HURRAY, the fourth is coming up!! i am so lucky to live at the beach.. on the fourth they will set off fireworks off the Queen Mary Passenger Ship!! all we have to do is go sit on the sand and see a spectacular show.. of course the beach will be a show itself that day.. lots of girls in red, white, blue and not much else! there will be bands on the block by the bay as well. it is just plain fun!! what is going on with everyone else?? Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
What fun Jenny, I would love to live on the beach! Our traditional plans are to see my sister in law, which we are doing on Thursday and then a friend from work is having a BBQ on the 4th. That's about it here. I'm not much for doing fireworks myself (my fire department background has an affect there) but I do like the big commercial displays.
I hope everyone has a fun, safe and pain free 4th!
Also, please do not ask for assistance reading your MRI report, I am NOT a doctor!
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C3-C4-C5-C6 bulging with stenosis, L5-S1 annular tear and bulge, L3-L4-L5-S1 facet joint syndrome, OA: nothing severe enough to cause problems. Multiple MRIs, EMG & NCS tests, lumbar ESI's, facet injections, medial branch block injections, RF rhizotomy L3-L4-L5, discogram. Scheduled for LP mid October.
Now be a good boy and swallow all these pretty pills..... Ibuprofen, Valium, Baclofen, Avinza. Vicodin & Tramadol for BT pain.
We are actually going during the day to the mountains for some more flag stone. My son, who is 12, wanted his "own" flower bed so we started a big project and now we need more flat rock to make a walk way. Iam very excited to get out of the house and do something... Then, that night we go down by the river and watch the fire works display they do a big show here.
Today my husband has off so we are going to go look at a vw bug I found on craigslist for our daughter, she will be driving soon, scary!!!!The kids do 4H so they both have they're own savings account and that's what she wants. It is a 67, but looks in pretty good shape...
Hope everyone has an awesome 4th!!!
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Happy Fourth of July everyone!! be so careful with that stone Jeanette.. fireworks by the river sound wonderful!! hope the "little bug" works out for your daughter.. almost midnight and it is sooooo hot tonight.. like a firecracker!! LOL! sweet dreams all! Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
It 2:25 am my time and can't sleep. I am having a hard time finding a comfortable position to sleep in. My ankle/foot are still really swollen and I am on bed rest still. I am so happy to have a laptop that I can lay and bed and play on the computer. I went to sleep yesterday at 6:15 am in the morning and slept until 12:20 Pm. My hubby and I are just staying home for the 4th of July and will just listen and see all the illegal fireworks that go off in our neighborhood. Jenny so nice you live so close to the beach and that you can watch the fireworks. I hope everyone has a good 4th. to all my spiney friends.
Kate, try wiggling around and see if that doesn't help you any..keep your ankle/foot still though!! now if you can do both of those things together you should feel really good! seriously, be really careful you don't jerk that ankle around!! are you using any heat or ice? oh! you must be so uncomfortable!! rest well, dear Kate!! isn't is lovely to have the laptop though??? i hope you see lots of fireworks!! L, Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
it was alreadt sold by the time we got there..But, we did get her a 93 Ford escort, in awesome condition!!! The air conditioner even works...I had to drive it home, it has been over 2 years since I drove that far, over 100 miles, doesn't seem far but ti sure did when I drove home...I have been up most of the night but, just not feeling like even typing on the pc. It has to feel better by tomorrow, we go "rock hunting" and I worry about going now but, my family is looking for to the mountains with Mom so I WILL go...
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Jeanette, congrats on the car!! she must be so pleased.. now mom is dealing with the back pain.. you know how it works,do something alittle out of the ordinary, and the next day you may have to spend in bed!!! it is hard to face and i know you will go if you at all can.. do what is best for you though! your family really does understand! Happy Fourth of July!!! and i bet i will see you at the top of White Mountains tomorrow!! have fun!! Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Lots of pretty fireworks here....
We went during the day and filled our pickup with slate rock and had a fun little picnic. I didn't do too bad, nobody let me lift but the roads were REALLY bumpy so that part was bad, other than that it was a fun day, just alittle sore today.
Hope everyone else had a good time!!! Today we had a big thunderstorm and heavy rain, it really felt good and cooled things off for a change. Saturday it was 103 and way too hot...
