Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

[Guest guest]

Lana -

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you " click "

with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that he

can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

Love, Patti

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

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[Guest guest]

Lana -

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you " click "

with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that he

can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

Love, Patti

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

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[Guest guest]

Lana -

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you " click "

with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that he

can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

Love, Patti

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/04 12:32:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, EDSLana@...

writes:

<< The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in the

one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

spinal chord and causing all the pain. >>

Oh my gosh, Lana!!!! You are a true EDSer.......we have no idea how bad it

is until it is really bad.....we put up with so much pain all the time, we

don't even know when things are bad! Well, I am praying for you they want to

take

a conservative approach and hope they have some idea of what to do to help

the pain. Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/04 12:32:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, EDSLana@...

writes:

<< The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in the

one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

spinal chord and causing all the pain. >>

Oh my gosh, Lana!!!! You are a true EDSer.......we have no idea how bad it

is until it is really bad.....we put up with so much pain all the time, we

don't even know when things are bad! Well, I am praying for you they want to

take

a conservative approach and hope they have some idea of what to do to help

the pain. Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/04 12:32:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, EDSLana@...

writes:

<< The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in the

one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

spinal chord and causing all the pain. >>

Oh my gosh, Lana!!!! You are a true EDSer.......we have no idea how bad it

is until it is really bad.....we put up with so much pain all the time, we

don't even know when things are bad! Well, I am praying for you they want to

take

a conservative approach and hope they have some idea of what to do to help

the pain. Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2004 10:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

*******************8

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

If your work is aware of your " disability " and your neck is now a disability,

they are obligated by law to obtain the most workable environment for you...

The good news is that if they do not.. (and you need to document ALL of your

communications with them about these things. In addition you need to follow

any verbal conversations with them with an email followup) you will have a great

case for workman's comp. Not my favorite option of suits in this world of

far too many as it is ... but if they will not oblige you Lana, you will just

get worse and worse.

If you get the surgeon to write the request to your employer you will have a

better chance to get the changes in your work environment accomplished.

Debbi

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much, Patti! Knowing you guys are here is what helps me through

at times. I appreciate it! Have a nice weekend!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: Patti Melcher

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you

" click " with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and

prayers that he can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much, Patti! Knowing you guys are here is what helps me through

at times. I appreciate it! Have a nice weekend!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: Patti Melcher

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you

" click " with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and

prayers that he can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much, Patti! Knowing you guys are here is what helps me through

at times. I appreciate it! Have a nice weekend!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: Patti Melcher

I do hope that your appointment next Wednesday goes well and that you

" click " with this new doctor. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and

prayers that he can help.

We will always be here for you (just as you are for us).

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I really don't know what to think about that - working, I mean.

I plan to ask the doctor about all kinds of stuff, like pillows, a chair at

work, ergonomics, etc. Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

but I doubt that would ever be a reality! I'll play it by ear and see how

it goes. If he suggests no work, I'll have to consider it.

Thanks for the prayers, Sue, that means a lot to me!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: smginleyrn@...

Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I really don't know what to think about that - working, I mean.

I plan to ask the doctor about all kinds of stuff, like pillows, a chair at

work, ergonomics, etc. Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

but I doubt that would ever be a reality! I'll play it by ear and see how

it goes. If he suggests no work, I'll have to consider it.

Thanks for the prayers, Sue, that means a lot to me!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: smginleyrn@...

Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue! I really don't know what to think about that - working, I mean.

I plan to ask the doctor about all kinds of stuff, like pillows, a chair at

work, ergonomics, etc. Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

but I doubt that would ever be a reality! I'll play it by ear and see how

it goes. If he suggests no work, I'll have to consider it.

Thanks for the prayers, Sue, that means a lot to me!

Love Lana

-----Original Message-----

From: smginleyrn@...

Should you be working with this problem, missy????

