Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi , Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. Sincerely, Carol In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mariconda_l@... writes: Hi Carol, I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/is fused? Do you liv subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the prolotherapy doesn't do the job. Best regards, -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@Scoliosis-MeSco_ (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ) , carolkurt@.., ca > > Dear , > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for prolotherapy - > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four scoliosis > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon removed all of my > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I have no need > for prolotherapy. > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that he will > see results soon! > Carol > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > Dear Carol, > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > (mailto:_Scoliosis Treatment@Scoliosis-MeSco_ (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Hi , > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his first > set of > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > this coming > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > three bulging > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > (hopefully!) > > address. My husband has tried many different types of treatments > without success > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > treatments, > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > inflammation at the > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections then > stimulates > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > strengthen the > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > received 90 > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > the whole > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > injections is an > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > to work for > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > doctor also had > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > husband's pain, > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when he > is done > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > prolotherapy. > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > involves > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > help things > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > anyone might > > have. > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > bookmark your > > favourite sites. 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Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@Scoliosis-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis Treatment@Scoliosis-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment ) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. Download it now at > > > ___http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.ht_ (http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.h_ (http://ca.toolbar.http://ca._) ) > > (__http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.ht_ (http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar.http://ca.h_ (http://ca.toolbar../) ) ) > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************ ************<WBR>**Looking for a car that's sporty, > fu > > your budget? > > > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > > > (__http://autos.http://autos.http://autos.<WBhttp://autohttp://au_ > (http://autos.http://autos.http://autohttp://autohttp://autos._) > > (_http://autos.http://autos.http://autohttp://autohttp://autos._ > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?) ) > > ncid=aolaut00030000 ncid=aolaut > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 :  I had my surgery in Toronto also at the age of 16 but in 1967. I have had one surgery and still have two rods down my whole back. Re: Prolotherapy Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go.. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ ... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/ is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ Scoliosis- MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis- Medical@Scoliosi s-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis Treatment) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. Download it now at > > > ___http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. _) ) > > (__http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. . /) ) ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 It is positive to hear that the two of you had only one surgery. Though having it done young probably helped - I wish I had. Do you have any pain. Has your curve been maintained all these years. From: Durand <d.durand56@...> Subject: Re: Re: Prolotherapy Scoliosis Treatment Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 10:29 AM :  I had my surgery in Toronto also at the age of 16 but in 1967. I have had one surgery and still have two rods down my whole back. Re: Prolotherapy Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go.. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ ... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/ is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ Scoliosis- MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis- Medical@Scoliosi s-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. Download it now at > > > ___http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. _) ) > > (__http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. . /) ) ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have no pain whatsoever.  I do not even feel the rods.  