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Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 07-03-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Just got home from surgery

No collar seems odd, but I've never had surgery like yours so what do I know. I'm sure since it was just done yesterday, that it's perfectly normal pain. Have you called your doctor with your...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 07-02-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,600
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Cervical Fusion - 3 Level - Scared Whitless :-)

If you go to the page where all our posts are listed, it's at the top of our posts, it's a sticky note. Let me know if you still can't find it and I'll try and find a better way of explaining it.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-25-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Spinal bleeding?

I don't have any experience with bleeding, but wanted you to know I was here and read your story. Be patient and someone will come along who can help you. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. ~Kenzi.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-18-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,706
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Cervical ESI

That's GREAT news! So happy to hear it went well. It's nice to hear something turned out good, rather than all the bad things we hear. So happy for you. I hope it does it's job for you. ~Kenzi.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-16-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,706
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Cervical ESI

I've never had one, but do hope yours goes fine! I hope it brings you some relief. Good luck, and let us know how it goes and if you get any relief. ~Kenzi.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-15-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Frustrated!!!

Vin I'm thinking of you. This really sucks after all the progress you were making. Did they give you some antibiotics? I do hope this passes quickly. Let us know how things turn out. I hope you're...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-15-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,480
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: PT has turned against me!

Pt was ok today. I explained to them what the surgeon said. They were accepting of it and didn't treat me bad because of it. They did an ultrasound, then I laid on heat for a bit, then some manual...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-05-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: c5/c6 c6/c7 surgery

jostep926:
Good luck with your upcoming surgery! I'm sure you'll do great and you have youth on your side. I've never had surgery on my neck and don't want it. I'm in the conservative treatment...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-03-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Herniation @ t7/8 with sryinx

I too have problems with my T7-8. It's painful, in fact, that ONE T7-8 problem causes me more pain than my entire spine put together. I don't really have any answers, just wanted you to know that I...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-31-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,136
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: 2nd say of PT, have questions?

I think you're mistaking massage for manipulation. A cervical spine with problems should never be manipulated (cracked by a chiropractor), but can benefit from massage and stretching.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-24-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: plate removal after acdf c-5-6, 6-7. Decision needed!

I haven't had any surgery, so can't give advice. But I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and you're in the right place for some good advice. Best of luck.... Kenzi.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,549
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Shoulder and arm pain for too long

If you go to physical therapy, then you must have seen a doctor for them to order it. What did your doctor say about your arm pain, and did the doctor order any tests? I sure hope you feel better...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: I'm frustrated .....

Someone will pop on here with more experience and may have a few answers for you. Be patient, even if it takes a few days. Wanted you to know I read your post and am thinking of you.

~Hugs, Kenzi!
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,130
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Me again wanting advice re quickly progressing symptoms...thanks

Have you called your surgeons office and let them know of these new symptoms? Maybe if they knew, they would consider you an emergency and put off someone elses surgery to get you in. I really think...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

I looked online for dr's in my area, then I just called around until I found one that was accepting new patients and made an appointment. Most dr's have reviews about them online, so if ya find one...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Medication is a joke in my life. My pcp said (last august) "we don't give out pain meds, but your neck is a mess!". She sent me to a neurologist, who said "we don't give out pain meds, but your neck...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Awww thanks so much, Bill! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. "I'm scared!" The closer I get to the appointment, the more I'm trying to rationalize my symptoms. Honestly, it's not the surgery...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Sorry I didn't see it posted before, that's why I asked. C5-6 can cause problems with your arms and hands and you had surgery on C5-6. Someone (I forget who) on this board once told me that once you...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Bill,
You can type your mri report on here and someone can help you understand it. Just the impression and findings, you don't have to put any personal info on here.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Bill,
Sorry to hear about your recent troubles. So you only had 6 good months after your surgery?, and I imagine some of that time was spent recovering from your surgery. Wow, makes me even more...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-12-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Teusday is the day...

I was snickering at your typo of the word 'Tuesday' after you posted that typo comment on that other post by the administrator...lol Just picking on ya!

I do hope everything goes well for you!...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-07-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: acdf 567 recovery, depression, anxiety expections from family 7 weeks Post Op

I agree with Vin.... surround yourself with love and support if that is possible.

