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Hi Bruce, Thanks for encouraging words. Immediately thoughts of re-stenosis come to mind but I have to remind myself that it is still early days and things can still improve. But even if they don't, that's OK because I went into this knowing that 1/3 patients experience no change in symptoms. I am j...

Hi all, I accidently started a new topic on the forum instead of posting here to report on my procedure on Monday with Dr. Englander. Everything went well - it took a little over an hour and she found one blockage in the left jugular just below the clavicle. It had to be ballooned twice as the first...

Hi all, I just thought I'd let you know I had a successful procedure done on Monday, Jan.3 by Dr. Englander. I had a blockage in the left jugular vein just below the clavicle (about 60-70% stenosed). It had to be ballooned twice - the 1st time it did not hold as the balloon wasn't centered properly,...

Thank you all for giving your dates...it has helped me tremendously in dealing with the waiting. I received my call this morning offerering me a date - Jan.3/11 which I accepted. What a way to start off the New Year! I will be treated by Dr. Englander. I am full of gratitude and appreciation to you ...

Yes, this is getting exciting! You can add me to the list...

Jewelia;CAN;June 7;TBA

I'm from Toronto, Ontario.

Today I was called and offered a date for treatment in Albany, NY: Oct. 27th. There was a cancellation... original call: May 24th... since I am from Canada, treatment will be in clinic... was quoted $3000 for venography, $2000 for angioplasty, $2000 per stent (if required) - but was told that start...

Me too! Terrific idea. Let's keep it going...

Sending you and your family love & light blessings and wishes for a speedy recovery for your father. You have been a beacon of light for many on this forum and I am truly grateful.

Hi all, I also have low blood pressure and suffer from cold hands and feet. I used to think it was poor circulation...hmmm maybe it is after all! Sometimes I have difficulty getting and staying warm which is why we are heading down south for a holiday to D.R. to get some sunshine and Vitamin D and r...

Hello everyone, My husband finally put some wooden blocks under the head of our bed (6") and we have been sleeping inclined since December 13/09. The first night I didn't sleep very well - in the morning I woke up feeling muscle stiffness in my neck and back, however this just lasted for one da...

Adam, I send my love & healing blessings to you. Please take it easy and try to relax... our thoughts are with you on your healing journey.
(P.S. my son's name is Adam too!)

Dear Shiraz, That is great news! Thank you - I am so grateful that you have shared your experience in Barrie. Would you mind my asking where you received the doppler ultrasound? Perhaps my GP can write a requistion (in Toronto) to have it done at the clinic that you went to. I am seeing my neurologi...

Hi, There is some good information about iron chelation in the brain using antioxidants (Green tea extract EGCG). As study is currently being done on MS patients examining the benefits of taking EGCG. It is something that we can do on our own and is relatively inexpensive. I'm going to try it in add...

Dear Simon, The same woman who has arranged the testing at False Creek Surgical Centre in Vancouver is also setting this up in Gatineau. You can call her toll free - her name is Yaseem Sayeed. She can expain it to you more and answer any questions you may have. Tel: 1-877-871-4315( Toll Free) , 604-...

Much appreciated Fiddler!