Severe SI joint pain and pain stimulators

Posted by eddiestella1 @eddiestella1, Jul 21, 2023

Has anyone had severe SI joint pain from failed surgeries and had success with being in less pain from the Medtronic pain stimulator?
My pain is on a level of torture pain. I need relief. I’m on hydromorphone and it doesn’t even touch my pain. It’s awful.

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gkissick | @gkissick | May 7, 2024

In reply to @dianeg616 "Unfortunately, the SI injection didn't help me. Better luck to you." + (show)

Thanks for getting back

marialyce | @marialyce | Apr 20 4:03pm

In reply to @tiredpup1 "I had the failed surgeries and decided to take the trial for the implant. I got..." + (show)

Is it a pain pump or the spinal cord stimulator

sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Apr 22 12:28am

In reply to @heisenberg34 "Negative. If I had bee Tom Brady, I would be as good as new by now." + (show)

Sounds familiar I had a failed fusion L4-S1 pain began getting worse 4 weeks after the fusion, doing research the inner thighs being painful and I could rub my tailbone and pain go to my testicles went back to the surgeon in a wheelchair and told him and all he said was no you don’t have that without laying a hand on me. Released me walking with a cane or Walker to go back to work he tried at 3 months but kept me off until 4-1/2 months to go back to work as a pipefitter climbing ladders . I wouldn’t have been able to carry a lunchbox into work let alone comb a ladder with a cane. 2 years later I’m still dealing with a lot more nerve issues, walking with 2 canes , carrying a cushion to set on everywhere I go. Had to go thru pelvic therapy ( just what a straight guy wants a finger up the butt for 30 minute visits, but after the misery finding out the tailbones out of alignment and as soon as she realigned it my bowels would be good for a couple days. If I was Peyton Manning he would have made sure I was ready to go back but instead I’m construction scum that is replaceable. Peyton must have paid him well lol

heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Apr 22 9:21am

In reply to @sbtheplumber1 "Sounds familiar I had a failed fusion L4-S1 pain began getting worse 4 weeks after the..." + (show)

It's interesting how these ortho surgeons rush to do surgery even though in my case a previous MRI showed no issue with the L5-S1. It's a win-win situation for them. If the surgery helps, they are the hero. If it does not help(which seems to be quite often the case), then it gets labeled "failed back surgery syndrome". If we are older and on Medicare, the money is not there to warrant further exploration. Hope you can find some help.

sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Apr 22 11:01am

In reply to @heisenberg34 "It's interesting how these ortho surgeons rush to do surgery even though in my case a..." + (show)

I’m only 53 and now on permanent disability. After 4 surgeons I went to Mayo Clinic and was told one of my screws came loose but leave it alone and put a stimulator in , which I done in January and got 4 days of 95% relief until I bent to far and pulled the wires lose. I went in April 7 and had the paddles put in instead of the leads . I’m going Thursday to get those annoying staples out and get the stimulator turned on. I’m on doctor #7 and will keep searching until I get answers

heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Apr 22 12:03pm

In reply to @sbtheplumber1 "I’m only 53 and now on permanent disability. After 4 surgeons I went to Mayo Clinic..." + (show)

I guess you may have violated one of the "Prime Directives" of SCS surgery...no lifting more than ten pounds; no raising arms over your head; no bending over, etc. I remember when I had mine put in and how hard it was to remember all those "don'ts". I hope it gives you as much relief as you had originally.