Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

I got the paddle style because lots of bone spurs on my right side. But have had it in since July of 2024 and it does nothing for me at all. Waste of time and pain going thru the surgery.

I took the gabepentin for a short time. It made me feel drunk. It will help with pain but is not for everyone. I ordered a foot massage hot water . Trying prescription lidocaine. Been taking hydrocodone for years. Anyone try the massager bath, or the 3 in one wraps with heat and massaging?

Can anyone who has had fusion tell me about recovery time? I am 81 and very concerned about surgery

@freemeofpain
The problem may be that you only took gabapentin for a short time.
Side effects often improve or go away completely after a few weeks or months.
Jake

Loved mine!

Yes, I genuinely overall love my experience with the Boston Scientific device. I opted for this particular brand after thoroughly researching various options. My device was recommended due to its ability to be turned off during MRI procedures, which was a significant concern for me given my condition. I have complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in my legs. While the device has brought a lot relief, I encounter occasional discomfort in my back, particularly when the battery runs low. To mitigate this, I charge the device every few days to eliminate this issue.

Initially, I was frustrated with the representative who was supposed to assist me; it felt like he was more interested in collecting his paycheck than in providing support. Fortunately, I eventually found an incredible representative named Erin in Charlotte, who has been a tremendous help since we connected.

I’ve been living with the implant since early 2022, and along the way, I’ve discovered that eliminating all sugar from my diet has greatly helped my overall health. Sugar causes inflammation. It’s important to note that doing so can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Try a small piece of candy once a day and gradually stop it. Still, I encourage you to try this for several months to experience the reduced effects of inflammation and overall wellness.

I had one and recovery is 6 months

Yes a spinal stimulator will help with the numbness and tingling I had one several yrs ago and it helped greatly. The battery went dead and had it taken out. As I needed a MRI and you cannot get an MRI with a stimulator.

With the newer stimulators you can, I’ve had 2 done since I had the Boston Scientific .

I don’t want to scare anyone that needs the stimulator but be cautious if you do! I had the trial in December got over 60% relief Then January had the permanent stimulator with leads after 2 years of misery I was over 90% pain free, then 4 days later bent to pick up something and moved the leads. Then April I had leads removed and here’s my regret I had paddles put in. After a couple weeks they turned it on and I could feel it everywhere except my fusion and where the paddles are located. A couple months later I was hospitalized for temporal headaches that wouldn’t go away and doctors couldn’t figure it out so I was released. I went home turned the stimulator off and the headaches went away. Tip of him went numb and tingling I was told that’s my neck which I have a pinched spinal cord and a couple other nerves but the surgeon said it’s just arthritis now. Fast forward again after having the rep reset the stimulator she wanted me to leave it offfor 5 days ummm wheees the pain oh wait the stimulator was CAUSING the pain