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Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 14, 2023 | Replies (210)
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@amandajro

Hello @jlssurplus and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Your wife and certainly been through quite a lot with regard to her six surgeries.

You will notice I have moved your post into an existing discussion on SCSs to allow you to better connect with this group of members already discussing the topic. Recent members discussing their experiences include @texasaviatrix @1mepnurse @martyk and @celinec.

While we wait for members to join, you mention the pain clinic providing limited information to you. What have they shared? What haven't they shared that you are looking to learn more about?

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sprinrosa64 | @sprinrosa64 | Mar 25, 2021

Hello jslsurplus, you are not alone I to was hoping to hear different opinions on SCS Looks like that is the only road left for me. I am trying one more injection, if the results aren’t good then it’s on to SCS , which scares me to death but the pain just is to much

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jlssurplus | @jlssurplus | Mar 25, 2021

When she started considering the SCS her pain the CNP she has seen for years basically couldn't tell me which doctor in the clinic would do it and usually you do not need consultation with Dr.
It was like just do the psych exam get imaging together and lay on the table.
I had CNP talk to Dr. about Thoracic coverage and which SCS would work best. She thought Boston Sci but gave no reason.
I talked to a neuromodulation nurse and all he could on provide was info from Rep he talked to about it.
We do have a consultation with the Dr. coming up to ask a lot of questions.
My wife would be willing try anything so I have to hold her back.
I am her health advocate & caretaker and have always done a lot of research after her back was (I think) not done well and she had a crackpot pain Dr. that put her in ICU. (Not current one)
I guess my biggest concern is the thoracic coverage, type of lead and attachment/entry point due to her extensive hardware and adverse effects?

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