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How to get an objective expert opinion on spine stimulators?

Posted by samcphie @samcphie, Feb 18, 2022

I had a Boston Scientific stimulator for fifteen years. I gave me about 70% reduction in back pain (sacral). Terrific! Unfortunately, it broke and had to be replaced. My pain doctor (anethesiologist) put a new Medtronic stimulator in. He put the leads in the same place as the Boston Scientific. The tingling felt very different and the there was no reduction in pain. The Medtronic rep adjusted the unit but it still had no effect. My pain med doctor just removed the stimulator. Q: Has anyone had a similar experience, namely; good success with one, followed by no success with a replacement? I thought all stimulators were the same and that the Medtronic would be the same as the Boston Scientific (or Abbott or any other for that matter). Q2: Is there anyone I can talk to who is an objective expert in SCS? I am finding that everyone I ask is either defending or selling a brand. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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julkun | @julkun | Apr 16 12:08pm
In reply to @doglady84 "I have neuropathy in my legs and feet as well. I find Lyrica works well for..." + (show)
@doglady84

I have neuropathy in my legs and feet as well. I find Lyrica works well for it. I have degenerative scoliosis and get radio frequency ablation. The sciatica and right leg pain turned out to be the Si joint, not piriformis! I am 85.

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Can I speak to you about the radio frequency ablation. Have no idea how it works. Please PM me. Stay well!!!

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larry68 | @larry68 | Apr 17 10:29am
In reply to @julkun "Can I speak to you about the radio frequency ablation. Have no idea how it works...." + (show)
@julkun

Can I speak to you about the radio frequency ablation. Have no idea how it works. Please PM me. Stay well!!!

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I have been doing it for 3 years now.Temporary outpatient relief for nerve pain.My sciata nerve was killing me and now for about 8 months i will not be hurting.Back surgeon says there is nothing surgical he can do to fix it at this point.But RFA is well worth the time.No pain to it,simple procedure.

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julkun | @julkun | Apr 17 1:39pm
In reply to @larry68 "I have been doing it for 3 years now.Temporary outpatient relief for nerve pain.My sciata nerve..." + (show)
@larry68

I have been doing it for 3 years now.Temporary outpatient relief for nerve pain.My sciata nerve was killing me and now for about 8 months i will not be hurting.Back surgeon says there is nothing surgical he can do to fix it at this point.But RFA is well worth the time.No pain to it,simple procedure.

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Can I call you? Please PM me your phone number or email address. Thanks Jules!!!
Continued good health Larry.

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julkun | @julkun | Apr 25 8:23am
In reply to @doglady84 "I have neuropathy in my legs and feet as well. I find Lyrica works well for..." + (show)
@doglady84

I have neuropathy in my legs and feet as well. I find Lyrica works well for it. I have degenerative scoliosis and get radio frequency ablation. The sciatica and right leg pain turned out to be the Si joint, not piriformis! I am 85.

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What did they do to stop the pain from your sacroiliac joint? And how did they diagnose it?

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