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Neurostimulator implant or Spinal Cord Stimulator

Neuropathy | Last Active: 22 hours ago | Replies (13)
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@vikkitennis

interesting to hear about the scar tissue, and the conflict with the SCS. I have had the Abbott Eterna for two years, and it was performing well, relieving the pain up to 2-3 months ago. I will see the neurosurgeon who implanted it next week and discuss about removing it. I have worked with the reps as well, and after 5-6 visits, they can't seem to find the sweet spot to chill the pain.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 3 days ago

So, you are saying that the Abbott SCS worked for a while and then stopped? No reprogramming helped? Sounds like my Medtronic SCS. It also worked for a while and suddenly stopped. My neurosurgeon told me that if I wanted to have another SCS implanted, I should have had it done soon after having it removed. That way the scar tissue buildup would have been minimal. Wish someone had told me this at the time! It seems that it is the patient's responsibility to research and try to find all options, not the doctor's. What a crazy system of medicine we have.

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