Hugs,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Lana,

Sorry your neck is so bad! You got all the right things done yesterday, Is

the Ortho a spinal specialist? Don't rule out the neurosurgeon, this is

their specialty area besides the brain. The neck and all the nerves,

especially the spinal cord. Sounds like some type of surgery will happen

soon. Best wishes and prayers to you!

Love, S.

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

> Hi everyone!

>

>

>

> I want to thank everyone for reassuring me and asking about me. That

helps

> a lot! I care so much for all of you, and I felt all the caring coming

back

> to me tonight! It's true, what you give, you receive. Thanks again!

>

>

>

> Yesterday, my doctor went and picked up the x-rays from the Chiro and was

> concerned. He said there was significant deterioration from the last

x-rays

> he had taken of my neck, and due to my symptoms, wanted me to go for a

MRI,

> which I did today. I went for the MRI at 1:00 p.m. and he called me back

by

> 3:30 with the results! I was very pleased that he took such a proactive

> approach to this. The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in

the

> one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

> the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

> spinal chord and causing all the pain. He wants me to go to a specialist,

> and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

spine

> specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, so I went with that. So far, he's

> never steered me wrong (oops - except for the Chiropractor!). I have an

> appointment next Wednesday at 8:30 in the morning, and need to take the

> MRI's with me.

>

>

>

> The pharmacy did not have a soft cervical collar, and I'd have to go clear

> across town to get one and before I could, I'd have to have my doctor fax

in

> the rx instead of calling it in, etc. etc. What a pain in the A - -! So,

I

> decided I'd just wait until Wed. to see what the new spine doctor

recommends

> and go from there. Maybe he won't want that, or maybe he'll suggest

> something else, so I'll just hold off on that. We're kind of tight on

money

> right now, because Mike has to have shoulder surgery April 8th. Between

> the two of us, we've spent lots of money just in the first 3 months of

this

> year, on medical!

>

>

>

> I have no clue what this doctor will suggest. I know they like to go

> conservative if at all possible, and I'm for that. I have an appt. with

> Betty next Monday, and I hope she will teach me a few things, and I'll get

> my notes out from Mike and start practicing, as I can't afford to go back,

> at least for awhile, until we're caught up a little. It will make me

learn

> how to do all the techniques! I will talk to the new doctor about

pillows,

> chair support at work, braces, etc. I will let you all know what he

> recommends. My neck and back tonight are very tired, but not extreme, so

> that's good. I haven't had another night like last Fri. thank God!

>

>

>

> Thanks again for being there for me for advice and support, everyone! You

> don't know how much it means to me to know you're all here to turn to!

>

>

>

> Love Lana

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Deb, So much!! I will do that - the documentation - I would have

forgotten! I really appreciate it!

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

In a message dated 3/27/2004 10:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

*******************8

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

If your work is aware of your " disability " and your neck is now a

disability,

they are obligated by law to obtain the most workable environment for you...

The good news is that if they do not.. (and you need to document ALL of your

communications with them about these things. In addition you need to follow

any verbal conversations with them with an email followup) you will have a

great

case for workman's comp. Not my favorite option of suits in this world of

far too many as it is ... but if they will not oblige you Lana, you will

just

get worse and worse.

If you get the surgeon to write the request to your employer you will have a

better chance to get the changes in your work environment accomplished.

Debbi

[Guest guest]

Thanks Deb, So much!! I will do that - the documentation - I would have

forgotten! I really appreciate it!

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

In a message dated 3/27/2004 10:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

*******************8

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

If your work is aware of your " disability " and your neck is now a

disability,

they are obligated by law to obtain the most workable environment for you...

The good news is that if they do not.. (and you need to document ALL of your

communications with them about these things. In addition you need to follow

any verbal conversations with them with an email followup) you will have a

great

case for workman's comp. Not my favorite option of suits in this world of

far too many as it is ... but if they will not oblige you Lana, you will

just

get worse and worse.

If you get the surgeon to write the request to your employer you will have a

better chance to get the changes in your work environment accomplished.

