Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry to hear this news, Lana. I wish I had some info or advice

to share with you, but I'm afraid I don't have personal expreience

with the problems you described. I will be thinking of you, however,

and keeping my fingers crossed that there is an easy solution that

does not involve more pain!

[Guest guest]

> Lana,

> I forgot to add the bone spurs too may impinge on the nerve roots.

I have

> similar problems with my cervical spine, degenerative changes and

bone

> spurs, but it's really not causing a bad problem yet. My spinal Dr.

said I

> would eventually need a discectomy and fusion at 2 levels, I almost

have

> bone on bone.

Thanks , this was more what I wanted to know. I believe mine is

bone on bone in one area. Oh well, deal with it when it comes!

In the meantime, I have a massage set up with Betty tomorrow after

work, so maybe that will help a little also. It did help some last

time.

Thanks again!

Love Lana

[Guest guest]

> My second comment is that if you do in fact have bone spurs then

you need to be even more cautious than ever about any kind of

forceful, as in thrust adjustment, spinal manipulations. I am not

saying that they are necessarily totally contraindicated, but I would

be extremely careful about it because of potential risk of damaging

the spinal cord. There are other less invasive and much safer

techniques that can be used if you do have subluxed vertebrae from

time to time.

I totally agree, Mike! I have another appt. with Betty tomorrow

after work, and she knows what's going on, as she called me today at

work (which I thought was VERY thoughtful!). I told her what my

doctor told me, and she asked how I was doing regarding my water

intake (much better, by the way - I'm proud of myself!) and I also

told her I'm watching my diet, which she was tickled about. I told

her I bought the greens (which are pretty yucky, but I have gotten a

couple glasses down) and she said that it's an acquired taste, and to

just take it slow. I'm excited to see her again. I wanted to talk

to my dr. before making the appt. and I just saw him yesterday. I

told her about the horrible night last Friday. Thanks once again for

sending me in her direction, Mike!

Love Lana

[Guest guest]

> My second comment is that if you do in fact have bone spurs then

you need to be even more cautious than ever about any kind of

forceful, as in thrust adjustment, spinal manipulations. I am not

saying that they are necessarily totally contraindicated, but I would

be extremely careful about it because of potential risk of damaging

the spinal cord. There are other less invasive and much safer

techniques that can be used if you do have subluxed vertebrae from

time to time.

I totally agree, Mike! I have another appt. with Betty tomorrow

after work, and she knows what's going on, as she called me today at

work (which I thought was VERY thoughtful!). I told her what my

doctor told me, and she asked how I was doing regarding my water

intake (much better, by the way - I'm proud of myself!) and I also

told her I'm watching my diet, which she was tickled about. I told

her I bought the greens (which are pretty yucky, but I have gotten a

couple glasses down) and she said that it's an acquired taste, and to

just take it slow. I'm excited to see her again. I wanted to talk

to my dr. before making the appt. and I just saw him yesterday. I

told her about the horrible night last Friday. Thanks once again for

sending me in her direction, Mike!

Love Lana

[Guest guest]

Lana,

I think I sent you another message that hasn't popped up yet. Yes it may

require surgery depending on what shows up. As for alternatives, ask you Dr.

or Mike, he's the excellent expert in this area.

Love, S.

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

>

>

> > Depending on what that shows, your Dr. will decide the next step.

> Hope this

> > helps some!

> > Love, S.

>

> Hi ,

>

> I knew that would be the case. What I'm wondering (and may not find

> out until I go to a specialist) is if this may require surgery, or if

> it could be treated some other way. Thanks for replying back!

>

> Love Lana

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Lana,

Best wishes tomorrow with massage! Mail at home from me!

Love,

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

>

> > Lana,

> > I forgot to add the bone spurs too may impinge on the nerve roots.

> I have

> > similar problems with my cervical spine, degenerative changes and

> bone

> > spurs, but it's really not causing a bad problem yet. My spinal Dr.

> said I

> > would eventually need a discectomy and fusion at 2 levels, I almost

> have

> > bone on bone.

>

> Thanks , this was more what I wanted to know. I believe mine is

> bone on bone in one area. Oh well, deal with it when it comes!

>

> In the meantime, I have a massage set up with Betty tomorrow after

> work, so maybe that will help a little also. It did help some last

> time.

>

> Thanks again!

> Love Lana

>

>

>

> To learn more about EDS, visit our website:

http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ! I'll let you know how it goes. I'm sure it will be great,

but I hope it isn't quite as emotional for me this time as it was the

first!! LOL!

Love Lana

Lana,

Best wishes tomorrow with massage! Mail at home from me!

Love,

[Guest guest]

Thanks much, !!!

Love Lana

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

I'm sorry to hear this news, Lana. I wish I had some info or advice

to share with you, but I'm afraid I don't have personal expreience

with the problems you described. I will be thinking of you, however,

and keeping my fingers crossed that there is an easy solution that

does not involve more pain!

To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://members.rogers.com/ceda2/

[Guest guest]

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them. I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them. I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them. I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them.

I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to

make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them.

I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to

make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

Re: Update on Neck/Back/Headaches, etc.

Lana,,, when you go to get the mri done, arrange to get a copy. Then send it

to Dr. Dan Heffez in Chicago. He will look at them and call you about them.

I

posted you privately about all of that. You can get the films on a CD to

make

mailing them easy.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/26/2004 11:45:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

My " vote " would be for a neurosurgeon too as opposed to an ortho but I know

you'll find the right person for you!

Glad that some action is being taken.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/26/2004 11:45:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

My " vote " would be for a neurosurgeon too as opposed to an ortho but I know

you'll find the right person for you!

Glad that some action is being taken.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/26/2004 11:45:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Thanks, , I'll tell this new doctor about Dr. Heffez. I appreciate all

the advice!

Love Lana

My " vote " would be for a neurosurgeon too as opposed to an ortho but I know

you'll find the right person for you!

Glad that some action is being taken.