I can feel your happiness about the progress you have made. The people around you should be celebrating in your...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-05-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: question about noise in head

NJldy: I always thought tinnitus was ringing in the ear and that's all it was, and I wrong? I feel your pain when you talked about your legs. I've been having trouble with mine, especially the right...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-03-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Intubated after surgery?

VinG:
I'm wishing you the very best of luck and will be keeping you and your dr's in my prayers. I'm happy they are taking extra precautions, rather than having to do a rush job later should...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-25-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,466
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Concerned due to Not a good candidate for surgery

Marcee,
your best bet is to get a lawyer and let them handle it. They only get paid if/when you win and the money is given to them out of your back pay, so they are paid right off the top, not a...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-25-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,912
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: I have a date!!!!!

So sorry to hear about your grandma, SUPER glad she is improving!

They always do the blood thing before surgery, don't worry about that. I've had surgery before, but I've never had surgery on my...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-25-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,912
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: I have a date!!!!!

Awww I felt your anxiety just reading your post! What are you having done? Maybe, just maybe, if you call them and let them know about your anxiety, they might give you something. It's worth a shot....
Board: Back Problems 04-24-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Please help with thoracic and lumbar MRI

Sounds like you are improving, so stay on the meds and hopefully the inflammation will go down and you will get all your range of motion back. Even with all my problems, and I do have many, I am very...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-23-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Looking for some advice new symptom on continued back pain.

You can get carpal tunnel even if you don't work. I get it all the time and I don't work. Years ago one of my old dr's recommended that I buy 2 hand/wrist splints from the drug store and wear them at...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-17-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,551
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Well! I guess my "crunchy neck" is something - but what??

My neck has crunched for years, very annoying to hear it in my head. Not sure exactly what is causing it, as I have a lot of arthritis spurs, narrowing, ddd and fun stuff going on in there. It's...
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 04-01-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,077
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: I really need some help

I see my new dr on the 11th, not far off. If she doesn't give me some sort of help (xrays, mri, pain meds, referral, preferably all of the above...lol) I will have a break down! I literally feel like...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-30-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Finally some information :)

That is a really quick appointment! I see my new PCP that day, so we both have something to look forward to. Best wishes to you for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery ~kenzi,
Board: Multiple Sclerosis 03-23-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,307
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Need all of your expert advice

Seriously, "YOURSELF?"... lucky you, my place wouldn't let me do that. Good luck!!! That is really great news, and soon too. I'll keep good thoughts for you!
Board: Multiple Sclerosis 03-22-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,307
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Need all of your expert advice

I've been in limbo land for 15 years. It's not so bad, there are a lot of great people there!!! I hope you're feeling better tonight. Try and stay positive, I know it's easier said than done. I'll...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-22-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: MRI question

I had the same problem on my mri's. The radiologist lists a long list of things, but never went into any detail with numbers or percentages. I came here and posted mine like you did, and these nice...
Board: Back Problems 03-20-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,481
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: l5 s1 fusion - terrified - should we?

I just wanted to say that I wish you and your husband the very best! It sounds to me like you have a great handle on things. I'm sure things will be fine and he will feel so much better in the long...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-20-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,902
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: My thoughts on pain

And please know this -----> ANY TIME, day or night, if you feel like venting, we are ALL here for you! ~Hugs~
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-19-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,902
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: My thoughts on pain

I totally understand you 100%! My husband and I were just talking about this very thing tonight, about how people just don't understand unless they can actually see something that is wrong. You can't...
Board: Multiple Sclerosis 02-04-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,377
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Some non-textbook advice

I've been following your story and all I can say is "geesh, they sure have given you a run for your money!" My thoughts and prayers are with you! I hope you're doing well today.

Best wishes,...
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 10-11-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,271
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: Hope someone can help!!!

Sounds like a pinched nerves to me. I suffer the same pain and mine is from pinched nerves in my L3/L4 discs. If you have bulging/herniated discs in L2 and L3 that could very well be your problem. I...
Board: Multiple Sclerosis 10-04-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,998
Posted By kenzibenzi
Re: First visit with MS Specialist - really good/bad

KingBaxter;
I guess I don't understand why you were/are taking MS meds when the neuro said it was 'possible MS' and you don't meet the criteria - yet? Who gave you these meds before you even have a...
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