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Lori and @sprinrosa64, who are the people that surgically implant these devices in your body? Are they MD's? Or some kind of technicians? I would think that person should have to have had years of anatomy and physiology and a great deal of Neurology studies to know and understand the location of nerves and other body parts and the variations they're often are in each person's body. This whole thing got me wondering because ever since I have read about people on the blog who use these, it seems you guys all have the same stories. They work at first but maybe after 3 months not so much and can cause their own set of problems. I could have overlooked a success story or two but mostly I recall problems. This will be interesting to see what the answer is. I wish the very best for all of you, Sunny flower
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I have CRPS and have DRG SCS. It was implanted 2 years ago this month. It is not the equivalent of the trial and although I was not told as I should have been, I now know, 95-99% of all DRG and regular SCSs are exactly the same. The trial relieves more pain than the permanently placed stimulators. It’s an usual complaint and should be told to all patients before they undergo the procedure.
Very few people will receive total relief from a Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement.
I have and continue to receive 15-20% relief from mine and for me and my provider, that is more than worth it! We can reach the remainder of my 40-50% relief goal with opioids. Will I ever achieve a higher goal?
Maybe, if my Abbott representative and I get to meet ever again and hash out some more programs, both Shock and Continuous. We can probably increase the percentages more.
I have been told by family members who are in health field for years that YOU DEMAND THAT A NEUROSURGEON DOES THE IMPLANT, to many pain managment doctors are doing these surgeries. I SHOULD SAY THIS APPLIES IF YOUR IMPLANT IS BEING USED ON YOUR SPINE . BEST OF LUCK
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A neurosurgeon will implant the permanent SCS.