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Help ! Anyyone ever had a spinal cord stimulator or know someone that has?
Posted on 9/21/16 at 10:13 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 10:13 am
My neurologist has given me a few weeks to research it before next visit. I've tried numerous pain meds and wants to try this instead of making me a opioid zombie.
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Posted on 9/21/16 at 10:44 am to lsubuddy
My last patient with one had debilitating pain when his stimulator's battery died, and previously he had been pain free. Seemed like it worked well for him but that's just one example. Talk to your doc and see what kind of results he sees in his patients. Also ask about his complication rate.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 10:47 am to lsubuddy
spinal cord stimulator
Posted on 9/21/16 at 10:49 am to lsubuddy
I've got a tens unit.
so yes. I know someone. me.
I used it on my feet and legs. by direction from my doctor.
seems to have worked.
it blocks pain signals.
I never used it on my spinal cord.
so yes. I know someone. me.
I used it on my feet and legs. by direction from my doctor.
seems to have worked.
it blocks pain signals.
I never used it on my spinal cord.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:01 am to Placebeaux
Well that sure stimulated something.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:18 am to Scooba
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:18 am to Scooba
Rushing through the post I realize I left out the reason for it - inoperable herniated disc l4 / l5
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:18 am to CelticDog
I use a tens unit for my lower back pain. If i am correct you are not suppose to use a tens on the spinal cord, abut when I use it there is no back pain or discomfort at all.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:19 am to CelticDog
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I've got a tens unit.
so yes. I know someone. me.
not the same thing brah.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:22 am to lsubuddy
What company did dr recommend?
FYI Medtronic is the only one that is MRI capable.
You will do a trial for 1-2 weeks and that will allow you to see if you like it or not before the actual implant.
FYI Medtronic is the only one that is MRI capable.
You will do a trial for 1-2 weeks and that will allow you to see if you like it or not before the actual implant.
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:23 am to lsubuddy
Hey lsubuddy.I also Post on Healing Well at the Chronic Pain forum.
Lots of great folks with a great deal of experience dealing with pain.
I'm tidalmouse there also.
Lots of great folks with a great deal of experience dealing with pain.
I'm tidalmouse there also.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 11:59 am to lsubuddy
unless something has changed, they always do a trial run w/ the stimulator. If you have over a 50% improvement rate, they'll approve the permanent stimulator.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:06 pm to lsubuddy
I had one implanted in June of 2014. I had the non rechargeable battery installed. My battery died this week and will need to be replaced. I have to say I am pleased with the results and it has helped. It's not for everyone but I decided on the simulator instead of having another fusion.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:08 pm to CorkSoaker
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You will do a trial for 1-2 weeks
My trial was for 4 days. I have a St Jude non rechargeable.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:27 pm to lsufan1971
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My trial was for 4 days. I have a St Jude non rechargeable
Every dr is different. Just like every SCS is different too.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:29 pm to Placebeaux
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Placebeaux
spinal cord stimulator
100,000 upvotes
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:30 pm to lsubuddy
No idea but good luck. Chronic pain has to be horrible to deal with.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 12:57 pm to OysterPoBoy
I would attempt it if you have chronic leg pain and have exhausted all other options. Why is the disc inoperable ?
Posted on 9/21/16 at 1:45 pm to saderade
It's pinching the nerves of the spinal cord. Heart problems and medicine, can't stop blood thinners and meds for the surgery
Posted on 9/21/16 at 1:46 pm to CorkSoaker
He hasn't named a company
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