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we are in the same boat

three level fusion. so, okay then i guess it make sense. i am just so tired of pain of recovery and then there's the medical bills! so i am looking at something later with my c6/7 7/8 and purhaps a level in my thorasic as well. what a deal for a 42 year old with some much life left :'(

by User avatar Guest

thorasic disease

Hello! Is there anybody who can tell me more about thorasic disease. I couldn’t find anything on the subject in general. Thank you for all replies!

by User avatar Guest

C4 and C5 disk fushion

I had a disk fushion on C4 and C5 in the year 2000. It was a complete success. My question is do these surgeries last forever or do you need to have them done again after a certain amount of time? I am starting to get some pain again in my neck, it is not real bad at this point, however I was...

by User avatar sobtahoe182164

CSF pressure

My daughter recently had a Lumbar Puncture and was told that she has increased pressure. I just want to know what is the normal pressure for a 9 yr. old child? I was told her pressure was 22. I was also told that normal pressure should be 10-15? I am getting confused with information that I...

by User avatar Guest

T5 SEEMS TO BE OFF MY SPINE

Doctor says i have no choice but to have back surgery, or i will not walk. the pain shoots down my right leg, but i don't have any pain in the back, mir was done, xrays, and they say they donot understand why i am walking about, here's what they told me t5 is come off the spine and is laying on both...

by User avatar wilby2126043

What is severe bilateral foraminal impingement of L4-5? Does radiation therapy arrest some of this c

Visualized osseous structures reveal diffuse mestastatic disease thoroughout the lower thoracic and lumbar spine involving every veterbral body. Ligamentum flavum hyperthropy and facet hyperthroph has resulted in severe thecal sac impingement. How can radiation alleviate the pain or is it advised?

by User avatar sgunthe

what is haemophillus

I have heard for case when a child was infected with Haemophilus influenzae. I am interested into this topic, so I would appreciate if there is someone who might tell me more about it. I am especially interested into treatment after infection of Haemophilus, could Ampicillin really help.

by User avatar elie2477

L3-L4 disc replacement surgery

Almost everything I read about disc degeneration is about L4-L5. Has anyone else had these issues in the L3-L4 area? I am in Boston, MA and am going to Mass General Hospital. They don't do disc replacement, only fusion. I know that New England Baptist does the replacement surgery but does...

by User avatar breesmith5348

lisfranc..How long does the pain last?

Hi. i just want to know how long the pain lasts with this kind of accident. my foot was acctually crushed. it is 6 weeks now and still have weird sensations like tingling, stinging and burning. also with long time use of medication can it damage your stomache. I also have a cam walker on now. Can i...

by User avatar roxyroxxy147138

The effect of weight gain on an lp shunt

Hi there, Iwas diagnosed with Benign intercranial hypertension in 2006 and had my LP Shunt fitted in March 2007. The shunt made a huge difference but all of my symptoms have remained in varying degrees. I lost about 3 stone throughout the worst of my illness but im afraid ive put about 2 stone...

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