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My doctor doesn't find a spine problem; what else could it be?
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What level is your pain pump implanted? See the following information about MRI questions with pain pumps. My understanding is they can reduce the strength of MRI to 1.5 rather than 3.0 if anyone has metal (I need this because I have a metal cage around C5-C6). The link also mentions something about model/year/battery concerns.
https://mriquestions.com/spinal-cord-stimulators.html
Do you know the model of your pain stimulator and when was it put in? Has it helped you manage pain at all? If not, have you asked about getting it taken out? Did your pain get worse after the pain stimulator was installed? Have you had EMGs/nerve conduction studies before and after it was installed for comparison? It could be compressing nerves/nerve roots or moved causing worsening pain.
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Ha, ha! That's a lot of questions. Let's see. The pump sits in the right front of my abdomen. I hope to find out from the imaging centeer what the problem is on Monday am. I originally had a Medtronics scs, but not sure what model. When it stopped working in early 2021, I had the battery replaced with a NEVRO scs battery, which also did not work. I had my pain pump implanted last year (2023). It has never provided any pain relief. Are you confusing pain stimulator with pain pump? I had the SCS removed last month. EMG was done back in 2017. I am hoping to get an updated one in July. You have to wait a long time for some of these appointments. You would think that there would be some sort of triage in place in case you were in desperate need of an appointment.
Thanks for you input. Much appreciated.