Recent content by jenius

My girlfriend got a 2011 Honda Civic LX. In the owners manual I see that some models have the option for a USB adapter to hook up an iPod. I was just wondering if you can do it with the OEM stereo, and what it would entail. It does have an AUX jack, I just figured that if it is relatively...

REMOVED They do a lot of exercises and tests that involve the muscles/movements, trying to assess what you can and cant do and for how long. Usually two steps: A Musculoskeletal evaluation which looks specifically at strength, posture, flexibility, gait, sensation, and reflexes. Then the...

Yikes, are you in a position where you can tell your doctor that you really do NOT want to continue with the PT? I know (even though this is crazy) that sometimes doctors will take this as "not following treatment protocol" and ditch the patient, thats why I asked. Im not sure why some docs push...

Hey again sox! I just read your other post about coming off of the OPANA- OMG I didnt realize that script was making you sooo sick! That is horrible. I would call that doc again, for real, you need to. And i would literally tell him what you said about the GI problems ruining your life right...

OMG, i just realized that you also said that your 4 year old sons birthday is also in Noveraber. Noah would have been 4 Noveraber 1st. Also- a lot of my pain is nerve damage from numerous back surgeries too- Do you think that neurontin really helps w/that? I kept hearing such bad stuff about...

I would certainly consult a neurosurgeon!! Neurosurgeons specifically treat Spinal Stenosis! (not limited to of course, but definitly one of them)... Im not sure what kind of tests he/she would order, that all depenRAB on what you have already had lately, what exactly the pain levels are, etc...

Yikes, just about EVERYTHING from constipation to a disc problem to a broken toe! Any other symptoms?

With what the radiologist said about your back, you NEED TO SEE A NEUROSURGEON. Have you ever seen one? Neurosurgeons specialize in multiple disc degeneration! I think the rheumy SHOULD have told you that you were in the wrong place, but CERTAINLY not that the pain was in your head! Crazy! It...

You definitly have awhile to go with that feeling then. It is NOT a comfortable feeling, especially that tugging feeling. Its really strange, but definitly normal, and normal for a long time. I never tried putting anything on it, so not sure about anything that will help, just time I guess?? Its...

HI Queenie-- Im wondering why you are so scared to have the 2nd surgery?? Did you have a really bad experience with the first one? Really hard recovery, etc? Just afraid of surgery all together? Were you this freaked with the first one? Ill try to help, if I can! Jennie

Thats a tough one- I dont know what in the world you can possibly do other than go for another opinion, which it sounRAB like you've done. But sometimes the 4th and 5th "opinion" finally come through... Maybe youve just really had bad luck w/doctors and havent seen the right one yet- It is odd...

Oh My Gosh ! I cant believe that! I was half stunned when I read your post!!!! I had already said that we have so much in common- THEN I READ about your son!!! IM SOOOO GLAD YOUR 4 year old is OK!!! My heart goes out to you, and your son! I bet hes a sweetie! I often wonder what Noah...

I had to LOL for real when I read your story about dinner. I DID THAT BEFORE!!!! I TOTALLY DID THAT !!! I can still remeraber where we pulled over on the way home because I had to get out of the car and try to pull myself together! It isnt funny of course, but its just crazy to hear that im not...

I also have numerous back problems, but have had surgeries. I went thru the same thing you are going thru right now where I was living NO LIFE. I coudlnt bear to take the kiRAB out to the beach, just normal every day things were horribly painful (grocery store)... I had to quit my job (which...

Well that would certainly explain your apprehension! Pain pills work two ways, especially when used for immediate-post-operation pain. They suppress pain, but also CONTROL it. So if your pills arent administered on time, your pain starts to get out of control and it is much harder to get it...