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			<title><![CDATA[ Need to know do's and don't s about Pain stimulators ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello to everyone!
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Can you please let me know how should I prepare myself for the trial - what shell I be aware of?  How will I be able to handle this shower wise, physical
limitations, etc.
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Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Best wishes to all,
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Linda
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			<title><![CDATA[ Stem Cell Hope ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
<br>
    Sorry I have been away as I had to sent my comp away to be fixed.
<br>
I want you all to know that some stem cell research is still going strong in Australia. No there is no embryo research going on but there is great stuff with
getting Adult stem cells.
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It is looking good and there will be some hope in the  next 5 years.
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I hope U all are doing well.
<br>
I am having big problems like that  I can&#39;t  even go into town anymore  because the road is bad and... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ stimulator malfunction.... ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/395/t/stimulator-malfunction-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ My stimulator has malfunctioned again. I can't turn it on. I was leaving it on most of the time, since I have been going through some extra pain, but it quit working yesterday. I charged the battery today, thinking that might be it, but it still won't turn on. I called the rep, and he suggested I get an x-ray again, to see what is wrong. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Since I moved, I... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (RevSerenity)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:09:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Medicinal Detox ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Because I am reaching the upper limits of delivery and medicine strength on my Intrathecal Pump, my new pain doctor has suggested that I explore the possibility of detoxing off of the morphine, Percocet 5/325, and my Fentora (Fentanyl for breakthrough).<br><br>So, here are my questions;<br><br>Has anyone here gone through medicinal detox to get off of one pain medication and onto smaller doses of a more powerful medication?<br><br>If you have gone through detox, please tell me what I can... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Non-evasive therapy ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ My good friend from Scotland, Michael, has been using the following therapy for many years now, and he is always telling me about the wonderful relief he gets from it, and how much it has changed his overall health for the better.<br><br>&quot;It&quot; is called &quot;Raised Bed Therapy&quot; and it is an effective, very inexpensive way, for some, to get some much needed relief from pain, as well as a better nights' sleep.<br><br>As with all new therapies, be sure to discuss this with your... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:44:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Excercise Classes ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I joined a group of seniors at the YMCA for excercise today. The instructor is a former PE teacher, and understands the need for low- to no-impact excercises, as well as the need for some to limit themselves. <br><br>We started with gentle stretching and warm-ups of all muscles, then she asked everyone to walk 5 laps around the gym. As she passed me, she told me to sit down, and work with the weights, slowly and gently. When there was any workout that had to be done standing, she helped me... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Trigger Point Injections ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I will be going in on Monday for some trigger point injections. These will NOT be placed in my spine, but only done on the muscles in my glutes and legs that are in constant spasm. Hopefully, these will give me at least temporary respite from this pain.<br><br>At the same time, I will be asking the doctor for a prescription for a hospital bed and a power chair. Yes, it has gotten to that point now. Getting out of bed is almost impossible, and IS impossible on some days. Having the head lifted... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ New here, ? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi, I haven't recieved an official diagnosis yet but my Dr thinks I have this horrible disease. I am having a nerve conduction test/EMG done on Friday. Also, the Dr is thinking of refering me to a pain clinic. What do they do? Medicine? PT? How do you make sure to go to a good one? Also how helpful is the nerve conduction/Emg testing? Does it make your pain worse? I am in agony now. Thanks ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Fentanyl Patch ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hey, gang!  <br><br>I hope everyone is having a low pain day.  My new doc at the spinal cord injury hospital prescribed the Fentanyl patch (50mcg/hr) for me last Thursday.  I can't believe how well it is controlling my pain!  I made breakfast for my husband Friday morning - the smile on his face made my day!  Usually I can't even get to the bathroom without my walker, but I navigated the stairs &amp; made pancakes!  At rest, I am about 2/3 for pain, instead of a 6/7; with activity I am at a... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ New Member - Pain Meds for Arachnoditis ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/405/t/New-Member-Pain-Meds-for-Arachnoditis.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone out there take opioids for their arachnoditis?  What elso do you find helpful for yur pain?  Any answers you can give me to this question would be helpful in helping my doctor understand the &quot;need&quot; for pain medication.  