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Spinal cord stimulator (paddles) removal surgery
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Good question. I had the Medtronic SCS implanted back in August of 2018. Along with some meds, it dropped my daily pain from a 7-8 to about a 2 most day. Then, in 2021, it just stopped working. The thinking was that the paddle may have shorted out or moved. I was not thinking about trialing a new one until my new pain doc mentioned it. He said the Boston WaveWriter was a new, more advanced SCS than the old Medtronic. I had the old SCS hardware removed back in May. I am hoping that my trial goes well enough to go ahead with the permanent implant. How does your pain level (1-10) compare today with the Boston WaveWriter to your pain level prior to having it? I am surprised that the battery sicks out so much. It looks pretty thin from what I have seen.
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After the 2nd reprogram I had great results, 75% relief. I had it reprogrammed again about 6 weeks ago because the pain had increased. I don’t use about 3 of the new resets because too much tingling in my legs. I guess I didn’t notice it during the reprogram. I’ll get it reprogrammed again to fix that but for now I’m good. Sitting is my issue, I walk 3+ miles every day.
I’m 72 and petite so not much space or adipose tissue for the battery pocket. I think a lower rib isn’t helping either.
I charge it about every 3 days so it only takes about 1 hour.
I hope this helps & the Boston works great for you.