My rods have not even moved over the years even though I have had two successful pregnancies and put on alot of weight with them. My daughter was 7lb 11 oz and my son was 9lb 1oz. My doctor does a yearly check on my back by xray and he also has my orginal xrays from the hospital where I had the surgery. I got them because my family doctor needed to put the needle in my back to have the babies and he needed to know where the rods were. Re: Prolotherapy Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go.. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ ... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/ is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ Scoliosis- MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis- Medical@Scoliosi s-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. 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Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow! Amazing success story. Good for you. I hope to here more positive stories like yours. Are you limited in any way? Such as bending or lifting? From: Durand <d.durand56@ . com> Subject: Re: Re: Prolotherapy Scoliosis Treatment Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 10:29 AM :  I had my surgery in Toronto also at the age of 16 but in 1967. I have had one surgery and still have two rods down my whole back. Re: Prolotherapy Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go.. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ ... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/ is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ Scoliosis- MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis- Medical@Scoliosi s-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. Download it now at > > > ___http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. _) ) > > (__http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. . /) ) ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 no I just lift different to others and I don't seem to have any lifting problems after all I had have two children and constant lifting. I also worked in a Bookstore for years and we had a conveyer belt between the two floors and boxes had to lifted on and off all day long. My husband owns his own business and we do alot of lifting in a small engine shop. Re: Prolotherapy Hi Carol, Thanks for the information. I hope the prolotherapy is a huge success for your husband and I look forward to getting an update on him. If I start the treatments myself, I will be sure to let you know how things go.. Best regards, P.S. I am fused from T3-L1, live in the greater Toronto area, am 49 yrs old, and have only had the one surgery (in 1975 at the age of 16). > > Hi , > > Funny you should mention spinal decompression - my husband and I did look > into that - there is a doctor close to our home that does that treatment. We > did a lot of thinking between disc decompression and the prolotherapy. > Finally, we decided on the prolotherapy as we were told that my husband's discs > were moving because of the degeneration, and the movement caused pain. I felt > that the prolotherapy, which tightens the surrounding ligaments and tendons, > and would hopefully contain the movement, might have a better chance to effect > a permanent solution. Remember, my husband does not have scoliosis. > > We live in the United States, in a suburb of Chicago. I was 47 years old at > the time of my first surgery, and 53 at the last one. I am fused from > T10-S1. My first two surgeries were combined anterior/posterior, and the last two > were just posterior. My surgeon followed the existing scar for the > subsequent three posterior procedures. For having four incisions along the same > scar, I think my scar looks pretty good! It gives me no problems at all. My two > anterior incisions were in different areas. I believe, from what I know, > that incisions heal in the same time frame, whether it's a new area or not. > Sincerely, > Carol > > > > In a message dated 8/22/2008 6:43:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > mariconda_l@ ... writes: > > > > > Hi Carol, > > I'm curious to know more of the details of your scoliosis/surgery. > How old were you when you had the surgery? How much of your spine > is fused? Do you live in the States/Canada/ is fused? Do you liv > subsequent surgeries, as you have had, what does that mean in terms > of scar tissue? Do they reopen a person along an existing scar if > they have to go into the same area? And would that heal as well as > if they were making an opening into non-scar tissue? > > With regard to your husband and his back trouble, has he tried > spinal decompression? If not, that might be a consideration IF the > prolotherapy doesn't do the job. > Best regards, > > > -- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ Scoliosis- MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > Dear , > > I will definitely keep you posted! I do not have a need for > prolotherapy - > > I'm doing well, thank you. Through the years I have had four > scoliosis > > surgeries. The last one was two 1/2 years ago, when my surgeon > removed all of my > > hardware. I am now feeling better than I have in years, so I > have no need > > for prolotherapy. > > I will let you know of my husband's progress - we are hopeful that > he will > > see results soon! > > Carol > > > > > > In a message dated 8/16/2008 8:24:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > mariconda_l@ marico > > > > > > > > > > Dear Carol, > > I would love to hear about your husband's progress with > > prolotherapy. Pls. keep me posted. How are you doing with your > > scoliosis - no need for prolotherapy? > > > > > > --- In _Scoliosis Treatment@ --- I -- > > (mailto:_Scoliosis- Medical@Scoliosi s-MeSco_ > (mailto:Scoliosis- Medical) ) , carolkurt@, ca > > > > > > Hi , > > > Funny you should ask about prolotherapy - my husband had his > first > > set of > > > injections two weeks ago. We are going back for the second set > > this coming > > > week. My husband does not have scoliosis - I do. He does have > > three bulging > > > discs, however, and that is what the prolotherapy is