Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Posted by steeldove @steeldove, Oct 25, 2018

Spinal Cord Stimulation – A Compelling Treatment Alternative for Chronic Pain https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Vladimir N. Kramskiy, MD Assistant Attending Neurologist, Hospital for Special Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Read more here: https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Posted: 10/8/2018

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laylabug | @laylabug | May 15, 2019

In reply to @user_chf56161a "They can set the remote to work on just legs or legs and back." + (show)

Did you get the simulator? I'm post-op 2-1/2 years now and it's set for both back & legs. I still don't feel the horrible pain in my low back, legs & feet.

jager5210 | @jager5210 | May 16, 2019

In reply to @laylabug "Fred, I've just joined this group so that's why my comment is so long in the..." + (show)

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?

scruffy1 | @scruffy1 | May 17, 2019

In reply to @jager5210 "Wow! Good for you. Approximately how old are you? I ask because I have not been..." + (show)

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.

barbbie | @barbbie | May 18, 2019

In reply to @jager5210 "Wow! Good for you. Approximately how old are you? I ask because I have not been..." + (show)

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.

royboy44 | @royboy44 | Jul 26, 2019

What is the best implant for leg pain? I have heard about high frequency equipment that does not generate the 'tingle' feeling that most stimulators do. Is that a better system than the "standard" Spinla Cord Stimulator?

Roy L. Sparks

barbbie | @barbbie | Jul 26, 2019

In reply to @royboy44 "What is the best implant for leg pain? I have heard about high frequency equipment that..." + (show)

I have a Boston Scientific Stimulator. I now have silent on all my programs which runs all the time. I have the choice of having sensations or not. I prefer to use the sensations during the day. At night I just need to ramp down the sensations to the silent area.

pfbacon | @pfbacon | Jul 28, 2019

This is the device I'm scheduled to get on Aug 28 - the trial for one week, then the permanent stimulator implant. I did the psych eval already - the psychologist told me a lot about the procedure and the theory behind its invention. It's for the pain of advanced neuropathy in feet and legs (it's going up my back too). Thank you, all of you, for posting information and experience. Peggy

scruffy1 | @scruffy1 | Jul 28, 2019

In reply to @pfbacon "This is the device I'm scheduled to get on Aug 28 - the trial for one..." + (show)

I was told that my device would be a "home run" for my foot neuropathy but probably not work for my back pain. Instead, it did nothing for my feet but I no longer have back pain. Go figure!