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Welcome New Members!

This is a discussion on Welcome New Members! within the New Member Introductions forums, part of the Spine Patient Society Lobby category; I just wanted to say hello and to all the new members I see on here. This is a great ...

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    I just wanted to say hello and to all the new members I see on here. This is a great resource for spine patients and is the ONLY un-biased forum on the web. The people here are great and very helpful. This website is free from medical tourist companies and those individuals seeking to further their own for-profit business interests. . Unlike some of the other places on the web, the people here support you, regardless of the procedure/surgery and surgeon you choose. Once again, I look forward to getting to know all of you (or at least your medical chart )

    BTW- I'm Kathy, 29years old, injured my spine at 25 years and am 3 months post-op with a Active L ADR at L4/5
    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!

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    I almost forgot to ask that you new members introduce yourself here with your history. Old (not age old) members, feel free to post your experiences too
    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!

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    Not alot to say (its all in the signature), just spending hours laid in bed at the moment whilst I wait for my sitting,walking ability to return! Trying to keep busy but its challenging.

    alison x
    Alison 46 year old female
    2012 Doing Rehab
    2011 Sept 3rd Op Removal of old instrumentation and PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
    2010 May Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4
    2009 May 2nd Op Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
    2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
    2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
    2002 March 1st Op ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
    2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1

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    Quote Originally Posted by ajj1001 View Post
    Not alot to say (its all in the signature), just spending hours laid in bed at the moment whilst I wait for my sitting,walking ability to return! Trying to keep busy but its challenging.

    alison x
    Hello Alison, sorry you aren't feeling well today. Laying in bed is definitely no fun, I did it all day yesterday, today is better though. I pray you have a better day tomorrow.
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ajj1001 View Post
    Not alot to say (its all in the signature), just spending hours laid in bed at the moment whilst I wait for my sitting,walking ability to return! Trying to keep busy but its challenging.

    alison x
    Hi Alison,

    to the forum! I'm sorry most of your days are spent in bed. I've been in similar shoes. I hope we can support you through your pain and on your way to feeling good again!

    Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

    Justin Averna
    Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
    www.SpinePatientSociety.org
    A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization


    • 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
    I'm here to help.
    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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