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Neuropathy: What works and what are scams?

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@paulbse

Spinal Cord Implants for Peripheral Neuropathy: Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) with spinal cord stimulators? How well did it work? What percentage of pain relief did you realize? Were you able to come off your pain meds? Did you experience any infection issues? Brand of the device you had implanted? Based on your experience, would you recommend an implant to relieve neuropathic pain?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 9 1:35pm

@paulbse, There are a lot of members who have shared their experience with spinal cord stimulators. Here is a link that shows the discussions and comments on spinal cord stimulators:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=spinal%20cord%20stimulator/

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debn8r | @debn8r | Jul 1 4:28pm

I am 8 weeks post op with scs by Abbott for PN. Worst decision ever! My trial was successful so I had the scs implant. Abbott rep has tried at least a dozen programs and none have worked. Pain is worse than the original pain. I am taking twice as much pain meds as before. They include Amitriptyline, gabapentin, CBD Delta8, Tramadol, Vicodin. I don’t take them all every day but the pain is bad even when I turn the scs off. The surgeon is no help. Says he is just the installing technician. I would love some advice.

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