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Has anyone implanted electro stimulation to alleviate neuropathy pain?
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I had an scs implant in 2017, and had a wonderful year. The second year wasn't as good, but it was helpful. Year 3, I had to have the stimulator calibrated every few months. Since then, I can't really tell if it's doing anything, but I have left it in. Having it removed would be problematic. It would mean no more MRIs.
Jim
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@jimhd That's not good, Jim. I had the Medtronic scs implanted in 2018. It worked well for two and a half years. It just stopped working one day. I had the battery replaced with another company's battery. No good. That's what led them to believe that the paddle lead had shorted out. I had the whole thing removed back in 2024. Currently, I have a pain pump which has not ever given me any relief. Ah, the wonder of modern medicine... I wonder if and when I will ever get some help. LOL.