Update August 21, 2009

Well, I can hardly believe the difference between now and the last post. Let me start off by saying that the pain is well under control. In fact, most of the time during the past week I have not had any pain. That’s a show stopper.

Two weeks ago, I had to stop taking my Arthrotec (an antiinflammatory) because I was having the steroid injection into the piriformis muscle. I began taking Cymbalta several weeks prior to that. I’ve had to stop the NSAIDS before and couldn’t wait until the time I could start them again because of the increase in pain. Believe it or not, I didn’t even notice the difference. I was stunned. After a couple of days I thought the inflammation would come back and the pain would get worse. Nada. And now it’s been two weeks and I haven’t taken a single antiinflammatory.

Dr. Fernando Barinagarrementeria Aldatz in Queretaro, Mexico

Dr. Fernando Barinagarrementeria Aldatz is located in the Hospital Angeles de Queretaro.

I got in to see him in about one week. The visit was 800 pesos. He never once made me feel like I should leave. He chatted and asked me all kinds of questions.

Once you make the appointment send some info to him by email. Then phone to see if they got it.

I sent him reports and the hospital had a bit of a computer issue on that day but no one knew where it was.

The receptionists are nice. If you call they may tell you it is his personal email (which it is), so they can’t tell you whether the doctor has received or not.

Tell them to ask him or you’ll waste some time. You might have to phone back but it’s a much better way to get the most from your visit.

For sure, if you have had MRI’s done, bring the CDs.

And just so you know what he looks like I’ve attached a little picture. He is an absolute doll. And his English as good as mine.

Let me know if you need help or info.

Cuidate mucho (take care)

Darlene

Dr. Fernando Barinagarrementeria Aldatz

fbarinaga@infosel.net.mx – Personal

01 442 192 3041 – Cell

442.192-3006 – Work

442.215-9977 – Móvil

Blvd B Quintana No. 141, Loma Dorada
Hospital Angeles de Queretaro
Queretaro, 76060 GTO
Mexico

Otra – Mapa

Nicest and Best Neurologist in Queretaro, Mexico

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A video update following my visit Spine Clinic physiotherapist

Feeling Good as I Enter Week 10: Controlled Movements

Good visit with physio last week. Cleared up the what the neurosurgeon said and what he meant. It amazes me that all parties involved speak English as our first language and yet the number of interpretations is astounding.

For physio, check with your Spine Clinic. At the Rapid Access Spine Clinic in North Vancouver they have a physio center integrated into the total care system. But you have to ask. HAVE TO ASK???? Yes, not all surgeons believe in physiotherapy. OK, that’s a bit unusual. One might even go as far as to say crazy but that is the reality of the situation. Trust me.

Basically the rule on not to bend, rotate or sideways bend were things the Neurosurgeon would tell any person he talked to including the physio as an individual. Great. Protect your spine. But let’s face it, I’ve said it time and again you have to have these movements in your repertoire or you’re in deep dodo.

Rest is Very Healing

Up by 4:30AM. Feeling much better. Did my exercises and had a coffee before I went out for my walk. I forgot my crutch again. In my head, there’s nothing wrong with me. I shortened my walk by about 15 minutes doing about 40 minutes. I felt okay when I got home but I could have used the crutch for balance especially on the hills.