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Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain

Posted by rhuck513 @rhuck513, Apr 17, 2023

I have suffered with chronic back pain for a couple of years. It started after I had my hip replaced, and then a hip replacement revision on the same hip. Thee surgeon claims that the replacement is good, and that I suffer with nerve damage. It's been nearly 2 years since my surgery and I need help!
Have any of you had a Medtronic Spinal Cord Stimulation installed? If so, how is it working for you? Any help would be appreciated!

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jthomas458 | @jthomas458 | Jun 13, 2024
In reply to @lchayim "I've had 2 Medtronic SCS implants. The first one in 2010 was great. The second to..." + (show)
@lchayim

I've had 2 Medtronic SCS implants. The first one in 2010 was great. The second to replace it in 2019. I LOVE my spinal cord stimulator! It works great for my legs and feet.

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Who is your doctor?

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lchayim | @lchayim | Jun 14, 2024

I do have that and when it flares, my SCS doesn't help. My implant helps my Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in my feet and legs. It's a burning, aching pain. It has mostly resolved after 14 years with the stimulator.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jun 14, 2024

I had the Medtronics scs implanted back in 2018. It worked well until 2021. Then it just stopped working. There some discussion after checking it out that some of the electrodes were burned out on the paddle. Anyway, I had everything removed a month ago. If you do online research, you will find that the Boston Scientifi Wave Rider is the highest rated SCS. Of course every brand will have those who like it and those who do not. Just like everything. I like Chevy, you hate Chevy. Good luck.

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sindygreig | @sindygreig | 1 day ago
In reply to @heisenberg34 "I switched it out for a Nevro SCS. That did nothing for my pain. I just..." + (show)
@heisenberg34

I switched it out for a Nevro SCS. That did nothing for my pain. I just had a morphine pain pump implanted about 2 weeks ago. They start on a very low dose and then you go back for a few visits to up the med dosage until you hit the best dosage level. I had my first adjustment last week and am going back for the second adjustment this coming Tuesday.

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Good luck!

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 1 day ago
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@sindygreig

Good luck!

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Thanks. It’s very frustrating having to do your own research because the doctors are either too busy or just not interested in taking a deeper dive into your pain.

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