Debbi

[Guest guest]

Thanks Deb, So much!! I will do that - the documentation - I would have

forgotten! I really appreciate it!

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

In a message dated 3/27/2004 10:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,

*******************8

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

If your work is aware of your " disability " and your neck is now a

disability,

they are obligated by law to obtain the most workable environment for you...

The good news is that if they do not.. (and you need to document ALL of your

communications with them about these things. In addition you need to follow

any verbal conversations with them with an email followup) you will have a

great

case for workman's comp. Not my favorite option of suits in this world of

far too many as it is ... but if they will not oblige you Lana, you will

just

get worse and worse.

If you get the surgeon to write the request to your employer you will have a

better chance to get the changes in your work environment accomplished.

Debbi

[Guest guest]

Yes, he is a spine specialist, ! I thought I would also give him Dr.

Heffez phone number in case he would like to call him. So do you think it

means surgery??

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

Lana,

Sorry your neck is so bad! You got all the right things done yesterday, Is

the Ortho a spinal specialist? Don't rule out the neurosurgeon, this is

their specialty area besides the brain. The neck and all the nerves,

especially the spinal cord. Sounds like some type of surgery will happen

soon. Best wishes and prayers to you!

Love, S.

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

> Hi everyone!

>

>

>

> I want to thank everyone for reassuring me and asking about me. That

helps

> a lot! I care so much for all of you, and I felt all the caring coming

back

> to me tonight! It's true, what you give, you receive. Thanks again!

>

>

>

> Yesterday, my doctor went and picked up the x-rays from the Chiro and was

> concerned. He said there was significant deterioration from the last

x-rays

> he had taken of my neck, and due to my symptoms, wanted me to go for a

MRI,

> which I did today. I went for the MRI at 1:00 p.m. and he called me back

by

> 3:30 with the results! I was very pleased that he took such a proactive

> approach to this. The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in

the

> one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

> the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

> spinal chord and causing all the pain. He wants me to go to a specialist,

> and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

spine

> specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, so I went with that. So far, he's

> never steered me wrong (oops - except for the Chiropractor!). I have an

> appointment next Wednesday at 8:30 in the morning, and need to take the

> MRI's with me.

>

>

>

> The pharmacy did not have a soft cervical collar, and I'd have to go clear

> across town to get one and before I could, I'd have to have my doctor fax

in

> the rx instead of calling it in, etc. etc. What a pain in the A - -! So,

I

> decided I'd just wait until Wed. to see what the new spine doctor

recommends

> and go from there. Maybe he won't want that, or maybe he'll suggest

> something else, so I'll just hold off on that. We're kind of tight on

money

> right now, because Mike has to have shoulder surgery April 8th. Between

> the two of us, we've spent lots of money just in the first 3 months of

this

> year, on medical!

>

>

>

> I have no clue what this doctor will suggest. I know they like to go

> conservative if at all possible, and I'm for that. I have an appt. with

> Betty next Monday, and I hope she will teach me a few things, and I'll get

> my notes out from Mike and start practicing, as I can't afford to go back,

> at least for awhile, until we're caught up a little. It will make me

learn

> how to do all the techniques! I will talk to the new doctor about

pillows,

> chair support at work, braces, etc. I will let you all know what he

> recommends. My neck and back tonight are very tired, but not extreme, so

> that's good. I haven't had another night like last Fri. thank God!

>

>

>

> Thanks again for being there for me for advice and support, everyone! You

> don't know how much it means to me to know you're all here to turn to!

>

>

>

> Love Lana

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, he is a spine specialist, ! I thought I would also give him Dr.

Heffez phone number in case he would like to call him. So do you think it

means surgery??

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

Lana,

Sorry your neck is so bad! You got all the right things done yesterday, Is

the Ortho a spinal specialist? Don't rule out the neurosurgeon, this is

their specialty area besides the brain. The neck and all the nerves,

especially the spinal cord. Sounds like some type of surgery will happen

soon. Best wishes and prayers to you!

