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Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this
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@denman55 I'm in the same boat as you after fighting with ilio inguinal pain for 4 years it's so debilitating the only option I have now is a spinal cord stimulator which I'm scheduled for in a couple of weeks I just have to have faith in my doctor and not get too anxious over some of the horror stories. Different people have different outcomes I just hope one of the lucky ones that gets at least 50%, 30%
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Maybe talk with the folks at Boston Scientific or which ever brand is offered to you and ask them who in your area has the best success rate. Then the probe has to be in the right spot. For about 6 weeks after the device is inpanted my friend says that you have to be very careful not to move the probe until it has grown into place. The Bos Sci rep describes my friend's pain doc as the best of the best. I am going to see him this Monday the 20th. I hope he can offer some relief that doesn't use SCS methodology.
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Have you discussed a pain pump with your doctor? It will pump opiates into your spine and this does not affect your brain, only your spine. I have had a pump since 2015. I hear horror stories about spinal cord stimulators not working and having to be removed (yet another surgery). The pump requires maintenance as it must be refilled with medication about every three to four months. This requires an injection, but Lidocaine can be injected first to reduce discomfort. I have severe scoliosis and spinal stenosis. without my pump I would be in a wheelchair. The pump I have is from Medtronics. It might be worth looking into.