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
well, the fireworks fun is over and i see we all made it in one piece.. good for you Jeanette!!! glad you took it on the easy side!! ouch with the car!! had a great day of rest and blue skies here today.. 103 is alittle too hot!!!! YIKES!!!! so a new week starts again and we we face out pain problems and deal with daily dilemmas.. everyone have a good week and get your rest when you can !! L, Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I have been up almost all night is it too much to ask for alittle sleep, makes me feel really bad for my friend Jenny!!!!I atleast get sleep some nights, I should feel lucky, huh???
Jenny, how are you feeling these days?
Where are all of the other non-sleepers?
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
I am up up all night most nights and don't go to bed until between 5 and 6 AM. I am tired of not sleeping during the night. Jeanette sorry you can't sleep either. Jenny sounds like you really enjoyed the fireworks. i am having a lot of probs with my left ankle I sprained. I am now on crutches. It is going to take awhile for my ankle to heal thanks to my RSD. I now have to see a d dermatologist for supscious moles on my shoulder and back. gentle to all my spiney friends.
About the mole, my daughter is 15 and last Friday she had to have one removed on her arm with the 8mm punch method., It took about 4 stiches to close up. We are waiting for the results to make sure they got it all. It was A typical, pre- melanoma, scares me to death, she is only 15...But, atleast we are catching them early!!! Hope everything with yours tuns out fine!!!!Let us know.
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Sorry about your daughter, but at least it was caught early that is a blessing. I will keep you up dated. How is your daughter liking the car you and hubby got for her? All spineys have a nice day and hope it is not to painful for you.
baseball, so sorry to hear about your ankle.. just baby it for awhile!! and yourself!! you sound sad!! i got a few hours of sleep tonight!! HURRAY!! almost a full night but Sirius was staring me in the face to go to John's room.. what can you do with a four legged buddy? Jeanette, i hope your daughter is well. John has to be checked every 6 months and we put this acid stuff, Adera, on them to eat them away. anyway, i know you are taking good care of her!!! sleep well everyone! i did!!!!! L, Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
OK, 1:40a.m.! i am tired!!! have tried the radio, an old movie, hot tea, a sleeping pill and of course posting to "spineys." but i am still AWAKE!!!! hope some of you are getting some sleep and not spending the whole night awake!! sleep well and sleep all night long!!! Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I've been up and down all night, partly due to pain and mostly due to my dang silly cat, Allie!!! Moved to a new home with cat doors and she keeps bringing in "mouse presents" during the night! Ugghh, she is quite proud of herself, purring happily, while I pick up the poor present by the tail and toss it out the door, LOL. Think I'm going to have to close those doors at night and she can go play in the barn all night while I try to get some sleep!
How did yesterday go for you Kate? Hope the block helped with your foot pain. Hello to Jay, love your dog, and hello to those I haven't had the privilege of meeting yet! Hope you all have a restful day.
Marianne
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Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
C5/6 fusion 1/08
L4/5 fusion 7/08
Marianne, hi!! so someone is up! put that dang Allie to bed and then gently put your foot up and try and get some rest.. take your meds, turn on the radio low and nightie night!!! sounds too easy, huh? i look forward to getting to know you better as well! Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
We got a wonderful call yesterday from the derm. Dr. and he said they think they got it all on my daughter but they'll watch her every 6 months. I also took her stitches out last night. She's doing fine, but it is going to leave a small scar.... But, that better than the alternative, right???
Jenny, I so wish you could get some sleep, thank Goodness Iam back to my regular sleeping pattern and just get up and walk around for alittle while then I go back to bed... I go through patterns but, it is better then no sleep every night...
We are headed to Spokane tomorrow for a wedding on Saturday, staying with my sister Friday night then a hotel on Saturday night, the kids are very excited. We got a good deal at Howard Jonsons, indoor pool, hot tub, arcade room, the whole works so thay're happy...I'll just have to remember the quarters!!! LOL
Anyone heard from Jay? I haven't seen him post for a while, just wondering if everything is okay...Maybe he he's off on a wonderful vacation somewhere, just wishful thinking for him...
