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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

Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

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donw | @donw200 | Aug 28, 2019
In reply to @laylabug "Did you get the simulator? I'm post-op 2-1/2 years now and it's set for both back..." + (show)
@laylabug

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.

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What is the make of your SCS?

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pfbacon | @pfbacon | Aug 28, 2019
In reply to @sandytoes14 "Peggy, I read that your pharmacy fills Tramadol for 7 days. Your doctor must write NON..." + (show)
@sandytoes14

Peggy, I read that your pharmacy fills Tramadol for 7 days. Your doctor must write NON ACUTE PAIN on the Rx. This is the new Federal standard for Chronic Pain. Then you can get 30 days supply. Awful, isn't it?

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Jen, thank you for that tip! Yes, it is awful ... I wouldn't take Tramadol at all if the pain wasn't acute! Peggy

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kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Sep 2, 2019
In reply to @goetf4997 "Tank you for the information regarding the Spinal Card Stimulation. My only question has to do..." + (show)
@goetf4997

Tank you for the information regarding the Spinal Card Stimulation. My only question has to do with the numbness pain, tingling and pins and needles pain sensation in both legs, feet fro the waist on down. Does this stimulation help with those pains?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Fred

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I had the stimulator and I did find relief. There are a few types they offer meaning the kind of stimulation that feels good. I chose a constant vibration. After the implant patient is assigned to a Rep. from the Company, they will offer you different setting.

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resawaller | @resawaller | Sep 2, 2019

Does that help with nerve damage if you have Chiari, and a cyst in yr spine?

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donw | @donw200 | Sep 3, 2019
In reply to @goetf4997 "Tank you for the information regarding the Spinal Card Stimulation. My only question has to do..." + (show)
@goetf4997

Tank you for the information regarding the Spinal Card Stimulation. My only question has to do with the numbness pain, tingling and pins and needles pain sensation in both legs, feet fro the waist on down. Does this stimulation help with those pains?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Fred

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Fred, I tried the Boston Scientific trial version and it did help ---completely helped me with my foot nerve pain.

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kimspr3 | @kimspr3 | Sep 3, 2019
In reply to @kimspr3 "I had the stimulator and I did find relief. There are a few types they offer..." + (show)
@kimspr3

I had the stimulator and I did find relief. There are a few types they offer meaning the kind of stimulation that feels good. I chose a constant vibration. After the implant patient is assigned to a Rep. from the Company, they will offer you different setting.

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I had the same experience but with one leg, had pain leg also. That was a few years ago so I don't remember if it went to the waist. At that time it did not wk. for the spine, maybe it's different now. Before the implant you have to go through a trial ,Insurance requires, than you will know if it's right for you or not.

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resawaller | @resawaller | Sep 4, 2019

Thank you for your repely. I'm in a lot of nerve pain on my left side from the waist up and down my arm, bad headaches, and neck pain
I'm told Chiari,but I don't feel right about it! My gut says pinched nerve! Looking for answers,to be pain free,sick of hurting! I'll pray for you, and thanks

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 23, 2019

Welcome @sandramm9, I believe you wanted to post a message that you, too, have similar symptoms. To post a message, click REPLY (not the Report flag).

Are you considering spinal cord stimulation?

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ceceilia | @ceceilia | Feb 25, 2020

I have a question to put out there. I had spinal fusion surgery, L4 -S1 in Oct. 2019. I have not had any relief of pain and in fact there have been a number of incidents that I had what is called a flair up where the pain was extreme. My surgeon has suggested a spinal cord simulator. Has anyone had one of these implanted after having spinal fusion surgery and if so how long after the surgery was it done.

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ken82 | @ken82 | Feb 25, 2020

I had the same L4,L5,S1 fusion 25 years ago..the 2 plates and 6 screws are still in there. They took bone from my hip to pack around the fusion. I have had no .... absolutely no problems since..the fusion was kept very stable.. great surgeon team in Oklahoma City.. k

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