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Medtronics Spinal Cord Stimulators: Intellis
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jul 6 11:36am | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
@ediesel472
Hello again,
The claim is that the different brands operate on different frequencies of stimulation so the implant rep says.
Yes, I had mine removed 3 years ago. I would certainly do the trial!
The least I would do is call Medtronic AND Nevro for an appt for a fresh demonstration of their devices. Don't let them put you off another day !!
Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease😀
GOOD LUCK, and DON'T GIVE IN !!
Get a copy or 2 of your recent MRI, keep 1 and heck yea do some doctor shopping, remember, some docs got C's in med school and some got As !!
Load a copy of your MRI onto your home computer, then find a spine dermatome (map) and compare where your pain is highest and the dermatome will show you where the disc or facet joint Is causing your grief.
My pain control,,,, Opiate pain meds, anti-inflammatory meds, cannabis, and as much PT as I can tolerate. I am blessed to have a very supportive wife that helps me almost constantly.
Fred
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@frodo777 I hope they can do the trial. I had my Medtronic SCS removed two years ago because it had stopped working. A year and a half later I tried to do a trial of the Boston Scientific Wave Writer. They could not get the leads in the "Sweet spot" due to scar tissue build up. They put it in the best spot they could. It did not work. Please let me know how your trial goes. Maybe a more experienced doctor could get the lead in place. I will be really interested in how you make out. THANKS!