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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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@ken82

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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wilcy | @wilcy | Feb 27, 2020

Last year had mine done in ok,city

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dave130 | @dave130 | Jan 29, 2022

Ken82, I'm glad to see a positive post for your kind of surgery. I've been told I need multi-level laminectomy for L3, L4, L5, S1 with fusion. It's rare I see someone with as many levels but yours is close. I've been terrified about this ordeal. I already had C4-C5 decompression and fusion about a year ago but continue to have bad neuropathy in my hands and arms. I don't need more pain from the lumbar surgery on top of that. My neurosurgeon has recommended an SCS for my hand and arm pain for which I am about to schedule the trial phase now. I'm still not in much pain from the lumbar problems and am fine sitting down. But I may be forced to have it as I can feel my legs getting weaker and can't stand very long. So I'm glad to see someone having a positive experience.

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