I am 74 and have had cervical arthritis and stenosis since my 30s. Over the years, I have had 6 epidurals and have done fine. I know in the past, the problem has been between C4 thru C7. Now, the radiculopathy has come back, especially in my left arm down the triceps. I will be going back to see my spine orthopedist in the next month hoping that we can do conservative therapy to avoid surgery. He is a good man, and I know he won't push surgery unless he feel their no other options. My neck has always crackling when I turn from side to side, but never any pain. Thank you for going over conservative care. So many people want quick results. Patients is a virtue.
Hey, Dr. D! Using the injections (from your buddy-in-pain Dr. H) to help zero in on a diagnosis, that's exactly what you did for me. I'm coming up on 2 years since you fixed my spondylolisthesis with spinal fusion. No back pain, no leg pain, no regrets!
Your advice is good. My ablation has worked for 10 months well worth to have it done. Pain is slowly coming back. If I can do this once a year it is great. ❤😊 ps I live in Cape Town, South Africa
@@DonnallySpineConsult no, thank you for explaining things in ways us ordinary people can understand! I'm sure you are a great surgeon when it's necessary. Move to Phoenix! 😂
My mothers age is 50 , she has back pain and numbness in one leg from several years.recent MRI shows moderate stenosis in l3-l4 and sever stenosis in L4-L5. I have tried NSAIDs , oral steroids and neuropathic meds. ortho and spin surgen suggestled fusion and laminoctomy, can you please suggest what is your opinion?
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: czcams.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/video.html - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! I can not see BCBS HMO. Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
I had 5 lumbar disc’s collapse. Severe arthritis and stenosis. I am two months away from 80 years old. I am scheduled for physical therapy and some weight loss.
in have herniated disk cause sciatica pain full i think i need endoscopic discectomy lumbar do you think i would need that if my next treatment steriod shot dont work would i need it also if i do get it what will it affect my disk by taking off my disk
DR. DONNALLY, I just spent the last month trying to get an appointment with you. Brooke told me my insurance was fine. I had an MRI and Xrays done at Gateway. Yesterday Brooke texted me to tell me that you are "reorganizing you office and that as of this weekend" you no longer accept my Blue Cross insurance. Is this real? I have been dealing with lower back pain and leg pain for 5 years. I cant walk, I cant work. I need medical help asap. Can you respond please??
Hi Dr, my name is Gabriel and I write you from Sardinia. Is it possible to have a consultation on a pathology? May I know the costs and how to send the MRI images? Thank you.
So, we don’t really know what long term use is going to do to our spine? I maybe get a few weeks of relief then they want to do it again and again. All three areas of my spine
I am 74 and have had cervical arthritis and stenosis since my 30s. Over the years, I have had 6 epidurals and have done fine. I know in the past, the problem has been between C4 thru C7. Now, the radiculopathy has come back, especially in my left arm down the triceps. I will be going back to see my spine orthopedist in the next month hoping that we can do conservative therapy to avoid surgery. He is a good man, and I know he won't push surgery unless he feel their no other options. My neck has always crackling when I turn from side to side, but never any pain. Thank you for going over conservative care. So many people want quick results. Patients is a virtue.
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Hey, Dr. D! Using the injections (from your buddy-in-pain Dr. H) to help zero in on a diagnosis, that's exactly what you did for me. I'm coming up on 2 years since you fixed my spondylolisthesis with spinal fusion. No back pain, no leg pain, no regrets!
Oh wow!
Your advice is good. My ablation has worked for 10 months well worth to have it done. Pain is slowly coming back. If I can do this once a year it is great. ❤😊 ps I live in Cape Town, South Africa
Thanks for sharing!
You are fantastic at explaining about people's back problems. I wish you were in Phoenix!
Wow, thank you!
@@DonnallySpineConsult no, thank you for explaining things in ways us ordinary people can understand! I'm sure you are a great surgeon when it's necessary. Move to Phoenix! 😂
My mothers age is 50 , she has back pain and numbness in one leg from several years.recent MRI shows moderate stenosis in l3-l4 and sever stenosis in L4-L5. I have tried NSAIDs , oral steroids and neuropathic meds. ortho and spin surgen suggestled fusion and laminoctomy, can you please suggest what is your opinion?
Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward:
1- email your insurance card to Spine@TSCspine.com (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid)
2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit.
3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted.
4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us)
5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438)
6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload!
Step by step:
czcams.com/video/HpKOfI_1FSs/video.html
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If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! I can not see BCBS HMO. Or for HMOs email: Refer@sonospinesurgery.com
I had 5 lumbar disc’s collapse. Severe arthritis and stenosis. I am two months away from 80 years old. I am scheduled for physical therapy and some weight loss.
Wow!
Is someone is experiencing foot drop would you try a conservative approach or have surgery as soon as possible
Depends on how long it’s been there. But in general, if it’s from my compression of the nerve and it’s debilitating, I would recommend intervention.
in have herniated disk cause sciatica pain full i think i need endoscopic discectomy lumbar do you think i would need that if my next treatment steriod shot dont work would i need it also if i do get it what will it affect my disk by taking off my disk
Okay
DR. DONNALLY, I just spent the last month trying to get an appointment with you. Brooke told me my insurance was fine. I had an MRI and Xrays done at Gateway. Yesterday Brooke texted me to tell me that you are "reorganizing you office and that as of this weekend" you no longer accept my Blue Cross insurance. Is this real? I have been dealing with lower back pain and leg pain for 5 years. I cant walk, I cant work. I need medical help asap. Can you respond please??
Hello, i apologize we do not take HMO from BCBS. Your need to contact them about that issue
I have numbness in my forearm everytime I sit down I don't have the numbness in my leg
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After 2 laminectomy that did not help, have started PT. Excruciating pain after standing is there any hope?
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Hi Dr, my name is Gabriel and I write you from Sardinia. Is it possible to have a consultation on a pathology? May I know the costs and how to send the MRI images? Thank you.
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What if you think of MILD or Vertiflex done by Pain Mgmt Dr?
Terrible idea
What is the average cost for one of the big surgeries with rods and screws?
Deductible
I had minute man procedure in the L2-L3 I still have pain and very hard to walk
Me too
I don’t like that at all
Did a spine surgeon do it?
@@DonnallySpineConsult No he wasn't He was a pain specialist
@@DonnallySpineConsult May i ask why you don't like it???
How do you feel about the rizotomy procedure?
Fine
I feel a pinched nerve under my shoulder blade
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I read that steroid injections are not FDA approved for the spine, is that true?
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So, we don’t really know what long term use is going to do to our spine? I maybe get a few weeks of relief then they want to do it again and again. All three areas of my spine
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