Friday, June 01, 2012

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Medtronic Intrathecal pump

My neurosurgeon sent me for a consultation with a doctor who does the inplanted pain pump made my medtronic.  He showed us the newer one which is smaller...but still larger than I expected.  I am a little heavy but have been losing weight..will I be able to see it or others see it sticking out. As I get thinner will it become more... Read moreChevron
MattR

Are rebound headaches overused as a diagnosis?

I am 21 yrs old, migraines have basically left me feeling like a crippled 80yr old man, and I am in my prime.   I have tried every preventative medication out there, every otc, and maxalt, and imitrex, and one other triptan. And none of them work for my chronic combination of migraine and cluster headache attacks. Since I am so... Read moreChevron
Pam M

Genetic Testing...

This is a great thing to get done. I had it done and i now know for the sake of my children that i do not carry this gene.It is a simple blood test that you will never regret. It took such a load off us all and the worry is down to a minumal. Knowing if you carry this Gene would help you better plan out your life a little better as to health... Read moreChevron
JerZ ICE

I had a WONDERFUL Day today !

I don't get to say this very often these days but today was a WONDERFUL DAY and I just have to tell somebody so it might as well be "YOU" LOL ! I was able to control my pain today and was VERY comfortable, it was in the mid 70's not a cloud in the sky and I actually was PRODUCTIVE today and proud of myself of how much work I got done. I... Read moreChevron
philsgirl

sciatic nerve damage

Hi. I am 57. female. Married with 6 grown kids. I had a hip replacement in Oct of 2005. I have foot drop and sciatic nerve damage. I am a nurse. I lost my job. I still can't drive my car. i have pain and burning feeling in my rt foot. My skin feels numb to touch.My foot feels numb. I have shooting pain in my toes and foot.this occurs numerous... Read moreChevron

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