Re: Re: pain in hip 29 years post Harrington rod placement

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Jan,

 

If things with your consult are less than you hoped for, here is an idea for you. Dr. Horton was a go to guy in your area, alas arthritis of the hands ended his surgical career.

 

So here's a doc patients here have seen in your area, she did follow up for Horton's patients after he retired.

 

Dr. Dheera Ananthakrishnan404-778-7000

 

Let us know how your consult goes today.

 

Welcome to the group and posting!

 

Colorado Springs

 

She'd be worth a go see, is familiar with post Harrington Rod patients.

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM, runjan10 <runjan@...> wrote:

 

Thanks, Cam. I live in GA and had my surgery in Savannah. I currently live in the Atlanta area. I agree that it takes a specialist to diagnose our problems!!! I cross my legs in an awkward way, especially when sitting in the car or in a bar-height chair. I know that this has exacerbated my hip pain, but it makes me more comfortable because my back actually hits the back of the chair this way. Does that make sense??? I am living on Glucosamine Chondroitin and Aleve and I feel best first thing in the morning. Sitting for long periods makes it a lot worse! I suffered from lower back pain 3 years ago and x-rays showed nothing. I was working with preschool children and just had to adjust my environment. I had to raise the table height and chair height to make it where I was bending a lot less. I will post after my doctor's visit....Prayers are needed! I know that God is bigger than any pain! In fact, I am going to Africa this summer on a mission trip, which is the real reason that pushed me to go to the doctor. I need to know that I can sit on a plane for that many hours and still be able to function!!! >> Hi Jan,> > Welcome to the group.

> > I am sorry you are having troubles with your hip. Most of us found the first symptoms that cropped up, assuming we had fairly asymptomatic post Harrington placements, are hips, low back ache/tiredness, or sciatic pains. If you havent actually had a diagnosis of flatback, then hopefully you will find that your situation is not going to involve and extensive interventions to get you comfortable. I hope so.

> > If you have been able to run those distances, that often, right up until now, at least you are probably at a good weight and general fitness...so no matter what comes you start from a good place.>

> Where do you live and who do you plan to see tomorrow? Most of this membership has found very little has come of the treatment or information that they got from their local ortho. Treating us requires a fairly specialized skill set. I am not saying you wont get usable information...but just dont be disappointed if you dont walk out of the office tomorrow with a solution in hand. Years of all the other joints in your body taking up the slack for your unmovable spine can play out in accelerated degeneration, arthritis and a number of other problems. Of course...it could be that you just have an overuse injury and that a little rest will set you right.

> > Please tell us more about yourself and how things go tomorrow.> > Take Care, Cam>

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Hey Jan,Dyann in Roswell GA. If you want any scoop on some the orthopedics Docs in ATL, I could give you a good name. I'm almost 2 years post revision. I was 45, gym 5 days a week, kick boxing and 2 c-sections when they discovered the flat back...I'll say an extra prayer that you just pulled something minor...-DyannFrom: runjan10 <runjan@...>Subject: [ ] Re: pain in hip 29 years post Harrington rod placement Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 6:48 AMThanks, Cam. I live in GA and had my surgery in

Savannah. I currently live in the Atlanta area. I agree that it takes a specialist to diagnose our problems!!! I cross my legs in an awkward way, especially when sitting in the car or in a bar-height chair. I know that this has exacerbated my hip pain, but it makes me more comfortable because my back actually hits the back of the chair this way. Does that make sense??? I am living on Glucosamine Chondroitin and Aleve and I feel best first thing in the morning. Sitting for long periods makes it a lot worse! I suffered from lower back pain 3 years ago and x-rays showed nothing. I was working with preschool children and just had to adjust my environment. I had to raise the table height and chair height to make it where I was bending a lot less. I will post after my doctor's visit....Prayers are needed! I know that God is bigger than any pain! In fact, I am going to Africa this summer on a mission trip, which is the real reason that pushed me to go to the

doctor. I need to know that I can sit on a plane for that many hours and still be able to function!!!>> Hi Jan,> > Welcome to the group.> > I am sorry you are having troubles with your hip. Most of us found the first symptoms that cropped up, assuming we had fairly asymptomatic post Harrington placements, are hips, low back ache/tiredness, or sciatic pains. If you havent actually had a diagnosis of flatback, then hopefully you will find that your situation is not going to involve and extensive interventions to get you comfortable. I hope so.> > If you have been able to run those distances, that often, right up until now, at least you are probably at a good weight and general fitness...so no matter

