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SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (SPRINT)

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 7 5:02pm | Replies (45)
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@martyk

Hi Lori, I see you had the DRG for 5 months. I'm scheduled to have one on Oct. 14th for chronic pain in my toes from 2 surgeries. You must have tried the trial DRG 5 to 7 days before you had the permanent one implanted. How much relief to you get from the trial to go foward with the permanent implant? Thanks, Marty

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lorirenee1 | @lorirenee1 | Oct 3, 2021

Marty, I got about 3 days of 50% relief. This was clearly not enough to do the permanent implant. I really do think I needed more like 7 out of 10 days with at least 60 or 70% relief, but I was desperate to feel better. Now I have a battery and leads still inside me, with the DRG shut off.
You should aim for a 10 day trial, with at least 7 successful days, or you really don't have enough data. Good luck, Lori

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