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Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed?
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Hi Wisco—are you in Wisconsin? Just wondering cause my back went out when I was in Wisconsin and went to orthopedics in Pewaukee where they found on the mri just how horrible my back was and suggested starting the procedure requirement for PNS however I had to come back to Florida to find another doctor — I always wished I could have it done in Wisconsin— there are Medtronic and nevro that seem to have positive results but my dr. Only does Stimwave —I
like my dr. And the rep from stimwave and I can only pray it works as well on me
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Hi, yes, I am in Wisconsin. I live within a half hour of Madison and am a retired RN who worked at one of the Madison hospitals.
I was not happy with the Pain Management doctor I was seeing - once Neurosurgery suggested surgery it was like she just gave up on suggesting any other options. I had asked about ablation but because it was my sciatic nerve, was told it wasn’t possible. So I sought a second opinion at a place called Advanced Pain Management. They tried a few other things but when that didn’t work they suggested a spinal cord stimulator. The MD I saw worked mostly with Medtronics but there were several brands they had reps for and that they would work with.
I think you should do more asking around to see what you can find out about what’s available to you. If your insurance allows you that freedom great, if you have Medicare, even better!
Don’t give up, call around, look up stuff online, ask by word of mouth!