We have been getting a large number of new members recently.
I wanted to post this so that it can help new members when they make their first post.
Do
- Include your current condition as identified by your doctor
- List any medication you are currently on
- Identify the various diagnostic tests you have had and the results.
- List any prior surgeries
- Identify any upcoming surgery
- Describe your current medical problems
- In Doubt - Ask one of the moderators
READ THE FORUM RULES
The more you can provide in your initial post, the easier it will be for other Spine-Health members to provide some valuable input.
Dont
- Say your pain level is 100 on a scale of 10. Anyone that comes close to a number 8 should be heading out to the ER.
- List the specific names of doctors
- Ask for someone to evaualte your MRI report
- Make negative or bashing statements about your doctor
- Make duplicate posts. Wait until your initial post is responded to
These are just some tips that should make your initial introduction to Spine-Health easier and also create the environment for a productive time on this site.
Ron DiLauro
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_________________________________________
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SH Administrators = dilauro or tamtam
SH Moderator Team =
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"In his eyes we're all the same Someday we'll all have perfect wings, Don't laugh at me."
"That there's none so blind as those who will not see."
The information provided by members of Spine-Health should never be considered as formal medical advice. It is recommendations based on member's personal experiences only.
This can vary from person to person, so do not take comments as medical facts or rules
how the categories are laid out here and what is the best way to start posting.
In the past several days, there have been a number of new members making posts that have been covered many times in various forums.
I have always encouraged new members to 'Search' first before posting. This way you will see if your question has already been answered. When possible, I try to re-route the new member to an older post, but at times that is difficult to do because of the sheer number of similar posts.
We try to address everyone's posts, but it more difficult when we have to address something that has already been addressed.
So, please, read the FAQs and do searches before posting
Ron DiLauro
Ron's Story
Suicide Hotline
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Arthritis
_________________________________________
rdilauro@gmail.com
SH Administrators = dilauro or tamtam
SH Moderator Team =
haglandc , Numbskull , Liz, or Neck of Steel Cindy
"In his eyes we're all the same Someday we'll all have perfect wings, Don't laugh at me."
"That there's none so blind as those who will not see."
The information provided by members of Spine-Health should never be considered as formal medical advice. It is recommendations based on member's personal experiences only.
This can vary from person to person, so do not take comments as medical facts or rules
Hi . Another newbie here. Please be gentle with me as I am new to this kind of thing.
Hi all, been through 3 spinal epidural injections and need some advice on exercises that will strengthen my back, but am also 100 lbs overweight, in pain, first injection lasted for a year, last injection was last week, so we'll see. so anyone that can help, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Have you seen a Physiotherapist yet? They may be able to help you with exercising as well as a Physiatrist(Sports Medicine Dr.) http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/physical-therapy/comprehensive-app... I hope you get some relief for your back pain. Take care. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.
Welcome to SH. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. DDD of lumbar spine with sciatica to left hip,leg and foot. L4-L5 posterior disc bulge with prominent facets, L5-S1 prominent facets with a posterior osteocartilaginous bar. Mild bilateral foraminal narrowing Neck-reverse Lordosis of c-spine C6-C7 with impingement, numb hand and sore outer elbow. Keep the faith.
current condition as identified by your doctor 2 thoracic bulging discs
medication I am currently on Morphine sulfur,Hydromorophone
diagnostic tests I have had and the results.2 MRI 2 thoracic bulging discs
any prior surgeries None
any upcoming surgery None
- Describe your current medical problems I am in constant lvl 5 pain spiking to lvl 8 when i move I am so depressed tried shots every week for 8 weeks currently in physical therapy and tens unit therapy is painful thinking about giving up on all treatments.
i am here to hopefully get some info on my back pain...