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Did you have the intraforaminal Epi or the intralaminar epi? Is narrowing the same as stenosis? I will see a neurosurgeon if one of the injections work. They are both diagnostic since he stimulates the nerves and then does radiofrequency if they are causing pain. Whats interesting is the one 2 years ago said moderate-but they were from 2 different companies, so I may be taking the old disc to Tower and have the radiologist there do a report to compare the 2, plus I will make Dr. J show me the differences. The thing is I am better than I was 2 years ago-go figure. I saw 3 neuros 2 years ago and 2 recommended a disectomy and 1 recommended fusion.That was before I had the TOS diagnosis. I still think it could all be TOS but I guess I wont know for sure until I try these things. I wont be having surgery this year since I will probably be having a lumpectomy in the next few months. |
Intraforaminal/Transforaminal is what I've had (under fluoroscopy).
Yes, stenosis is narrowing. Dr. Duncan McBride (UCLA Santa Monica) would be a good neurosurgeon to consult, one of the tops around. |
New pt
So I tried a new PT yesterday-Dr Chan who Dr Jordan recommended and someone on the forum went to both him and Dr. Ando and said they would complement eachother. The first thing he did was put heat and electro-stim on my back and neck . Then he examined me- he pressed really hard on my scalenes, pec minor TENDON, and Rotater Cuff. I told him I didnt have rotator cuff problems-didnt even know where it was. All were excruciating. I have never had anyone press on the PMT or RC. Then he had 2 assistants do ultrasound on them, then he moblizied my neck and back(around my scalpula) by pressing, and adjusting then on ice, then kinesio tape. Very different from Dr. A. He said to give him 2 weeks and see how I feel and just do a couple of things at a time. My left side is worse than my right at the moment and I wasnt feeling that bad to begin with. Its pretty convenient so well see how it goes. AND I DIDNT GET FLARED UP.At any rate he treats alot of TOS patients. I will probably still go to Dr. A every few months or so. My goal is to go back to work in July. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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Limoges, When I hear your posts I am always excited and encouraged about my up and coming tos surgery with. Dr. Donahue. You have had such positive things to say about your surgery that it makes me feel so hopeful. I've read you had tos over 30 yrs and I have had it over 40. D has not promised me a whole lot, not because of my age because I did ask him if he was worried about that and he said, no, he is more worried about the length of time I've had the tos. The few things he has not wanted to confirm can be done are my, neck and shoulder. I am upset because of my neck not being able to be moved forward and back, side to side and tilted to R or L. My should is always burning (even tho I do take Tyl. 3). He said I will take dylaudid in the hosp. Did you have any neck or shoulder pain? Funny, I was hoping to try pilates and yoga after surgery, but I will have to wait and listen to everyone. Since I have been so limited for so long I am anxious to change that. Like holding a book to read it instead of having to put it down w/in 5 min. because of the neck and shoulder pain. Also, I would love to hold babies. I was so robbed of my grandchildren when they were small. I pushed and pushed to hold them anyway and eventually had to stop. I used to rock my grandson (who had reflux for a year) in a straight chair without arms because I couldn't sit on one (hence a rocking chair). So, I am again very happy to hear anything you have to say as well as others who have used D because it makes me feel so encouraged. Thanks Again Limoges Irisheyesmilin :Sigh::Ponder: |
OUCH! Pressing on the scalenes and surrounding muscles?
Art Ando is knowledgable of TOS. There is also a PT in Yorba Linda who has helped me immensely. Ruben Salinas has a doctorate in Anatomy and sure knows his stuff and TOS thanks to treating me. :) Quote:
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Dr J has been my doc since 2008. 14 years of TOS and finally a savor offering me some type of life quality. Dr. Wlliam's was my diagnosing physician back in 2002. He fought like hell getting me the correct MRI/MRA to be properly diagnosed but he really didnt have any additional thoughts after surgery in 2003 when sx's all returned. Interesting to read how he has grown his practice and incorporated the BP MRI and surgery center for blocks. I know he refers patients to Dr J. Maybe he needs to read the new TOS text book ;)
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jkl626...Im a Ovarian and endometrial cancer survivor myself.
TOS 2000 CA 2005 I always feel odd saying this but going thru 3 CA surgeries and chemo was easier than dealing with TOS and the CRPS the last 13 years. The CA chemo steroids helped keep the TOS and CRPS calm. I knew there was an end result and I'll be damned if CA was going to get me after everything with TOS. Wishing you great success and strength on your journey. You will prevail! :hug: Quote:
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I know you posted this a long time ago - How did things work out with Dr. Chan? I am starting with him on Wednesday for my Post-op Scalenectomy (had rib resection 5 years ago). |
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