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TRS1960

Joined: 02/05/2010
My Story:
Crushed by a falling tree December of 2000, suffering a subdural hematoma, eight broken ribs with a collapsed lung my spinal column was crushed over 3 inches. Now living with a spinal column having nearly as much titanium as a Ferrari holding 12 vertebrae, or what's left of them, together I've continued to work and raise my kids...well I've allowed my wife to raise our kids. For most of the time since my injury I've suffered horrific chronic pain and drug side effects equally terrifying. Speaking of my wife, it is true that the caregivers of those suffering debilitating illness or injury are angels of mercy. They often have a tougher time caring for us than we do being cared for. I've learned that knowledge is power and that to survive we must learn how our body works in order to use the tools given to us as we map out our new life. Back to the Ferrari, one could have the best mechanic's tools in the world, but without knowledge such tools are merely useless pieces of forged steel.

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Reply: Back pain worse after recent lumbar traction
I would stay away from chiroporatc and seek out an orthopedic or nuerologists, It sounds...More
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Reply: Question/issues 2-1/2 years post 2nd ACDF
Your stories are truley sad. My best freind has had quite a few C levels fused with fairly...More
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Reply: need to make an informed decision about SCS surrge...
I've read horror stories and I've read proes regarding the treatment. It sounds like you...More
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Reply: Hey, TRS1960
I can breath through my nose today yeah!!! More
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Reply: Failed Laminectomy Syndrome~
Spine injury and treatment are long term complex issues. There are no simple questions and...More
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Reply: After My Spinal Surgery I Had Immediate Relief
Just reading this makes me happy. I know a few peopl e personally that have had great...More
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Reply: Failed Laminectomy Syndrome~
There is no such thing as minimally invasive back surgery. Doctors rightfully so try to...More
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Reply: Right hip and now lower back pain
In my opinion I would start with a good physicial therapist. You may have one leg shorter...More
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Reply: Paid a visit to a doctor but...
Keep in ind that Xrays and MRIs are only tools. Statistically 50% of people scanned that...More
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Reply: Vertebroplasty?
I only have read about this. The doctors (all two) that I querried about it weren't all...More
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