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I started the peripheral nerve stimulator trial using Nalu Med stimulators. So far the stimulators have cut the pain medication in half. Before I could only stand/walk for two minutes. Now I can stand/walk for several minutes. I'm going to the grocery store later today. The trial lasts for one week; until Tuesday June 9th. So far I am impressed.
If I elect to have them installed after the trial, they will be installed inside my lower legs permanently. They never need new batteries.
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Hi @fredjan2016 my wife has the PN in our family. I am wondering how your doctor decided to go with the particular stimulation method you are getting? So far I know of the spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation and this is the first I've heard of this peripheral neurostimulator. Does he think this makes the most sense because the pain is originating in the peripheral nerves instead of more centrally located pain such as lower back pain, etc.? That would seem to make sense intuitively. Have you heard of anyone else already having success with this method for SFN? I wish you good luck on this, it will be great to hear that you have had success in improving your pain situation. Best, Hank
Hi Fred @fredjan2016 hope all is well. I am wondering how your Nalu Med stimulators are doing, are they working for you? Would love to hear an update as to how you've been doing with them so far. Thanks much, Hank
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@fredjan2016 Could you tell us more about the stimulator you're trying?
Jim