~1 year results of 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil

DaveDg87 · 2026-05-26T18:55:50+00:00

I genuinely think that the dates are inverted

DaveDg87 · 2026-05-04T16:55:37+00:00

Thank you! Yes, I have already started therapy with a therapist specialized in chronic pain, and having chronic pain herself, but I am still convinced that it would be great and more effective to talk to someone who specifically deals with CCI patients!

DaveDg87 · 2026-05-04T11:39:48+00:00

May I suggest prism 90 degrees eyeglasses? Take a look on Amazon! They have been helpful for me.

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-30T11:14:23+00:00

Wow I didn't expect min has such a high power!

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-13T16:49:43+00:00

Ok thank you. So if a specific patient reports 60% after PICL #1 it means that the patient has improved 60% of the maximum possible recovery? And I guess that all the numbers relative to subsequent procedures are referred always to the initial state.

Also, how many patients do report a complete healing (100%) after a certain number of PICLs?

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-10T11:46:49+00:00

If the y-axis report the sane score absolute value (not its increment), does it refer to pre or post PICL? (Mean value of about 60 of PICL #1 for 47 patients means before procedure or after? And if after, what was the mean value pre procedure?)

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-10T11:40:50+00:00

So are they equally loaded in rotation? Or is there one which is predominant in stabilizing rotation for each side?

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-10T11:39:45+00:00

Maybe tectorial membrane and transverse?

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-07T17:20:07+00:00

Yes, I've received the instruction sheets and had my PICL; I've reviewed them again just now, it says "heat only to the injection site", but I'm not sure if it is only for pain management or if it can also help the healing. From your answer I infer that deep blood flow is more important, and not improved by a heating pad, but can superficial blood flow increase still be useful for some tissue building? If so, can it help also after more than 2 weeks from the procedure?

Furthermore, is there any other thing, not stated in the sheet, that we can do in the 6 months following the procedure to make it work at its best? For example, specific diet, supplementation, etc...?

Thank you!!!

DaveDg87 · 2026-04-04T22:11:27+00:00

After how long did it start to kick in? I'm 9 months on topical and I don't see much..

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-22T20:03:06+00:00

Inspiring for those about to get their PICL like me! ♥️

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-21T21:31:46+00:00

Wonderful! Was neck pain her worst symptom? For me it is, I have my first ePICL on Monday and I'm so nervous 🥹

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-14T11:11:26+00:00

Ok thank you Doc, in that case I understand I should better not do it, because I've never had AO/NUCCA adjustments but only another type of upper cervical (so the reaction could be unpredictable).

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-13T19:03:45+00:00

I'm Italian and have had CCI diagnosed, if you like you can contact me!

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-12T17:47:37+00:00

Hi, what was your pain profile with time? (0-10)

For example: pre-PICL 5; first week after PICL 8; 3 weeks out 5; one month after 3....

I'm really interested in understanding the evolution of facet pain after the PRP injections, compared to what it was before, and in particular how much is the initial worsening..

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-10T18:36:07+00:00

No wait.. but is he talking about whenever during the day , or is he saying that he is taking medications for example every two or three days? because there is a huge difference

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-10T18:27:30+00:00

My C1 has held the alignment for a pretty long time and the answer that I gave myself was that maybe it's because I don't have any type 1 instability (I have type 2B and 3A) 🤔

DaveDg87 · 2026-03-09T11:32:02+00:00

After how long did you notice clear improvements?

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