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Medtronic Spinal Cord Stimulator
Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 21 7:15am | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I did the trial with the Abbott stimulator and I had about 80 percent relief so I went for the permanent one. Unfortunately I have had no results in pain relief even though they say you should get about 50 percent. Right now the stimulator is just sitting in my back. Do yourself a favor and ask questions about how the process works after implant. I was given very little instruction as what to expect afterwards. I haven't heard from my rep in over a month and I can't increase the power as they set limits and then you are locked out. It has been very disappointing. I have reached out to my pain doctor who did the implant to see if he can me help.
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Your rep should not be ghosting you. Call the main office and ask why this is happening. No excuse for this type of thing.
I agree with Heisenberg and maybe ask for a different rep. I have an Abbott Wavewriter SCS. A rep (there are two or three for my area) contacts me within hours of my text or call, sometimes that evening but never the next day. I have had it reprogrammed a few times and I never wait more than week to be seen for that. Go up the ladder, area rep, district rep, regional rep - whatever and contact someone at Abbott customer support because what you're experiencing is totally unacceptable. Does your doctor know how you're being ignored? They should be contacting the rep too. I am so sorry you're dealing with this and hope you get the help you deserve.
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I am so sorry you are still having pain and dealing with this! I have read so many responses where the temporary SCS worked but the permanent one did not. This has made me weary about the SCS. I am seriously considering surgery because if the pain I am having. Good luck to you!