what comes you start from a good place.> > Where do you live and who do you plan to see tomorrow? Most of this membership has found very little has come of the treatment or information that they got from their local ortho. Treating us requires a fairly specialized skill set. I am not saying you wont get usable information...but just dont be disappointed if you dont walk out of the office tomorrow with a solution in hand. Years of all the other joints in your body taking up the slack for your unmovable spine can play out in accelerated degeneration, arthritis and a number of other problems. Of course...it could be that you just have an overuse injury and that a little rest will set you right.> > Please tell us more about yourself and how things go tomorrow.> > Take Care, Cam>------------------------------------scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Dyann, how are you after the revision? Still going to the gym? Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 9, 2011, at 2:20 PM, Dyann Diamond <dyanndiamond@...> wrote:

Hey Jan,Dyann in Roswell GA. If you want any scoop on some the orthopedics Docs in ATL, I could give you a good name. I'm almost 2 years post revision. I was 45, gym 5 days a week, kick boxing and 2 c-sections when they discovered the flat back...I'll say an extra prayer that you just pulled something minor...-DyannFrom: runjan10 <runjan@...>Subject: [ ] Re: pain in hip 29 years post Harrington rod placement Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 6:48 AMThanks, Cam. I live in GA and had my surgery in

Savannah. I currently live in the Atlanta area. I agree that it takes a specialist to diagnose our problems!!! I cross my legs in an awkward way, especially when sitting in the car or in a bar-height chair. I know that this has exacerbated my hip pain, but it makes me more comfortable because my back actually hits the back of the chair this way. Does that make sense??? I am living on Glucosamine Chondroitin and Aleve and I feel best first thing in the morning. Sitting for long periods makes it a lot worse! I suffered from lower back pain 3 years ago and x-rays showed nothing. I was working with preschool children and just had to adjust my environment. I had to raise the table height and chair height to make it where I was bending a lot less. I will post after my doctor's visit....Prayers are needed! I know that God is bigger than any pain! In fact, I am going to Africa this summer on a mission trip, which is the real reason that pushed me to go to the

doctor. I need to know that I can sit on a plane for that many hours and still be able to function!!!>> Hi Jan,> > Welcome to the group.> > I am sorry you are having troubles with your hip. Most of us found the first symptoms that cropped up, assuming we had fairly asymptomatic post Harrington placements, are hips, low back ache/tiredness, or sciatic pains. If you havent actually had a diagnosis of flatback, then hopefully you will find that your situation is not going to involve and extensive interventions to get you comfortable. I hope so.> > If you have been able to run those distances, that often, right up until now, at least you are probably at a good weight and general fitness...so no matter

what comes you start from a good place.> > Where do you live and who do you plan to see tomorrow? Most of this membership has found very little has come of the treatment or information that they got from their local ortho. Treating us requires a fairly specialized skill set. I am not saying you wont get usable information...but just dont be disappointed if you dont walk out of the office tomorrow with a solution in hand. Years of all the other joints in your body taking up the slack for your unmovable spine can play out in accelerated degeneration, arthritis and a number of other problems. Of course...it could be that you just have an overuse injury and that a little rest will set you right.> > Please tell us more about yourself and how things go tomorrow.> > Take Care, Cam>------------------------------------scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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Hi Jan, Can you post the surgeons you would recommend in Atlanta? I am starting to look for one, and have a sister there, so that might be a perfect place to go.

Thanks!

Vicky Schneider

[ ] Re: pain in hip 29 years post Harrington rod placement

Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 6:48 AM

Thanks, Cam. I live in GA and had my surgery in

Savannah. I currently live in the Atlanta area. I agree that it takes a specialist to diagnose our problems!!! I cross my legs in an awkward way, especially when sitting in the car or in a bar-height chair. I know that this has exacerbated my hip pain, but it makes me more comfortable because my back actually hits the back of the chair this way. Does that make sense??? I am living on Glucosamine Chondroitin and Aleve and I feel best first thing in the morning. Sitting for long periods makes it a lot worse! I suffered from lower back pain 3 years ago and x-rays showed nothing. I was working with preschool children and just had to adjust my environment. I had to raise the table height and chair height to make it where I was bending a lot less. I will post after my doctor's visit....Prayers are needed! I know that God is bigger than any pain! In fact, I am going to Africa this summer on a mission trip, which is the real reason that pushed me to go to the

doctor. I need to know that I can sit on a plane for that many hours and still be able to function!!!

