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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on November 13, 2008
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Hello ladies. I went to see my General Practitioner today and while I was there I mentioned that I have been having severe leg pain for a number of years. In fact, f...
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- I have not heard of this specifically but I know that stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal collum around the spinal cord and it can cause a delay in the nerves in the...
- Your GP will probably send you to a spine specialist. Not sure what part of town you live in, but WB Carrell Clinic is good ###-###-#### and also there is a spine surg...
- Hi, N.! It sounds like a pinched nerve. I have had severe pain from my buttocks down to the bottom of my feet and then into my toes. It can be burning, numbness, o...
Information on Myelopathy of the Spine, and MS Condtions.
Asked by M.C. from Modesto
on February 9, 2008
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Do anyone know about Myelopathy of the Spine, and MS...they're almost alike in the syptoms that I have. Or what suggestions about them when I do have either one of them?
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- Hi, I don't know much about MS but I think that stress plays a role in both MS and shingles. I attended a stress reduction program at El Camino Hospital for depressi...
- Please go to my webpage and look into the AMBROTOSE.; with this your body is able to recover and rebuild the damaged cells, tissues, and neurons which should help with...
- Hi M., I don't really have any experience with these conditions. I would say listen to your doctor. Also, as a 62 year old mother of a grown son and 6 year old gra...
Cervical Spine Epidurals
Asked by K.W. from Buffalo
on October 20, 2010
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You've all given such great insight on so many topics I thought I'd tap your wisdom on this one.
I'm healing from a neck injury from '07. I recently started a series ...
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- I just had one of these injections last week for my lumbar spine. It worked great for me...almost immediate relief from pain. I am now feeling some of the pain retur...
- You didn't say what side effects you are having?? I have received those injections when I have flare ups for the past 8 years now. I have learned what I can and can'...
- I just had a cervical epidural on Tuesday for herniated C5-C6 with nerve impingement. I am still sore at the injection site. It takes between 2-10 days before you ge...
My Tailbone Hurts
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on November 18, 2008
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Do any of you know what might be going on with my tailbone? It has been hurting for about a month now. It is a bruised kind of feeling, and it bothers me when I am s...
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- I would try aspirin and maybe an ice pack or heating pad. Mine hurts once in a while. I fell on ice once and oh my gosh, it didn't hurt right away but started after ...
- I agree w/ the last lady ....go to the Dr if not for you for your children! E.
- K., I have the same problem, and my doctor said to take some tylenol or advil. Mine hurts when I sit to much. I asked my Doctor about it because we drove to Florida...
Another Scoliosis Question, About ME...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 18, 2011
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The other scoliosis question just reminded me... when I had my back xrayed last week (thanks son), they were looking for BREAKS, but I noticed my spine is, um, pretty ...
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- Bring your x-ray to an orthopedist and see what he/she has to say. I have scoliosis but I also have a genetic disorder where I don't produce enough collagen. Mine is i...
- if your insurance covers chiropractors - go to one...they can help you in so many ways.... Carry Roman on your right hip and start trying to use your left hand - it...
- They told you yup it's Scoliosis but left it at that didn't bother to give you more detail or tell you to follow up with your DR. hmmm wonder why that is.Yes make a c...
Two Herniated Discs in Lower Back? Now We Need Surgeon Recommendations.
Asked by K.J. from Dallas
on August 25, 2007
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My husband just had an MRI and found out that he has 2 herniated discs in the last Lumbar and first sacral section of his spine. basically, the lower back. We are lo...
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- I can relate to your situation, my husband had a herniated disc about 10 years ago, he went through Chiropractic and then finally steriod injections and then finally t...
- hey K., I am a physical therapist. PT is a great alternative to surgery and can often times fix a herniated disk. It does take time though. If you are concerned a...
- Dear K., My husband is in a similar situation. We have been dealing with this problem for about 2 years now. When this first came about it took 3 months before he...
Moms with Ms
Asked by S.S. from Richmond
on December 28, 2010
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Hello, I am currently undergoing testing for "stuff". In other words we don't know yet. About 3 years ago I went to a neurologist thinking I had MS. No lesions showed ...
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- I've had four friends misdiagnosed with MS, yes four. One had RA, one has had Lymes Disease for over 20 years, one has ADEM and one has a condition I can't even pronou...
- Do you drink diet soda?
- Hi S., I am sorry to hear about what you have been going through... I have not personally experienced what you describe... I hope the tests you are having help to c...
Surgery for Scoliosis
Asked by D.T. from Greensboro
on October 22, 2008
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I have a 12 yr old daughter with special needs. We were treating her scoliosis with a scoli jacket which worked well until her pre-adolescent growth spurt. Now her spi...
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- D., I am not familiar with your child's special needs,but I myself had surgery for scoliosis when I was 14. That was in 1977 -- I'm sure they have made huge advances s...
- I have never had this or been close to anyone that has, however, I worked with a woman recently who had a son that had that surgery. She said that he was doing wonder...
- Hi D. I had surgery for scoliosis when I was in high school. My spine was fused and had Harrington rods inserted. I would highly recommend her having the surgery over...
Chronic Lower Back Pain MRI Normal
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on January 31, 2011
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I’m extremely frustrated. I’ve had chronic low back pain for over a year now. The pain was already there and was made worse after I had a minor roller skating acci...
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- My husband had severe back pain in the sacroiliac joint area--the pain would radiate down his leg and feel numb. While the chiropractor helped, the cheapest and most ...
- I can't believe your orthopedist didn't have you get an MRI a long time ago. I broke my lower back when my daughter was a baby and it was hell. The bad news was ...
- Hi, I know you said you tried acupuncture, but I just wanted to make sure you saw an actual acupuncturist (not a chiro who also does acupuncture - chiros are great, bu...
Seeking Pain Management Dr. or Back Specialist near Allen - Super Fast.
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 21, 2010
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Hi Moms - My Dad is visiting from Michigan. He has a lot of issues including ruptured discs in his back and constant migraines. The pain specialist in Michigan start...
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- Orthopedic Associates of North Texas located in McKinney and Allen. Dr Chambers is AWESOME! He saved my life. ###-###-####
- Try Dr. Kenneth Dauber at Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Spine Center in Plano. (on Plano Pkwy just past Preston by Old Shepard) I have seen him for years to man...
- Dr. Edward Shin in plano. My doctor recommended him and he is super nice! tell me if you need his number
