure L4-L5 (MRI 2011)
- Anterior degenerative spur formation L2 (x-ray 2007)
- Hypertrophic facet joints & ligamentum flavum L3-L4, L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- Lateral recess & central canal stenosis L4-L5 (CT & MRI 2007, MRI 2011)
- 1st degree spondylolisthesis L5-S1 (x-ray 2007)
- Degenerative changes in hips (bone scan 2009)
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Hello Chris,and welcome to SPS! Glad you found us too for all the obvious reasons. Hope we can help you as you sort through all of this and good luck as you set up appointments for multiple surgical recommendations. Cindylou
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Re: Hello from a new member in NYC Hi Chris,
Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.
We are glad to have you here and I do hope we can support you. I'm interested to read the longer account of your situation.
I love the avatar!
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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