Love, S.

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

> Hi everyone!

>

>

>

> I want to thank everyone for reassuring me and asking about me. That

helps

> a lot! I care so much for all of you, and I felt all the caring coming

back

> to me tonight! It's true, what you give, you receive. Thanks again!

>

>

>

> Yesterday, my doctor went and picked up the x-rays from the Chiro and was

> concerned. He said there was significant deterioration from the last

x-rays

> he had taken of my neck, and due to my symptoms, wanted me to go for a

MRI,

> which I did today. I went for the MRI at 1:00 p.m. and he called me back

by

> 3:30 with the results! I was very pleased that he took such a proactive

> approach to this. The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in

the

> one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

> the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

> spinal chord and causing all the pain. He wants me to go to a specialist,

> and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

spine

> specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, so I went with that. So far, he's

> never steered me wrong (oops - except for the Chiropractor!). I have an

> appointment next Wednesday at 8:30 in the morning, and need to take the

> MRI's with me.

>

>

>

> The pharmacy did not have a soft cervical collar, and I'd have to go clear

> across town to get one and before I could, I'd have to have my doctor fax

in

> the rx instead of calling it in, etc. etc. What a pain in the A - -! So,

I

> decided I'd just wait until Wed. to see what the new spine doctor

recommends

> and go from there. Maybe he won't want that, or maybe he'll suggest

> something else, so I'll just hold off on that. We're kind of tight on

money

> right now, because Mike has to have shoulder surgery April 8th. Between

> the two of us, we've spent lots of money just in the first 3 months of

this

> year, on medical!

>

>

>

> I have no clue what this doctor will suggest. I know they like to go

> conservative if at all possible, and I'm for that. I have an appt. with

> Betty next Monday, and I hope she will teach me a few things, and I'll get

> my notes out from Mike and start practicing, as I can't afford to go back,

> at least for awhile, until we're caught up a little. It will make me

learn

> how to do all the techniques! I will talk to the new doctor about

pillows,

> chair support at work, braces, etc. I will let you all know what he

> recommends. My neck and back tonight are very tired, but not extreme, so

> that's good. I haven't had another night like last Fri. thank God!

>

>

>

> Thanks again for being there for me for advice and support, everyone! You

> don't know how much it means to me to know you're all here to turn to!

>

>

>

> Love Lana

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, he is a spine specialist, ! I thought I would also give him Dr.

Heffez phone number in case he would like to call him. So do you think it

means surgery??

Love Lana

Re: I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

Lana,

Sorry your neck is so bad! You got all the right things done yesterday, Is

the Ortho a spinal specialist? Don't rule out the neurosurgeon, this is

their specialty area besides the brain. The neck and all the nerves,

especially the spinal cord. Sounds like some type of surgery will happen

soon. Best wishes and prayers to you!

Love, S.

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

> Hi everyone!

>

>

>

> I want to thank everyone for reassuring me and asking about me. That

helps

> a lot! I care so much for all of you, and I felt all the caring coming

back

> to me tonight! It's true, what you give, you receive. Thanks again!

>

>

>

> Yesterday, my doctor went and picked up the x-rays from the Chiro and was

> concerned. He said there was significant deterioration from the last

x-rays

> he had taken of my neck, and due to my symptoms, wanted me to go for a

MRI,

> which I did today. I went for the MRI at 1:00 p.m. and he called me back

by

> 3:30 with the results! I was very pleased that he took such a proactive

> approach to this. The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in

the

> one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He said

> the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

> spinal chord and causing all the pain. He wants me to go to a specialist,

> and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

spine

> specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, so I went with that. So far, he's

> never steered me wrong (oops - except for the Chiropractor!). I have an

> appointment next Wednesday at 8:30 in the morning, and need to take the

> MRI's with me.