going to > > (hopefully!) > > > address. My husband has tried many different types of > treatments > > without success > > > - medication, physical therapy, chiropractic and naprapathic > > treatments, > > > epidurals. Nothing gave more than very temporary relief. > > > The purpose of the prolotherapy injections is to cause > > inflammation at the > > > injection sites. The inflammatory response to the injections > then > > stimulates > > > new collagen growth. The new collagen growth is supposed to > > strengthen the > > > ligaments and tendons surrounding the injured area. My husband > > received 90 > > > injections! Yes, you read that correctly. The good news is that > > the whole > > > treatment only takes about five minutes. The doctor who did the > > injections is an > > > MD. So far, it is too early to tell if the treatments are going > > to work for > > > him. He will need 3-7 treatments, as he is a big man. The > > doctor also had > > > to make the solution stronger because of his size. > > > We are very hopeful that this treatment will finally end my > > husband's pain, > > > non-surgically. If you are interested, I will post again when > he > > is done > > > with the treatments and let you know if they were successful. > > > Carol from Long Grove > > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/15/2008 11:11:48 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > > > mariconda_l@ mariconda_ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyobody, > > > Just wondering if anyone on this group has any experience with > > prolotherapy. > > > I don't know too much about it yet, as I just discovered it. It > > involves > > > injections of a non-pharmaceutical solution and is supposed to > > help things > > > like DDD, amongst other things. Thanks in advance for any input > > anyone might > > > have. > > > > > > > > > ____________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ > > > Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and > > bookmark your > > > favourite sites. Download it now at > > > ___http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. _) ) > > (__http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. ht_ (http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_) > (_http://ca.toolbar. http://ca. h_ (http://ca.toolbar. . /) ) ) > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Sal, I've had 2 prolo injections and they have helped tremendously. However, I don't think my chondro is very severe. Altho. we have been treating my chondro, the real focus has been on a tendon in my foot and a torn meniscus. The injections PLUS lots of stretching and strengthening exercises have made a huge difference in my comfort and activity level. Also, I strongly suggest that anyone going for prolo, choose the doc carefully. If you are in the NY/NJ area, I have a great doc. Regards, Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Ann, Yes, I have a meniscus tear that I treat conservatively with exercise and prolo. I have never had knee surgery. I am 60 years old. I have stopped running this year, but I still walk several miles a day and hike very often. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 You're saying prolo helped your meniscus problem? How much damage is there? Have you have part of your meniscus removed? Thanks. Ann Re: prolotherapy Sal, I've had 2 prolo injections and they have helped tremendously. However, I don't think my chondro is very severe. Altho. we have been treating my chondro, the real focus has been on a tendon in my foot and a torn meniscus. The injections PLUS lots of stretching and strengthening exercises have made a huge difference in my comfort and activity level. Also, I strongly suggest that anyone going for prolo, choose the doc carefully. If you are in the NY/NJ area, I have a great doc. Regards, Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ann, There was just a column written about a medial meniscus tear in the body (tough area to heel) in one of the prolo newsletters. It takes about 6 to 8 sessions, but it seems to work. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi Sal: I had prolotherapy years ago to treat what was diagnosed as chondromalacia and I've been fine since. The doctor treated pretty much the entire knee joint, specifically (as best as I can recall): - Patellar tendon - Medial and lateral collateral ligaments - Coronary ligament(s) - Pes Anserinus - The attachment of the vastus medialis muscle to the femur/patella Basically my knee was a pin-cushion for a few minutes. I went back for, I think, 4 or 5 rounds of treatments, and I've been fine ever since. As Anne said, finding a good doc is the key. Mine is in Connecticut and he is phenomenal. I've sent a few dozen friends and family members to him over the years. Two good place to look to find a doc are: http://www.getprolo.com/ http://www.aaomed.org/civicrm/profile?gid=11 & reset=1 (just type in your State and it will give you a list of docs) And Ann: Here's a little info on prolotherapy for meniscus tears: http://www.prolonews.com/meniscus_blog.htm Take care everyone, Doug > > Ann, > > There was just a column written about a medial meniscus tear in the body > (tough area to heel) in one of the prolo newsletters. It takes about 6 to 8 > sessions, but it seems to work. > > Anne > > > > **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial > challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and > calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/? NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Doug,  I am from CT originally, but live in Marlborough, MA near Worcester. I have chronromalacia in both knees. I had a arthroscopy done on the right knee, but no help (from doctor for Red Sox at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston). I'm a teacher, so standing a lot is essential. Lately my knees have been horriblly painful. I already went the PT route. I'm not overweight and 45 years old.  