Well, I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, I plan to try to make this fun for my family, no pain, no pain no pain.........(There goes my wishful thinking... LOL)
Jeanette
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42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
HURRAY,
the fourth is coming up!! 
i am so lucky to live at the beach.. on the fourth they will set off fireworks off the Queen Mary Passenger Ship!! 
all we have to do is go sit on the sand and see a spectacular show.. 
of course the beach will be a show itself that day.. lots of girls in red, white, blue and not much else! 
there will be bands on the block by the bay as well. it is just plain fun!! 
what is going on with everyone else?? Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
What fun Jenny, I would love to live on the beach! Our traditional plans are to see my sister in law, which we are doing on Thursday and then a friend from work is having a BBQ on the 4th. That's about it here. I'm not much for doing fireworks myself (my fire department background has an affect there) but I do like the big commercial displays.
I hope everyone has a fun, safe and pain free 4th!
Jay
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C3-C4-C5-C6 bulging with stenosis, L5-S1 annular tear and bulge, L3-L4-L5-S1 facet joint syndrome, OA: nothing severe enough to cause problems. Multiple MRIs, EMG & NCS tests, lumbar ESI's, facet injections, medial branch block injections, RF rhizotomy L3-L4-L5, discogram. Scheduled for LP mid October.
Now be a good boy and swallow all these pretty pills..... Ibuprofen, Valium, Baclofen, Avinza. Vicodin & Tramadol for BT pain.
We are actually going during the day to the mountains for some more flag stone. My son, who is 12, wanted his "own" flower bed so we started a big project and now we need more flat rock to make a walk way. Iam very excited to get out of the house and do something... Then, that night we go down by the river and watch the fire works display they do a big show here.
Today my husband has off so we are going to go look at a vw bug I found on craigslist for our daughter, she will be driving soon, scary!!!!The kids do 4H so they both have they're own savings account and that's what she wants. It is a 67, but looks in pretty good shape...
Hope everyone has an awesome 4th!!!
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Happy Fourth of July everyone!!
be so careful with that stone Jeanette.. 
fireworks by the river sound wonderful!! 
hope the "little bug" works out for your daughter.. almost midnight and it is sooooo hot tonight.. like a firecracker!! 
LOL! sweet dreams all! 
Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Hi All,
It 2:25 am my time and can't sleep. I am having a hard time finding a comfortable position to sleep in. My ankle/foot are still really swollen and I am on bed rest still. I am so happy to have a laptop that I can lay and bed and play on the computer. I went to sleep yesterday at 6:15 am in the morning and slept until 12:20 Pm. My hubby and I are just staying home for the 4th of July and will just listen and see all the illegal fireworks that go off in our neighborhood. Jenny so nice you live so close to the beach and that you can watch the fireworks. I hope everyone has a good 4th.
to all my spiney friends.
Kate
Kate, try wiggling around and see if that doesn't help you any..keep your ankle/foot still though!! now if you can do both of those things together you should feel really good!
seriously, be really careful you don't jerk that ankle around!! 
are you using any heat or ice? 
oh! you must be so uncomfortable!! 
rest well, dear Kate!! 
isn't is lovely to have the laptop though??? 
i hope you see lots of fireworks!! 
L, Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
it was alreadt sold by the time we got there..But, we did get her a 93 Ford escort, in awesome condition!!! The air conditioner even works...I had to drive it home, it has been over 2 years since I drove that far, over 100 miles, doesn't seem far but ti sure did when I drove home...I have been up most of the night but, just not feeling like even typing on the pc. It has to feel better by tomorrow, we go "rock hunting" and I worry about going now but, my family is looking for to the mountains with Mom so I WILL go...
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Jeanette, congrats on the car!!
she must be so pleased.. 
now mom is dealing with the back pain.. 
you know how it works,do something alittle out of the ordinary, and the next day you may have to spend in bed!!! 
it is hard to face and i know you will go if you at all can.. 
do what is best for you though! your family really does understand! 
Happy Fourth of July!!! and i bet i will see you at the top of White Mountains tomorrow!! 
have fun!! Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
ummmmmm, well, the fourth is here, 2:35AM and i am spinning!!
so is anyone else up and rocking and rolling? 
love to you all! 
Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Hi All,
I just want to wish you a happy and safe 4th of July and maybe a pain free day.
to all my spiney friends.
Kate
Lots of pretty fireworks here....
We went during the day and filled our pickup with slate rock and had a fun little picnic. I didn't do too bad, nobody let me lift but the roads were REALLY bumpy so that part was bad, other than that it was a fun day, just alittle sore today.
Hope everyone else had a good time!!! Today we had a big thunderstorm and heavy rain, it really felt good and cooled things off for a change. Saturday it was 103 and way too hot...