>

>

>

> The pharmacy did not have a soft cervical collar, and I'd have to go clear

> across town to get one and before I could, I'd have to have my doctor fax

in

> the rx instead of calling it in, etc. etc. What a pain in the A - -! So,

I

> decided I'd just wait until Wed. to see what the new spine doctor

recommends

> and go from there. Maybe he won't want that, or maybe he'll suggest

> something else, so I'll just hold off on that. We're kind of tight on

money

> right now, because Mike has to have shoulder surgery April 8th. Between

> the two of us, we've spent lots of money just in the first 3 months of

this

> year, on medical!

>

>

>

> I have no clue what this doctor will suggest. I know they like to go

> conservative if at all possible, and I'm for that. I have an appt. with

> Betty next Monday, and I hope she will teach me a few things, and I'll get

> my notes out from Mike and start practicing, as I can't afford to go back,

> at least for awhile, until we're caught up a little. It will make me

learn

> how to do all the techniques! I will talk to the new doctor about

pillows,

> chair support at work, braces, etc. I will let you all know what he

> recommends. My neck and back tonight are very tired, but not extreme, so

> that's good. I haven't had another night like last Fri. thank God!

>

>

>

> Thanks again for being there for me for advice and support, everyone! You

> don't know how much it means to me to know you're all here to turn to!

>

>

>

> Love Lana

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lana ,

Yes I do think there maybe surgery in your near future, but as I said a

second opinion with a neurosurgeon would be wise. I think Dr Heffez would be

a great idea!

Love,

I'm caught up - from Lana - Update HA/Neck

>

>

> > Hi everyone!

> >

> >

> >

> > I want to thank everyone for reassuring me and asking about me. That

> helps

> > a lot! I care so much for all of you, and I felt all the caring coming

> back

> > to me tonight! It's true, what you give, you receive. Thanks again!

> >

> >

> >

> > Yesterday, my doctor went and picked up the x-rays from the Chiro and

was

> > concerned. He said there was significant deterioration from the last

> x-rays

> > he had taken of my neck, and due to my symptoms, wanted me to go for a

> MRI,

> > which I did today. I went for the MRI at 1:00 p.m. and he called me

back

> by

> > 3:30 with the results! I was very pleased that he took such a proactive

> > approach to this. The results were Moderate Cervical Spinal Stenosis in

> the

> > one area, and the area just below that is Cervical Disk Disease. He

said

> > the bone spurs are on the back side of my neck. It's all pushing on the

> > spinal chord and causing all the pain. He wants me to go to a

specialist,

> > and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

> spine

> > specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> > informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, so I went with that. So far,

he's

> > never steered me wrong (oops - except for the Chiropractor!). I have an

> > appointment next Wednesday at 8:30 in the morning, and need to take the

> > MRI's with me.

> >

> >

> >

> > The pharmacy did not have a soft cervical collar, and I'd have to go

clear

> > across town to get one and before I could, I'd have to have my doctor

fax

> in

> > the rx instead of calling it in, etc. etc. What a pain in the A - -!

So,

> I

> > decided I'd just wait until Wed. to see what the new spine doctor

> recommends

> > and go from there. Maybe he won't want that, or maybe he'll suggest

> > something else, so I'll just hold off on that. We're kind of tight on

> money

> > right now, because Mike has to have shoulder surgery April 8th.

Between

> > the two of us, we've spent lots of money just in the first 3 months of

> this

> > year, on medical!

> >

> >

> >

> > I have no clue what this doctor will suggest. I know they like to go

> > conservative if at all possible, and I'm for that. I have an appt. with

> > Betty next Monday, and I hope she will teach me a few things, and I'll

get

> > my notes out from Mike and start practicing, as I can't afford to go

back,

> > at least for awhile, until we're caught up a little. It will make me

> learn

> > how to do all the techniques! I will talk to the new doctor about

> pillows,

> > chair support at work, braces, etc. I will let you all know what he

> > recommends. My neck and back tonight are very tired, but not extreme,

so

> > that's good. I haven't had another night like last Fri. thank God!

