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I have broken or fractured 5 vertebra. Because I have severe Osteoporosis my Orthopedic Spine Surgeon can't operate on my back because my bones would shatter. I see a pain specialist but because I take ClonazaPAM he won't give me anything stronger than 5 mg. of Oxicodone 3 times a day. That's not enough to touch the pain. Now he wants to have a Spine Stimulator Device inserted since we have tried everything else. Does anyone out there have one of these devices implanted in them and, if so, has it helped you and have you had any complications with it. Thank you so much.

Shirley

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I have one implanted for two months now. Gives me no relief of my horrible Diabetic neuropathy pain at all. The sad part is that when I underwent the trial model, I had so much relief and painless days and nights.

I am miserable after two months of the permanent model. Back to old painful self. The representatives and Physicians do not seem to care about what a situation this is that I am living with!

I am going to see my surgeon (they booked me in last week of Oct) to get this situation straightened out! So much pain!

Also if your spine is so delicate, you may want to be careful and ask your Surgeon about your frail back and what could go wrong. Just to be extra sure.

@mamawnebel my pain doctor won't prescribe an opiod if I take a benzodiazepam. Consider yourself lucky. Id trade places with you any day...

@mamawnebel - are you aware that there is a genetic mutation that makes one insensitive to opioids. This mutation can be tested for. Google this.