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Spinal Stimulator removal after nine years concerned about potential p
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I did the trial like I said for the narrow for my lumbar stenosis. It didn't really work much I mean maybe 5%, so I decided it wasn't worth it. I eventually had a minimally invasive surgery which is somewhat successful but now I'm having other nerve pain and have to decide what to do again. Apparently the SCS works for some people. You can always try the trial I mean you have to so then you'll see if it'll really do anything for you. I'm looking into a procedure they do in other countries but not here that is not invasive but you have to pay out of pocket it's called disco gel. Mostly for herniated discs.
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Thank you. It helps to hear first hand experience and to hear about new ideas. I’m in body wide severe pain and my rheumatologist recently said that he’s going to wean me off all pain medication. He’s retiring and my theory is that he doesn’t want to look like a narcotic prescriber when he leaves. I can’t imagine life without the help of pain meds. I already spend much of my time at home, depend on my husband so much and don’t take day trips with the family. I was offered to have a pain pump inserted by a renowned neurosurgeon at Oregons leading teaching hospital, OHSU, in Portland but he wants a physician closer to me to monitor and refill it. I can’t find anyone.
I’ve gone on long enough.
Thanks for getting back to me.
Barbara