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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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@jimhd

I remember my trial. It was wonderful to feel nearly pain free! I had forgotten how that felt. But then I had to wait for a couple of months to be scheduled for the implant. With my stimulator, I had to wait for 6 weeks, giving the surgery site time to heal. The scar tissue would have been in the way of the nerves sending their signals. But after those 6 weeks, I felt 80% pain relief. It's hard to describe to someone who hasn't experienced chronic, intractable pain. Enjoy!

Jim

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Thank you for your input. It helps to know that there is hope for me to be pain free or almost pain free.

I am considering a spinal cord stimulator. I was wondering if your pain is still controlled 2 years later.