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Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 31 9:35pm | Replies (410)

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@jager5210

Wow! Good for you. Approximately how old are you? I ask because I have not been able to get treatment in Atlanta. I'm 72. Just wonder if they limit the good interventions to younger people now. Lastly, where did you find these amazing doctors?

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There are several MDs in Brunswick, GA that promote them. That's where I had mine implanted @ age 68. Five other people I know got them and only one was younger than I.

I had my first SCS implanted at age 68 and an updated version just last July at age 74. I am loaded with Degenerative Disc Disease, small fiber neuropathy, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in both feet and left knee. I consider myself fairly active despite my conditions. If it ever stops raining in the northeast I look forward to gardening. I am doing more in containers than the ground as it is easier on me. My husband has dementia and I care for him at home. My 15 year old granddaughter keeps me on the go when she comes. I will admit to using a power chair in the house simply because of the painful feet. I just had a sural nerve injection to calm down the pain in one foot with another scheduled for my other foot. I am fortunate to have a superior pain management doctor.

There are some good doctors that do this procedure in Atlanta (there are some that I would not go to)I’m having it done-scheduled to be in a couple of weeks I’m 81 and have a lot of living left to do,!!