Back Problems What Do I Do Now -Hi All!I am a newbie and have

Hi All!I am a newbie and have read alot of your posts.Thanks for a great site.Had a car accident 5 months ago.Was rear ended by a lovely woman on her cell phone.To make a long story short, I have thre...  [Read more]

Back Problems Ques: Comp Orthopedic Decision -DOES ANYBODY HAVE A REAS

DOES ANYBODY HAVE A REASON OR EXSPLANATION ON WHY MY COMP SURGEON WOULD PERFORM A 3 LEVEL LAMINECTOMY WITHOUT FUSION OR DICECTOMY. HE SAW THE MRIS AND THE DISCOGRAMS THAT SHOWED VERY CLEARLY THE RUPTU...  [Read more]

Back Problems strange lower back (Diagnosed as IBS but i cant understand

Ok..If you look at my other posts youll see..that the lack of anything else made my gastro to diagnose me IBS.although.. something is really strange..i dont have diaheria, nor constipation.i dont have...  [Read more]

Back Problems went for emg today -:confused: well tod

:confused: well today was my emg test and boy im glad thats over. the shocks are not bad at all, but the needles hurt. the workers comp orthopedic surgeon told me after he did a 3 level laminectomy wi...  [Read more]

Back Problems Going back to teach -Happy Holidays to all of you!E

Happy Holidays to all of you!Even if I do not post a lot, I read all your sweet and kind advice to others.I don't reply as I don't know a lot about some of the back problems.I had a four level fusion ...  [Read more]

Back Problems Complete blockage noted on myleogram-Hello Everyone.... I a

Hello Everyone.... I am needing some help.Recently my husband underwent a complete myleogram from the lumbar to the cervical area.They could not visualize any dye above L2.He is in so much pain and is...  [Read more]

Back Problems Spinal Cord Impingement- How much is too much -How far does

How far does a herniated disc have to impinge on the spinal cord before it causes symptoms?I have had another cervical MRI (3rd one now) and my C4/5 is clearly pressing (if every so slightly) on the s...  [Read more]

Back Problems Minimally Invasive Surgery and Experienced Doctors-It makes

It makes sense to me to try an Minimally invasive procedure FIRST.Then if it doesn't work an "open" procedure is still an option.Unfortunatley there are so few who offer this option.And those who say ...  [Read more]

Back Problems for anyone who uses a cane-Does anyone know if there is a

Does anyone know if there is a connection between using a cane long term and your food turning outward because of it? (I thought someone once mentioned it on the boards but I cant find it).If there is...  [Read more]

Back Problems Need Help Reading An Mri Report-Hi Everyone I Am New To Thi

Hi Everyone I Am New To This Site.Like Most Of You I Have A Bad Back.I Am Happy I Found This Site And I Sympathize With Everyone Here.But I Have A ProblemAbout 3 Yrs Ago I Found Out That I Have A Hern...  [Read more]

Back Problems The steps of getting / applying for social ser disability-

Can someone tell me the steps of getting this ? I had appied for it once before but they had told me that I didn't not have enough work credits please helpHello Rabbit, I don't have an answer for you ...  [Read more]

Back Problems Merry Christmas -I hope this Holiday finds you

I hope this Holiday finds you all well, or the best you can be.A year ago today I was 11 days post op and am happy to say I am doing pretty darn great.I work in the am then will meet my family for our...  [Read more]