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Neurostimulator implant or Spinal Cord Stimulator
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 11 10:55pm | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Six month after having the Abbott ProclaimPlusFlexBurst360 implanted for foot neuropathy I've discovered that switching the device off often helps. It's called the carryover effect, according to AI posts I've read. Abbott failed to suggest this idea to me. I found it by trial and error. I've enjoyed spells of relief lasting as long as 20 hours and have slept well for more consecutive nights than in quite some time.
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@neurobob
Hi, I just read your comment about switching the stim off often. Would you explain a bit more what you mean? Do you mean it helps the battery last longer? Do you mean the pain relief is better by switching it off often? How frequently and for how long do you switch it off?
I had the Abbot Eterna placed in December and I’m still struggling to find a setting that’s helpful. I’ve been working through various programs and so far none is especially helpful. I do find that the higher the setting the more aggravating it seems to be to my nerves. Everything is so subtle though it’s hard to tell if it’s ever going to be a significant improvement.
Thanks for your help!