> >

> >

> >

> > Thanks again for being there for me for advice and support, everyone!

You

> > don't know how much it means to me to know you're all here to turn to!

> >

> >

> >

> > Love Lana

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

GREAT, thanks ! I sure appreciate your input!

Love Lana

Lana ,

Yes I do think there maybe surgery in your near future, but as I said a

second opinion with a neurosurgeon would be wise. I think Dr Heffez would be

a great idea!

Love,

[Guest guest]

GREAT, thanks ! I sure appreciate your input!

Love Lana

Lana ,

Yes I do think there maybe surgery in your near future, but as I said a

second opinion with a neurosurgeon would be wise. I think Dr Heffez would be

a great idea!

Love,

[Guest guest]

GREAT, thanks ! I sure appreciate your input!

Love Lana

Lana ,

Yes I do think there maybe surgery in your near future, but as I said a

second opinion with a neurosurgeon would be wise. I think Dr Heffez would be

a great idea!

Love,

[Guest guest]

Hi Lana,

I remember mentioning the Hag chairs here a while ago, but can't

remember to who...

You should really look into the Hag chairs. I have a Hag credo which

I love to use at work when my neck acts up, as the neck rest on it is

wonderful. I used to have one at home too, and before I got my

recliner, I always used it when my neck was bad, tilted it back and

put my feet up...

You can find the chair here:

http://www.hag.no/hag_us.nsf/pages/hag_h04

Hag or more correct with an a with a circle on top, pronouced

" H-aw-g " , is a Norwegian company who are really good at both design

and functionality. Their products are real high quality too and will

last a really long time... Opsvik who designed this and other

chairs for them (e.g. the Balans chair which is well known all over

the world), is a well recognized designer. He just " rewamped " the

Credo line of chairs, so they now look a bit different from the one I

have. It is a really comfy chair, with lots of possibilities of

varying the way you sit. At work I also have a Hag Capisco, and

combining these two chairs has really been good for me and my joints.

Variation is important. They always said that you should sit in a

certain way, " 90-90-90 " , meaning that you should have a 90 degree

angle in your hips, knees and elbows. They don't say that anymore,

they say that you should sit in a position that feels comfortable for

you, but it is important to vary, and through that vary the strain

your put on your body while sitting. At the Hag site I think they

said the correct position is your next one... The Capisco is a good

example of this, because you can sit in so many different positions

in that chair, even sit with the back towards your tummy, and your

forearms rests on " slits " in the back. The seat itself also gives you

the possibility of straightening your hips, so that it is also

wonderful for people with hip problems. But with the neck problems,

you need a chair that does something with just that, it has to have a

good neck rest. And the neck rest on the Credo chair is wonderful and

can be adjusted up/down and back/forth, for optimal neck support. I

think a Hag Credo 4600 with a neck rest added, really is something to

consider for you. Here's the 4600

http://www.hag.no/hag_us.nsf/pages/hag_h04_4600

I have no idea about how much a Credo chair costs now. But it is not

a cheap chair, but did not used to be that bad either, probably

around $500 and up (depends on which of the models you get). At least

not when you consider how much you get for your money. It is a real

good investment for your employer to get you such a chair, because it

can help make sure that you are there and not home sick...

Here you can find a retailer close to you.

http://www.hag.no/hag_us.nsf/pages/contact I don't know how it is

over there, but here I found out that my employer also got 30% off

the ordinary prices, so it wasn't bad at all... So make sure to ask

if there are such possibilities to companies...

Aase Marit

>In a message dated 3/27/2004 10:33:45 AM Pacific Standard Time,

>EDSLana@... writes:

>Mike (hubby) thinks I ought to have work get me one

>of those chairs that cost around $900 for people with back/neck problems,