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Date: | Thu, 13 Jan 2000 17:15:30 -0800 |
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Hi Perk,
DDD is degenerative disc disease. One of the quirks of growing old, whether
with cp or not. We who live with cp are simply more prone to it due to a
lifetime of abnormal wear and tear on our bodies in aid of ambulation, as we
are able.
Cheers!
Carla
Perk wrote:
> What's DDD and what is this all about?? Cheers!, Kathy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carla MacInnis <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 10:46 AM
> Subject: Re: degeneration of the spine & pelvis
>
> > Add me to the list of folks with DDD. Also osteo of the thoracic spine,
> > diagnosed at 18 or so. Oh joy. Devil's Claw, a natural anti-inflammatory
> > helps me, as does elevated doses of Vit C, a natural anti-inflammatory.
> > Hydrotherapy is good, too.
> >
> > Good luck to you, Anee.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Carla
> > http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
> >
> > Magenta Raine wrote:
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> > > anne,
> > > the disks are different - they are the soft cushions that support the
> > > vertebrae and joints. i have degenerative disk disease too.
> > >
> > > m
> >
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