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Spinal cord stimulator support
Chronic Pain | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
I have thalamic pain syndrome, and my neurosurgeon recommended the spinal cord stimulator. I have read about it, and talk to different people. My pain doctor said he did not recommend it. My physical therapist said he has patients that have had it and it only worked for a short time and they have it removed.He said he would not get one himself and did not recommend it.
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Like so many treatments, spinal cord stimulation is a crap shoot. It can work well for many, but not work at all for many, even after a positive trial. I had one for about three years, and it did a good job of giving me decent pain relief. Then, it just stopped working for no apparent reason. I guess what I am trying to say is that if you elect to get this procedure done. Don't get your hopes up too high.