Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed?

So how did things work out? I am fairly new here, and have chronic abdominal pain from 1-2 surgergeries. My pain doc recommended Stim Wave, and scheduled for April 10. Did you get the permanent Stim Wave?, and how are things? Is it really MRI comparable? , and easily removable in case of problems? Looking forward to hearing from you.

HAS ANYONE had the Proclaim XR SCS system implanted in your back...........pain since 1983, operation didn't help, now at 85 a bit frightened about any cutting or injections but need help to stop pain. won't do opiods, so need info from patients of this product. My Dr wants an answer, must have an answer next week with appointment so PLEASE if you have any info I really need it.. I am without anyone to take this over with, I must depend on you.. thanks..Jeanne..

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I had Stimwave device placed in July 2019 and then had to have one lead replaced in dec2019 due to it migration into my chest that was shocking me so bad took 3 months for them to believe me that something was wrong . Now I’m dealing with constant program changes because it’s over stimulating other areas of my back and causing even more pain then I originally had . It’s been a nightmare . I live in Florida and as far as I have been told insurance and Medicare only pay for 1 unless you can prove device is malfunctioning or infection. If I could do it again I wouldn’t go with Stimwave . Having to wear this device on a belt 24/7 is like being on a leash it’s uncomfortable it moves around while your sleeping, if you take it off your not getting stimulation at least with the implantable battery your not tied to a leash you can go swimming and still get stimulation . I wish I had found this site before I went through with my decision . So please research ask questions . I didn’t want the implantable battery at first but I wish I had now . And went with a company that puts patients first over the almighty dollar .

Am 68 with spinal stenosis! Have tried shots, drugs and nothing worked! Pain management suggested stimulator implant , 3 days ago I had a trail done! Wires put in next to spine! I have portable programmer on belt ! Works off radio high frequency radio waves! This doesn’t work for everyone! The wires have to be put in exact spot! So far it’s working! Have to wait 2 weeks before permanent controller can be install inside my back!

Great to hear it's helped you. I am scheduled for Stim Wave for the abdominal pain, on April 10. Before that, March 13, having ACDF (anterior cervical disc fushion). on c5-6 and c 6-7. Hopefully, will be relatively pain free this summer.

Have lumbar spinal stenosis! Am 68 with 6 years remission of colon cancer! Have had surgery etc! Last week had temporary spinal cord stimulation! 2 wires next to spine! 80% pain free! In 2 weeks going to have wires replaced and battery pack module installed in butt cheek permanently! Will have remote control! Waiting 2 weeks to make sure of no infection before the minor surgery!

Great, and good luck to you regarding the permanent one and your cancer too.

Trial went good! Going to have permanent in one more week

Good to hear it, but mine is not a spinal cord stimulator, just a Stim Wave intervention for abdominal pain. And will be in my abdomen, and good luck too!

Good luck to ya