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
well, the fireworks fun is over and i see we all made it in one piece..
good for you Jeanette!!! glad you took it on the easy side!! 
ouch with the car!! 
had a great day of rest and blue skies here today.. 103 is alittle too hot!!!! YIKES!!!! so a new week starts again and we we face out pain problems and deal with daily dilemmas.. 
everyone have a good week and get your rest when you can 
!! L, Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I have been up almost all night is it too much to ask for alittle sleep, makes me feel really bad for my friend Jenny!!!!I atleast get sleep some nights, I should feel lucky, huh???
Jenny, how are you feeling these days?
Where are all of the other non-sleepers?
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Hi All,
I am up up all night most nights and don't go to bed until between 5 and 6 AM. I am tired of not sleeping during the night. Jeanette sorry you can't sleep either. Jenny sounds like you really enjoyed the fireworks. i am having a lot of probs with my left ankle I sprained. I am now on crutches. It is going to take awhile for my ankle to heal thanks to my RSD. I now have to see a d dermatologist for supscious moles on my shoulder and back. gentle
to all my spiney friends.
Kate
About the mole, my daughter is 15 and last Friday she had to have one removed on her arm with the 8mm punch method., It took about 4 stiches to close up. We are waiting for the results to make sure they got it all. It was A typical, pre- melanoma, scares me to death, she is only 15...But, atleast we are catching them early!!! Hope everything with yours tuns out fine!!!!Let us know.
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Hi Jeanette,
Sorry about your daughter, but at least it was caught early that is a blessing. I will keep you up dated. How is your daughter liking the car you and hubby got for her? All spineys have a nice day and hope it is not to painful for you.
Kate
baseball, so sorry to hear about your ankle..
just baby it for awhile!! 
and yourself!! you sound sad!! 
i got a few hours of sleep tonight!! 
HURRAY!! almost a full night but Sirius was staring me in the face to go to John's room.. 
what can you do with a four legged buddy? 
Jeanette, i hope your daughter is well. John has to be checked every 6 months and we put this acid stuff, Adera, on them to eat them away. anyway, i know you are taking good care of her!!! 
sleep well everyone! 
i did!!!!! 
L, Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
OK, 1:40a.m.!
i am tired!!! 
have tried the radio, an old movie, hot tea, a sleeping pill and of course posting to "spineys." but i am still AWAKE!!!! 
hope some of you are getting some sleep and not spending the whole night awake!! sleep well and sleep all night long!!! 
Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I've been up and down all night, partly due to pain and mostly due to my dang silly cat, Allie!!! Moved to a new home with cat doors and she keeps bringing in "mouse presents" during the night! Ugghh, she is quite proud of herself, purring happily, while I pick up the poor present by the tail and toss it out the door, LOL. Think I'm going to have to close those doors at night and she can go play in the barn all night while I try to get some sleep!
How did yesterday go for you Kate? Hope the block helped with your foot pain. Hello to Jay, love your dog, and hello to those I haven't had the privilege of meeting yet! Hope you all have a restful day.
Marianne
Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
C5/6 fusion 1/08
L4/5 fusion 7/08
Marianne, hi!!
so someone is up! 
put that dang Allie to bed and then gently put your foot up and try and get some rest.. 
take your meds, turn on the radio low and nightie night!!! 
sounds too easy, huh? 
i look forward to getting to know you better as well! 
Jenny
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
We got a wonderful call yesterday from the derm. Dr. and he said they think they got it all on my daughter but they'll watch her every 6 months. I also took her stitches out last night. She's doing fine, but it is going to leave a small scar.... But, that better than the alternative, right???
Jenny, I so wish you could get some sleep, thank Goodness Iam back to my regular sleeping pattern and just get up and walk around for alittle while then I go back to bed... I go through patterns but, it is better then no sleep every night...
We are headed to Spokane tomorrow for a wedding on Saturday, staying with my sister Friday night then a hotel on Saturday night, the kids are very excited. We got a good deal at Howard Jonsons, indoor pool, hot tub, arcade room, the whole works so thay're happy...I'll just have to remember the quarters!!! LOL
Anyone heard from Jay? I haven't seen him post for a while, just wondering if everything is okay...Maybe he he's off on a wonderful vacation somewhere, just wishful thinking for him...
Well, I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, I plan to try to make this fun for my family, no pain, no pain no pain.........(There goes my wishful thinking... LOL)
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: hydromorphone, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....