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Anyone use the sprint procedure for chronic nerve damage in feet?

Posted by mariajean03 @mariajean03, Jul 13 5:08pm

Has anyone tried the sprint procedure in the feet for chronic nerve pain in feet? I can't take gabapentin due to side effects. Terrible pain from past foot surgeries.

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ysphoenix | @ysphoenix | Jul 13 7:40pm

What is it and is it useful for foot nerve pain resulting from spine surgery? I have tried so many treatments but nothing has stuck. It’s been 5 years since weight bearing became bitterly painful. I used to run and now there are days I can only crawl.

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trooperdogg1960 | @trooperdogg1960 | Jul 14 11:59am
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What is it and is it useful for foot nerve pain resulting from spine surgery? I have tried so many treatments but nothing has stuck. It’s been 5 years since weight bearing became bitterly painful. I used to run and now there are days I can only crawl.

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@ysphoenix Im evaluating the spinal chord stimulator to see if it eases my foot pain. Ive heard mixed results. My foot pain only happens when I lay down. When I walk Im in heaven. Setting down is middle ground, they feel sunburnt. I know, I know, you dont have to say it. It sux to be me. Ill stop whining now. Please let me know if you've tried the stimulator. Have a rocking day!

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ysphoenix | @ysphoenix | Jul 15 10:42am
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@ysphoenix Im evaluating the spinal chord stimulator to see if it eases my foot pain. Ive heard mixed results. My foot pain only happens when I lay down. When I walk Im in heaven. Setting down is middle ground, they feel sunburnt. I know, I know, you dont have to say it. It sux to be me. Ill stop whining now. Please let me know if you've tried the stimulator. Have a rocking day!

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@trooperdogg1960 I have tried both the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and the dorsal root ganglion stimulator (DRG). Both systems require a 5-7 day temporary trial to determine effectiveness. The SCS trial failed so I didn’t pursue it. The DRG appeared successful but the permanent implant failed in part because they could not get a lead to one of the nerve roots. I’m getting it surgically removed this fall. If you have foot symptoms, there is also a device called peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS).

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trooperdogg1960 | @trooperdogg1960 | Jul 15 4:51pm
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@trooperdogg1960 I have tried both the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and the dorsal root ganglion stimulator (DRG). Both systems require a 5-7 day temporary trial to determine effectiveness. The SCS trial failed so I didn’t pursue it. The DRG appeared successful but the permanent implant failed in part because they could not get a lead to one of the nerve roots. I’m getting it surgically removed this fall. If you have foot symptoms, there is also a device called peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS).

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@ysphoenix Thank you so much.

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