Hi! My Mom and I joined this group (I'm the one with arachnoiditis). I really don't know if she has written anything on here or not. I have been told that I...
I MY NAME IS COREY, AND I AM NEW TO THE GROUP-- I HAVE HAD 5 BACK OPERATIONS GOING ON 6 WHICH LED ME TO ARACHNOIDITIS.I HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE...
Corey, file immediately, because you can get retroactive social security economic benefits (cash) from the date you file. I do not know about private...
THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH MEDICAID IS THAT I OWN A NEWER CAR AND THEY WON'T HELP YOU IF YOU OWN A CAR LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD-- I HAVE A APPT FOR A CONSULTATION WITH...
Welcome to the Group I am so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain but I do know what it is like. I know your Doctor has said you are not totally...
Hello Corey, my name is Michael. I too have had 5 back surgeries due to a Spondylolisthesis with ruptured disk at L5-S1. My first surgery was a spinal fusion...
HEY MICHAEL, THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGMENT-- I AM SCARED AND TRULY LOSING FAITH IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING IN IT FOR OVER 20 YEARS. THE SURGERY...
hi corey, im laura. i have also had to deal with many of the things you are dealing with, and its not easy. its hard not to stay depressed all the time. my...
Dear Corey, I'm sorry to hear that you are having to have another surgery. I take it that this will be a spinal fusion also. Is it at the same level as the...
Hello to all, I was wondering if you had seen the info on Thalidomide being used in a research study in the USA, as a pain control med for Arachnoiditis? It is...
Recruiting Use of Thalidomide in Patients With Arachnoiditis http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00284505;jsessionid=6486777C1871 F4F7092407F136D4B8CD?order=1...
Please beware of this head doctor that is running this experiment. Dr. Guarino and I did not get along at all. He is one to just load you up on pain killers...
Dear Do Many thanks for your email, I'm so sorry to hear of your awful experience with this "Doctor" I have no knowledge of this person or his professional ...
Hi everyone I am new in this group and wanted to know if anyone has good tips on pain mgmt. Last year August of 2005 I had a lumbar fusion L4,L5,S1 because I...
_Clinical Trial: Use of Thalidomide in Patients With Arachnoiditis_ (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00284505;jsessionid=EEAF3558217C771680F7B0F7A ...
I got a reply from this study group after inquiring. The email said at that time there were too many unfavorable side effects with the test drug but they were...
Hi Tankacy, Thank you for your email, I appreciate the information you have sent to me. There is no research I know of in the UK, I look forward to reading the...
Hi Mike, I received your email, I am sorry to hear your plight, you really are going through a difficult time. There is one thing I would advise, if possible...
HI Ursula, Thank you for your fast response. I have the stimulator already I am waiting for replacement now but my case is too complicated. My employer...
Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your problems and I do hope you will not have further Surgery. I had two 'Op's' in the '70's and needed a third but a...
Hi Mike, Thanks for your reply; I haven't heard of Implikator Kuznetsova, what do you do with it? I'd be interested in finding out about it. I was trying...
Dear Mike, Sorry that I have to "welcome" you to the arachnoiditis group. I have had arach. for 3 years and have a fair routine. Everyone has to find his own...
Dear Mike, I almost forgot, I do get electroacupuncture treatments and go th a chiropractor once a month. If you do enough research, you will find a reference...
Hi Ursula, Thans for the advice I will definetly try Rekki, I tried acupuncture before about over dozen times did not do anyting. I am waiting for the...
I sometimes have severe thigh pain that morphine can't touch. For years I have been placing TENS pads at the level of the spine where the likely source of the...
I would like to say thank you to everyone for contacting me and although I do not get back to each individual I am always thinking of you all and only wish I...
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