>

> Hi Jan,

>

> Welcome to the group.

>

> I am sorry you are having troubles with your hip. Most of us found the first symptoms that cropped up, assuming we had fairly asymptomatic post Harrington placements, are hips, low back ache/tiredness, or sciatic pains. If you havent actually had a diagnosis of flatback, then hopefully you will find that your situation is not going to involve and extensive interventions to get you comfortable. I hope so.

>

> If you have been able to run those distances, that often, right up until now, at least you are probably at a good weight and general fitness...so no matter

what comes you start from a good place.

>

> Where do you live and who do you plan to see tomorrow? Most of this membership has found very little has come of the treatment or information that they got from their local ortho. Treating us requires a fairly specialized skill set. I am not saying you wont get usable information...but just dont be disappointed if you dont walk out of the office tomorrow with a solution in hand. Years of all the other joints in your body taking up the slack for your unmovable spine can play out in accelerated degeneration, arthritis and a number of other problems. Of course...it could be that you just have an overuse injury and that a little rest will set you right.

>

> Please tell us more about yourself and how things go tomorrow.

>

> Take Care, Cam

>

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Jann,It is a long hard recovery... Everyone here will back me on this. Almost 2 years out I get about 45 min of exercise 4 times a week. I'm trying to push for 5, but can't seem to make it work. I took a lot of my therapy stretches and incorporated them into my routine. Getting flexibility and core strength back is so important. I just started aerobic type classes last month (step with no risers and modified kick box dance). But I have to adjust to avoid the bouncing. I don't think I'll ever run again. It's a challenge coming up with things that go beyond the the elliptical and treadmill. I still hurt a day after a after a work out if I'm not careful, but at least it doesn't send me to bed for 2 days anymore. I have a great gym with massage benches that anyone can use. I like to lie on them when

I do any weights. It's a pain getting off the floor when you are fused. Swimming is my best and most comfortable workout, unfortunately it's not good for eating-up calories, but it's awesome on the heart. I thought I'd be further along by now, but have come to realize this is a long process. And age is probably not my best friend. Stay as healthy and flexible as possible prior to surgery. It will be a major bonus for healing.-DyannFrom: runjan10 <runjan@...>Subject: [ ] Re: pain

in hip 29 years post Harrington rod placement Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 6:48 AMThanks, Cam. I live in GA and had my surgery in

Savannah. I currently live in the Atlanta area. I agree that it takes a specialist to diagnose our problems!!! I cross my legs in an awkward way, especially when sitting in the car or in a bar-height chair. I know that this has exacerbated my hip pain, but it makes me more comfortable because my back actually hits the back of the chair this way. Does that make sense??? I am living on Glucosamine Chondroitin and Aleve and I feel best first thing in the morning. Sitting for long periods makes it a lot worse! I suffered from lower back pain 3 years ago and x-rays showed nothing. I was working with preschool children and just had to adjust my environment. I had to raise the table height and chair height to make it where I was bending a lot less. I will post after my doctor's visit....Prayers are needed! I know that God is bigger than any pain! In fact, I am going to Africa this summer on a mission trip, which is the real reason that pushed me to go to the

doctor. I need to know that I can sit on a plane for that many hours and still be able to function!!!>> Hi Jan,> > Welcome to the group.> > I am sorry you are having troubles with your hip. Most of us found the first symptoms that cropped up, assuming we had fairly asymptomatic post Harrington placements, are hips, low back ache/tiredness, or sciatic pains. If you havent actually had a diagnosis of flatback, then hopefully you will find that your situation is not going to involve and extensive interventions to get you comfortable. I hope so.> > If you have been able to run those distances, that often, right up until now, at least you are probably at

a good weight and general fitness...so no matter

what comes you start from a good place.> > Where do you live and who do you plan to see tomorrow? Most of this membership has found very little has come of the treatment or information that they got from their local ortho. Treating us requires a fairly specialized skill set. I am not saying you wont get usable information...but just dont be disappointed if you dont walk out of the office tomorrow with a solution in hand. Years of all the other joints in your body taking up the slack for your unmovable spine can play out in accelerated degeneration, arthritis and a number of other problems. Of course...it could be that you just have an overuse injury and that a little rest will set you right.> > Please tell us more about yourself and how things go tomorrow.> > Take Care, Cam>------------------------------------scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates

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