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Is there any way that you can get your doctor to give you strong pain and sleeping medicine so that you can travel? My doctor gave me extra meds when I told him we were going on a two week vacation a few years ago. Sometimes they will do that because they know it's temporary. You need to be able to have enough freedom from pain to live as normal of life as possible. I took the meds only while on the trip because of the extra pain I was in from traveling. I had a WONDERFUL vacation and no worries about "what if" I get into pain while I'm gone. It gives real peace of mind even if you end up not needing the extra meds.
Please let us know about your son's x-rays if you find out today.
((((HUGS))))
Rohrer01Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostIs there any way that you can get your doctor to give you strong pain and sleeping medicine so that you can travel? My doctor gave me extra meds when I told him we were going on a two week vacation a few years ago. Sometimes they will do that because they know it's temporary. You need to be able to have enough freedom from pain to live as normal of life as possible. I took the meds only while on the trip because of the extra pain I was in from traveling. I had a WONDERFUL vacation and no worries about "what if" I get into pain while I'm gone. It gives real peace of mind even if you end up not needing the extra meds.
Please let us know about your son's x-rays if you find out today.
((((HUGS))))
Rohrer01
I am waiting anxiously for Dr Bederman to get back to meMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Fentanyl is stronger than morphine, and I have had scripts for that. It comes in more than just a patch. You might ask your doctor to prescribe it ONLY for a rescue for when you are on vacation. Just a thought. I think they can prescribe morphine, too. I don't see why thy wouldn't prescribe it for a rescue so you can go on vacation. If I were a doctor, I certainly wouldn't hesitate to prescribe on a short term basis for REAL pain patients.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results of your son's x-ray, as well!Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostFentanyl is stronger than morphine, and I have had scripts for that. It comes in more than just a patch. You might ask your doctor to prescribe it ONLY for a rescue for when you are on vacation. Just a thought. I think they can prescribe morphine, too. I don't see why thy wouldn't prescribe it for a rescue so you can go on vacation. If I were a doctor, I certainly wouldn't hesitate to prescribe on a short term basis for REAL pain patients.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results of your son's x-ray, as well!Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostWhat were his symptoms?
My son was only one at the time. His head was growing disproportionately larger than his body and he was slightly (a few months) speech delayed. I think my pediatrician just felt he had to do the test for precautionary reasons. Have you had your son's tests yet?
Best,
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.
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Originally posted by Confusedmom View PostMelissa,
My son was only one at the time. His head was growing disproportionately larger than his body and he was slightly (a few months) speech delayed. I think my pediatrician just felt he had to do the test for precautionary reasons. Have you had your son's tests yet?
Best,
EvelynMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostI am waiting for Dr Bederman to get to me as well. I don't want to bother himMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I know the waiting is hard. But he must be a phenomenal doctor to take the time to e-mail you to let you know why he's been delayed. He seems like he truly cares and is not in it for the money, although with a personality like that deserves every penny he makes!Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostI know the waiting is hard. But he must be a phenomenal doctor to take the time to e-mail you to let you know why he's been delayed. He seems like he truly cares and is not in it for the money, although with a personality like that deserves every penny he makes!Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostNo my son is scheduled to have the MRI done Thursday.27 yr old Female.
Scoliosis since 12yrs, fusion to lower curve in 1998, costioplast 2001 and further corrective surgery 26 July 2012.
Now the proud owner of a very straight spine. T1- L5 fusion.
Mr Dunsmuir, Orthopaedic Surgeon, LGI Leeds.
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Good news about son's Xrays
From Dr Bederman:
they look very mild (approx 15 degrees in lumbar spine). I would recommend that the curve just be followed periodically but no treatment required now.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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That's pretty good, Melissa. Three of my 4 daughters have slight scoliosis also. The youngest has the most and so far she's maintained with chiro care. Hope it stays OK for him! 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.
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Originally posted by Doodles View PostThat's pretty good, Melissa. Three of my 4 daughters have slight scoliosis also. The youngest has the most and so far she's maintained with chiro care. Hope it stays OK for him! JanetMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Good news that his curve is so small! I'm hoping that the MRI turns up nothing abnormal. It will be good to get rid of that stress! My thoughts are with your family.Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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