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Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal

Posted by heisenberg34 @heisenberg34, Aug 5, 2023

My Medtronics SCS stopped working after about three years. A NEVRO rep talked me into having one of theirs implanted. They had to use an adapter to connect Nevro unit to Medtronics lead. As a result, I cannot have an MRI. Also, the Nevro did not help at all. I would like to have all the SCS stuff removed (or, at least, the NEVRO battery replaced with a Medtronics) so I can have the MRI that my pain specialists seem to want very badly. Anyone out there have this experience this?

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gammyb | @gammyb | Aug 15 9:08am
In reply to @heisenberg34 "I understand that a spinal cord stimulator, like most treatments, is not for everyone. Many, like..." + (show)
@heisenberg34

I understand that a spinal cord stimulator, like most treatments, is not for everyone. Many, like me, will enjoy many years of pain reduction. Please don't tell everyone to avoid this device because you had a bad experience. I am truly sorry for those who have suffered from a failed SCS. Spinal fusion is also a procedure that has a high failure rate. But, many have gotten relief. Unlike a SCS, spinal fusion is not so easily removed.

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I completely agree with you. I personally had one that just didn’t work for me. However, my next door neighbor had one that he just swears by. They definitely work for some people. I ended up worth a spinal fusion in 2014 and it has been fantastic for me.
You make an excellent point!

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Aug 15 9:43am
In reply to @gammyb "I completely agree with you. I personally had one that just didn’t work for me. However,..." + (show)
@gammyb

I completely agree with you. I personally had one that just didn’t work for me. However, my next door neighbor had one that he just swears by. They definitely work for some people. I ended up worth a spinal fusion in 2014 and it has been fantastic for me.
You make an excellent point!

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Yes, it's sort of like cars. One guy will swear by his. Another guy will swear at it. No matter what the thing is, some will love it, some will hate it. So glad your fusion helped. Mine did not help with the pain, but, at least I know that my L5-S1 are super stable(I hope, lol. Have a blessed day.

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gammyb | @gammyb | Aug 15 11:20am
In reply to @heisenberg34 "Yes, it's sort of like cars. One guy will swear by his. Another guy will swear..." + (show)
@heisenberg34

Yes, it's sort of like cars. One guy will swear by his. Another guy will swear at it. No matter what the thing is, some will love it, some will hate it. So glad your fusion helped. Mine did not help with the pain, but, at least I know that my L5-S1 are super stable(I hope, lol. Have a blessed day.

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I’m so sorry yours didn’t help. Mine is from T7-S1 so I’m pretty stable too. Lol
You have a very blessed day yourself!

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patdeptuch | @patdeptuch | Aug 18 8:37am

Are you sure you can’t have an mri. We have a Nevro and to do MRIs they just need a special machine (some places have it others don’t) Nevro rep can tell you who does

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Aug 18 10:10am
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@patdeptuch

Are you sure you can’t have an mri. We have a Nevro and to do MRIs they just need a special machine (some places have it others don’t) Nevro rep can tell you who does

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I had the original Medtronic’s battery replaced with the NEVRO. They had to use an adapter which was not MRI safe.
Thanks for responding.

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