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H Pylori test?
Did you have an H Pylori test done?
Susan
Did you have an H Pylori test done?
Susan
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Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod -
Melissa,
Were the Doctors able to cauterize the ulcer while they were in there? The H. Pylori test would be common in this situation. I would be willing to bet it has already been done. I hope you are feeling better soon Melissa.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.Comment
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Dr Bederman just told me that steroids, both oral and injection, are related to ulcers. I am seeing Pain Management tomorrow and will discuss this with themMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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That's very interesting about the steroids--and totally makes sense. I sure hope you can get some good info tomorrow on a way to handle this. Good luck tomorrow. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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Thanks everyone for your good wishes.
I will let you all know what the outcome is.
Dr Jason B Samarasena, my GI Doctor wants me to take another CT Scan. He does not understand why my ulcer did not show up on the last two CT scans I took. They are taking to schedule it tomorrowMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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hi Melissa
wow...another negative about steroids...
cortisol can drop off, AND now the info about ulcers!
i hope they figure it out so you can get and stay healthy....
and i hope they can treat it so it causes you no more pain.
jess...& SparkyComment
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I just found out this morning that I have no health insurance and until Marc gets a job I will not be able to get any.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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so sorry
Oh Melissa,
I am so sorry for all of your problems. But I will pray that this year is better for you. JackieT10-pelvis fusion 12/08
C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
T2--T10 fusion 2/11
C 4-5 fusion 11/14
Right scapulectomy 6/15
Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
Broken neck 9/28/2018
Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
OsteotomyComment
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Melissa,
you are in my thoughts and prayers. You've just got to catch a break. ((Hugs))__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degreesComment
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I'm so very sorry Melissa. I hope Marc can get a job soon and that you can get back on track this year. You're overdue for things to go right. And they will!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Yea!! Marc finally got a job. He starts MondayMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgeryComment
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Hooray! So glad to hear the wonderful news! (big smile!)71 and plugging along... but having some problems
2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
Corrected to 15°
CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring
Click to view my pics: pics of scoli x-rays digital x-rays, and pics of meComment
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Melissa--
Yippee!! I'm so glad for you that your husband got the job! Terrific news. I hope other good things start falling in to place for you too! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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hi Melissa
i hope your husband's health insurance kicks in soon...
nice to hear positive news...
thinking of you...
jess...& SparkyComment
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Such a thrill to read that!! I hope this is the beginning of things finally falling into place for you and your family, Melissa!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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