He's the kind of doctor that says when you're in terrible pain &quot;Take a shower&quot; or &quot;Soak in a Bath.&quot;  He also probably has never felt pain before in his life and runs about six miles a day.  You know what I mean?  Any answers you can... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:53:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ updates on doc visits, need support/advice, very long post ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I have been going back and forth to docs for the last 2 months. I saw my pain doc in the last few days of August. I told him about the complex spine surgeon saying I had arach and about some of the research I had been doing. He reached up and started rubbing the bridge of his nose and nodded. He didn't say a thing about the arach. He said I think you should see a neurologist. Then he got up and said I am going to get your prescriptions and I will try to get you an app. with a neruologist... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:57:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I need help ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/407/t/I-need-help.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :4_9_7 --><img src=http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_9_7.gif ALT=":4_9_7"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Anyone that has a spinal cord stimulator. Please, I need a few answers. <br><br>Two weeks after I had the implant, I started getting spasms in my back and legs. These are different from the other ones. They are a constant type, where just sitting or walking is next to impossible. I have spent the last four weeks mainly in bed, flat on my back. I am on the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:56:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ EMG Accuracy ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I am going to be having an EMG next week.  Just wondering how accurate they are.  I know that they are suppose to be painful.  Where do they put the needles in when they are testing the lumbar spine??<br><br>Thanks for any input ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Pooby)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:16:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Anyone with a Spinal Cord Stimulator? ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/396/t/Anyone-with-a-Spinal-Cord-Stimulator-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I need information about what I can and can't do when they place the permanent one in me. I go for this on the 22nd. The trial worked great, but I stayed fairly inactive during that time, because of the size of that unit. I didn't have a belt to put it on, so had to carry it wherever I went. I did find that walking up stairs was difficult, so have had a ramp built to get in the house. But, I don't know how movement might affect it. Please, please, give me some answers.<br>Serenity<!--EZCODE... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:02:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Recently Diagnosed - Have Questions ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello!  I've recently been diagnosed with this &quot;THING&quot; and have some questions.  I'll give you a quick background.  I am 54 years old.  When I was 25 I ruptured three disks.  Two were removed in two separate surgeries (only a month apart).  I was out of work for over a year and after therapy and just plain determination got back to being able to work, do things and got along pretty well (with occasional setbacks) but managed pretty good until about 10 years ago.  It has been... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (MyBack1BigPain)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:44:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ acupuncture for arachnoiditis ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/399/t/acupuncture-for-arachnoiditis.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Has anyone tried acupuncture to alleviate the pain of arachnoidits? ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:02:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Spinal Cord Stimulators???? ]]></title>
			<link>http://arachnoiditissupport.yuku.com/topic/410/t/Spinal-Cord-Stimulators-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ For those of you who have these, what have been your impressions of them? What have been your limitations with them? I would like some answers before this is made permanent. <br>Serenity ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:29:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Pain Pumps ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I was just introduced to this forum and haven't had a chance to read through all the topics and archives. I can't wait to read through everything! Next week I'm scheduled to have a one-day morphine pump trial, which my doctor thinks will be the answer to my arachnoiditis suffering, so I'm in need of advice. <br><br>Does anyone with Arachnoiditis have any experience, or know of someone with this disease, that has been helped by having a morphine pump implanted? I know they are great for... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 10:57:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I'm lookin' up to the heavens ..... ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ and wondering:  &quot;What did I do that was so bad to tic' you off at me?&quot; <br>  Angry, tired, overwhelmed      New diagnosis; sleep apnea re-evaluated as narcolepsy.  I don't even like the sound of it ...they are beginning to really tick me off!<br>They are having such a good time with me and all of my ailments; I feel like a circus when I go into their offices anymore.   I make their day and fascinate them with my volume's of files!  It's not a party for me anylonger.  I have been so... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2004 21:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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