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Spinal cord stimulation: Will Nevro help when Medtronic didn't?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 3 2:54pm | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
My husband has been a chronic pain patient for multiple years. He has had multiple back surgeries, used a pain pump, and a Medtronic spinal cord stimulator many years ago. Currently taking dilaudid, lyrica, methadone with minimal pain relief. His doctor is now suggesting a Nevro stimulator. How are you doing currently with your stimulator? I am also an RN. He is a retired police officer.
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Hello @jaidabug01 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Your husband has been through quite a lot. I am sure having you as his caregiver and a nurse has been so very helpful to him over the years as well.
Members such as @martyk @msstoppainnagginme and @lifetimepain all have shared varying degrees of experience with a Nervo stimulator and may be able to share more with you as you and your husband explore this as an option.
In the meantime, how is your husband dealing with his pain if his current protocol isn't covering it?