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No New Posts Posting guidelines

Rules for posting

1 1 Posting guidelines
by lavenderthistle
Aug 28, 2017 22:53:09 GMT -5
No New Posts How to create a new thread or just make a post

details about how to interact with this group

Sub-boards: Making Comments, New Threads

3 3 How do I comment on a post I like?
by lavenderthistle
Jul 20, 2019 0:57:53 GMT -5
No New Posts Getting Started

General information about the different types of stenosis and causes

Sub-boards: Spinal anatomy, What is Stenosis

9 12 Please start using this forum
by brendad
Jan 2, 2023 0:50:45 GMT -5

Facebook Group Guides

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No New Posts Guide One- The Basics

This guide is your first step in understanding how to interact with the group positively so that we follow Facebook guidelines

These rules ONLY apply to the Facebook group, not this forum. We do have similar conduct rules, but they are not nearly as stringent as Facebook rules.

3 3 Acronyms and terms commonly used in our group and forum
by lavenderthistle
Jul 27, 2022 21:47:07 GMT -5
No New Posts Guide Two- Learning

Basic terminology definitions used in typical scan reports. Lists of questions to ask doctors. Types of specialists. Tips for recovery after surgery.

14 14 Peripheral Neuropathy
by lavenderthistle
Jul 27, 2022 23:24:42 GMT -5
No New Posts Guide Three- Videos

A selection of informative videos from across the web

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No New Posts Guide Four- Surgery Diary

One of our Facebook members documented his journey through surgery.

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No New Posts Guide Five- Bedding

Some suggestions about how to choose good bedding.

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No New Posts Guide Seven-Disability Help

Some information about how to apply for social security disability payments. Tips on protecting your job while requesting accommodations

HEY WAIT A MINUTE!!! Where's Guide 6?? (that's under the board "Everyday Grind" titled "That's Easy")

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No New Posts Guide Eight- Natural Remedies

A small collection of some natural remedies to help various problems associated with spinal stenosis.

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No New Posts Guide Nine- Understanding your Insurance

Some tips to help people in the United States understand different insurance benefits, eligibility, and cost sharing.

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Moderator Application

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No New Posts Facebook Moderator Application form

Application to help moderate our group on Facebook

1 1 Moderator Application
by lavenderthistle
Jul 30, 2020 19:22:56 GMT -5

Learning Center

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No New Posts Treatment Options

Surgical and Non-Surgical treatment options

1 1 Conditions related to cervical spine instability
by lavenderthistle
May 13, 2022 23:34:23 GMT -5
No New Posts Pain

All about pain management

Sub-boards: Non-Prescription Pain Relievers , Prescription Pain Relievers

5 5 inversion tables, stretches and herbs
by lavenderthistle
Jan 3, 2018 13:46:46 GMT -5
No New Posts informative links

7 8 Lots of orthopedic links
by anniefrucks
Sept 22, 2021 10:05:34 GMT -5
No New Posts Is this normal?

Post your questions here about your symptoms

2 2 Why is my (fill in the blank) weak or shaky?
by lavenderthistle
Sept 5, 2017 22:19:37 GMT -5
No New Posts Basic Medical terminology

Commonly used terms in diagnosis /scans

2 4 Common Scan Terms
by hshasta
Jan 26, 2018 17:32:39 GMT -5
No New Posts Work

Work tips, job safety, job resources and support

1 1 What about my job?
by lavenderthistle
Jan 3, 2018 17:17:54 GMT -5
No New Posts Social Security Disability

Questions and answers about filing for social security disability

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Health and Wellness

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No New Posts Natural Remedies

Getting back to nature! Vitamins, supplements, CBD, Kratom, Medical Marijuana...post it here and share your experiences

Moderator: dotsimpsonhume

Sub-boards: Vitamins and supplements, CBD , Medical Marijuana , Kratom

2 2 Diet and Vitamin Informational Links
by lavenderthistle
Jan 3, 2018 13:27:31 GMT -5
No New Posts RX Help

List of companies with prescription help available

2 4 Discount Card
by lavenderthistle
Jan 18, 2018 17:07:17 GMT -5
No New Posts Exercises and Massage

Post exercise tips, safe exercises, massage and other tips relating to body mechanics. For vitamins, supplements or specific medications please look for the appropriate board.

6 6 Seated exercises
by lavenderthistle
Feb 26, 2019 22:09:38 GMT -5
No New Posts Other Support Groups

1 1 Facebook Support Groups
by lavenderthistle
Jan 3, 2018 17:43:01 GMT -5

Everyday Grind

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No New Posts That's Easy!

Tips, tricks, and anything to make life easier

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by lavenderthistle
Jul 15, 2024 21:32:21 GMT -5

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