Where is your prolotherapy person in CT ? Could you give me the name ?  Thanks very much, Jane From: dougfromct2002 <dougfromct2002@...> Subject: Re: prolotherapy chondromalacia treatment Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 8:03 PM Hi Sal: I had prolotherapy years ago to treat what was diagnosed as chondromalacia and I've been fine since. The doctor treated pretty much the entire knee joint, specifically (as best as I can recall): - Patellar tendon - Medial and lateral collateral ligaments - Coronary ligament(s) - Pes Anserinus - The attachment of the vastus medialis muscle to the femur/patella Basically my knee was a pin-cushion for a few minutes. I went back for, I think, 4 or 5 rounds of treatments, and I've been fine ever since. As Anne said, finding a good doc is the key. Mine is in Connecticut and he is phenomenal. I've sent a few dozen friends and family members to him over the years. Two good place to look to find a doc are: http://www.getprolo .com/ http://www.aaomed. org/civicrm/ profile?gid= 11 & reset= 1 (just type in your State and it will give you a list of docs) And Ann: Here's a little info on prolotherapy for meniscus tears: http://www.prolonew s.com/meniscus_ blog.htm Take care everyone, Doug > > Ann, > > There was just a column written about a medial meniscus tear in the body > (tough area to heel) in one of the prolo newsletters. It takes about 6 to 8 > sessions, but it seems to work. > > Anne > > > > ************ **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial > challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and > calculators. (http://www.walletpo p.com/? NCID=emlcntuswall00 000001) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Ann, Hang in there. I'd try prolo. Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Jane: My doctor is in West Redding, CT, which would probably be a two+ hour drive. Quite a hike, but he really is worth it, especially if you can't find someone you like closer to you. His name is Dr. Perretz and his info is here: http://advancedpainsolution.com/ Any of you who are anywhere close to West Redding, CT should really go see him. Such a nice, caring, talented guy. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions about him and/or prolotherapy that you don't want to post to the group (dougfromct2002@...). Happy to help. - Doug > > From: dougfromct2002 <dougfromct2002@...> > Subject: Re: prolotherapy > chondromalacia treatment > Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 8:03 PM > > > > > > > Hi Sal: > > I had prolotherapy years ago to treat what was diagnosed as > chondromalacia and I've been fine since. > > The doctor treated pretty much the entire knee joint, specifically > (as best as I can recall): > - Patellar tendon > - Medial and lateral collateral ligaments > - Coronary ligament(s) > - Pes Anserinus > - The attachment of the vastus medialis muscle to the femur/patella > > Basically my knee was a pin-cushion for a few minutes. I went back > for, I think, 4 or 5 rounds of treatments, and I've been fine ever > since. > > As Anne said, finding a good doc is the key. Mine is in > Connecticut and he is phenomenal. I've sent a few dozen friends and > family members to him over the years. > > Two good place to look to find a doc are: > http://www.getprolo .com/ > http://www.aaomed. org/civicrm/ profile?gid= 11 & reset= 1 > (just type in your State and it will give you a list of docs) > > And Ann: Here's a little info on prolotherapy for meniscus tears: > http://www.prolonew s.com/meniscus_ blog.htm > > Take care everyone, > Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks and also to Doug. I'll check these out. I don't know how much of my meniscus is left. I've already had 2 operations on it (left lateral), and there's something loose in there now that hurts like hell when I do the wrong thing. I wish I could glue some Teflon in there. Even if it was the wrong shape, I'm sure it would be better than what I've got. Ann Re: prolotherapy Ann, There was just a column written about a medial meniscus tear in the body (tough area to heel) in one of the prolo newsletters. It takes about 6 to 8 sessions, but it seems to work. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks. I wonder if it will work on old folks (cartilage loses moisture). Ann Re: prolotherapy Ann, Hang in there. I'd try prolo. Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks very much for the information. I may give him a try ! From: dougfromct2002 <dougfromct2002@...> Subject: Re: prolotherapy chondromalacia treatment Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008, 7:22 PM Hi Jane: My doctor is in West Redding, CT, which would probably be a two+ hour drive. Quite a hike, but he really is worth it, especially if you can't find someone you like closer to you. His name is Dr. Perretz and his info is here: http://advancedpain solution. com/ Any of you who are anywhere close to West Redding, CT should really go see him. Such a nice, caring, talented guy. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions about him and/or prolotherapy that you don't want to post to the group (dougfromct2002). Happy to help. - Doug > > From: dougfromct2002 <dougfromct2002@ ...> > Subject: Re: prolotherapy > chondromalaciacommu nity@groups .com > Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 8:03 PM > > > > > > > Hi Sal: > > I had prolotherapy years ago to treat what was diagnosed as > chondromalacia and I've been fine since. > > The doctor treated pretty much the entire knee joint, specifically > (as best as I can recall): > - Patellar tendon > - Medial and lateral collateral ligaments > - Coronary ligament(s) > - Pes Anserinus > - The attachment of the vastus medialis muscle to the femur/patella > > Basically my knee was a pin-cushion for a few minutes. I went back > for, I think, 4 or 5 rounds of treatments, and I've been fine ever > since. > > As Anne said, finding a good doc is the key. Mine is in > Connecticut and he is phenomenal. I've sent a few dozen friends and > family members to him over the years. > > Two good place to look to find a doc are: > http://www.getprolo .com/ > http://www.aaomed. org/civicrm/ profile?gid= 11 & reset= 1 > (just type in your State and it will give you a list of docs) > > And Ann: Here's a little info on prolotherapy for meniscus tears: > http://www.prolonew s.com/meniscus_ blog.htm > > Take care everyone, > Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 'Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising' mmm, I'm liking the look of these two sentences! Whats the low level laser thing? Re: prolotherapy Ann, Hang in there. I'd try prolo. Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising. Anne **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I too liked the sound of those sentences, . I'm thinking that the fact that nobody jumped on your question though, it is likely that the low level laser is the thing that ol' doc on Star Trek used to heal people of various other-world maladies. I remain hopeful, as all of us do though. I saw something that shows up on google called the Cytotron that looks a little funny, and maybe a little bit promising. Believe me, if it ever gets used in the US, I'll be first in line. From: thousand plateaus <thousandplateaus@...> Subject: Re: prolotherapy chondromalacia treatment Date: Monday, September 29, 2008, 5:33 PM 'Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising' mmm, I'm liking the look of these two sentences! Whats the low level laser thing? Re: prolotherapy Ann, Hang in there. I'd try prolo. Also, there's a lot coming through the pipeline to regenerate cartilage. One example is the low level laser, which looks very promising. Anne ************ **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpo p.com/?NCID= emlcntuswall0000 0001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I don't think it's much different from trigger point injections. Liz Thanks for all the posts on smoking. From: Geoffrey <healingbuddy@...>dominie Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 4:52:50 PMSubject: prolotherapy I've heard about this natural treatment years ago however all of asudden it was mentioned again to me for treatment of fibromyalgia andthe muscular pain. Does anybody know anything about it? Does itwork? Do you recommend it?Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hi Everyone, As promised, I wanted to give you an update on my experience with prolotherapy for treating knee osteoarthritis/menuscus tear/minor chondromalacia. After about 6 months and 6 treatments, I am really feeling great with minor pain (reduction from an " 8 " to about a " 2 " .) I really stuck with the treatment and the stretching and strengthening exercises. I am not a runner but I do walk for about 3 to 6 miles a day. My doc is also going to visit with Dr. Centeno (_www.regenexx.com_ (http://www.regenexx.com) ) in Denver to see if there is any interest in expanding his practice to the East coast. Somehow Dr. Centeno still manages to get around the FDA taboo of stem cells. For those interested people on the East coast, I'll let you know what my doc finds out. Regards, Anne **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I have a ND in my office Minarik that does prolotherapy. I have also used Jimmy Huebert a great deal, but he has just moved. Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP '08 US Olympic Team Chiropractor ACA Sports Council, President Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, Oregon 97008 503.524.9040 www.bimsportsinjuries.com The information contained in this electronic message may contain protected health information confidential under applicable law, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the recipient of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC at 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR-97008. and purge the communication immediately without making any copy or distribution. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Cluen Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: Prolotherapy Does anyone know a doctor that does prolotherapy? Also, has it been successful for ligament laxity? Thanks, Cluen, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I have a ND in my office Minarik that does prolotherapy. I have also used Jimmy Huebert a great deal, but he has just moved. Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP '08 US Olympic Team Chiropractor ACA Sports Council, President Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, Oregon 97008 503.524.9040 www.bimsportsinjuries.com The information contained in this electronic message may contain protected health information confidential under applicable law, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the recipient of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copy or disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Back In Motion Sports Injuries Clinic, LLC at 11385 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR-97008. and purge the communication immediately without making any copy or distribution. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Cluen Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: Prolotherapy Does anyone know a doctor that does prolotherapy? Also, has it been successful for ligament laxity? Thanks, Cluen, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Where do you need one? There is a MD that only does Prolotherpay for many years here in Ashland. Does it work, it says it works and has been around for 40 years. Did it work on some of the people that said they had it done, well everyone I asked said "I don't know". Wiese DC From: Cluen <gcluen2002@...>Subject: Prolotherapy Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 2:43 PM Does anyone know a doctor that does prolotherapy? Also, has it been successful for ligament laxity? Thanks, Cluen, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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