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I have had 2 spinal surgeries in the last 2 years. First it was c5 & c6 discectomy n fusion. Then c6 & c7 discectomy n fusion. With the first one my spinal cord was compressed 50%. There was no event to cause the injury. I was losing strength n feeling in my left arm. I thought it was advanc...

Hi Cece, yes, my aunt was treated at the same time, she is doing OK, no better, no worse. I have not had any ultra sounds done, since I've been feeling ok, my thought is to not do anything until I feel worse. Not sure that is the right thinking, but that is the plan.
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Hello everyone, Long time, No talkie. Here is a quick update on my MS after being treated for CCSVI on 2 occasions. On 6/10/2010 I was treated for CCSVI in Albany, NY at the Albany Medical Center by Dr. Gary Siskin. Dr. Siskin found 2 areas of restriction in my left jugular, 1 in my right jugular, a...

Ever been checked for May Thurner? Effects the left leg only. bmk I've been taking LDN for a couple of years, and had no negative changes. Also had angioplasty for CCSVI May 17th 2010, and enjoyed relief from that gross fatigue + more. However, for the last two weeks have had strong night time arm a...

Due to the good work of a fellow TIMS member, there is another doc in West Central MN that has just applied also. Not on the map yet. I'll let them provide the details.
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Thanks for the info.
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For those of you that have Restenosed, what where some indications of restenosis. I know some symptoms that had gone away may come back. Did you experience any pain in your neck? Other? How long after you restenosed did you have a follow up procedure to correct it? And what where the results of the ...

One quick question.
Are they using IVUS at Albany?
In June they were not.
bmk

Hi Trish,
Glad to see things went well.
bmk

You should feel just fine after the procedure. The Dr. gave me no limitations other than take it some what easy the rest of the day and then do what you want.
bmk

Vivianne766 wrote:Hey guys do u recommend renting a car or using a cab while in Albany?

I believe the clinic is very close to the airport. If you plan on just hanging out by the clinic, go the taxi route.
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Has anyone had this procedure done in Albany NY? I have had my scan and am looking to go for it, But I would just like to know about any one else's experience. Confidentiality guaranteed! Thank you! Here are a couple of threads with details of procedure in Albany. Not sure what the Vascular Center ...

There has been times I have been convinced that I have restenosed, but then again there r times when I KNOW I haven't. Actually I think I have a little but not 100%. kc :!: I agree 100%, at times it's hard to tell what has changed. Sometimes it's better, sometimes it appears nothing has changed. So...

Albany does a great job. Here is a thread with my experience. http://www.thisisms.com/ftopict-12261-albany.html+bmk bmk Hello MSers I have been following this forum closely for last couple months and I'm waiting to hear my magic date . I'm wondering , why we do NOT see any posting about success stor...