Board: Back Problems 
10-25-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 134 Stockings
Has anyone found compression stockings useful for
radiating leg pain from herniated discs?
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Board: Back Problems
10-04-2012, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 589 Re: Decision Time
I saw a neurosurgeon on Monday, for a second opinion. After reviewing MRI / X-rays, examination and discussion he agreed with the first surgeon in that surgery might be necessary, but he suggested...
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Board: Back Problems
09-28-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 589 Decision Time
I saw surgeon one on Tuesday. After reviewing my MRI, x-rays, examining me and talking about my pain levels and limitations he suggested a laminectomy and a fusion of L3 and L4. A six hour procedure....
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Board: Back Problems
09-17-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 578 Weight
Has losing weight helped to ease anyone's back pain or
eliminate the need for surgery?
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Board: Back Problems
09-13-2012, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 733 Re: Educators with Back Problems
I can't speak for all educators, but I never taught sitting down. With the exception of about fifteen minutes at lunch and a planning period, I was on my feet from sign-in until 3:30 daily. It was...
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Board: Back Problems
09-11-2012, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 733 Educators with Back Problems
Are there any current or former educators on this board? If so, how
have your back problems impacted your career? Has anyone been
placed on light duty or been in such pain that you've been forced...
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Board: Back Problems
09-04-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 486 MRI Results - Feedback Wanted, Please!
I had my first MRI in 2007 when the lower back pain I'd been having for about 2 years grew worse. The results used the words "mild" and "moderate" a lot.
L3-4:Mild to moderate hypertrophic...
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