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I had a SCS (Boston Scientific) implanted about a year and a half ago. I only got slight relief from foot pain. I didn't like the pararthesia, so I had it removed 2 months later. It was the type that had to be recharged every day for about 30 to 40 minutes.
I am considering another type made by Abbott Industries. It's called DRG (dorsal root ganglion). It doesn't need to be recharged. They claim the battery, generator that is implanted lasts for about 5 to 7 years before it needs to be replaced. Plus they say there is no parathesia. My problem is in the toes of my foot. I had 2 surgeries on a couple of toes leaving painful surgical scar tissue and nerve damage. I spoke with three former patients who had foot or leg pain and they said they got significant relief from the DRG.
Please let us know if you choose the Stimwave and if it has helped.
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Re DRG I had one. I have a neuralgia just below my knee , a very specific target for stimulators after everything else didn’t work ( see my story , posted before )
5 yrs ago , I had 2 SCS trials in Vancouver ..both of them I had side effects during the trials ..
I then went to Melbourne and had the Abbot Axium DRG stimulator put in . It was really good and my life turned for the better.
I had a new life for 7 months and then it just slowly wore off …my body got used to it and the pain returned . DRGs stims are supposed to be the best type of stim to have for neuropathic pain in the legs and in certain back problems , according to the current research.. I was at the end of the road then , and it helped ..lots of people apparently get that kind of relief …I would try it if you have a very specific neuropathic pain condition as a last resort.
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@martyk I have the DRG stimulator implanted in me, but it has been turned off for about a year. It never helped one bit, and towards the time of turning it off, I felt electricity running through me all the time, that hurt. Once I finally turned it off, I was burning from the waist down, and wound up with a severe sleep disorder that is now better. If you do get the DRG trial, make sure it lasts the full 10 days, and that easily 8 out of 10 days help your pain quite a bit. I had a 10 day trial, but I would say that only the last 3 had some improvement, but not enough. I was desperate to help my throbbing, contorted toes, and stabbing, throbbing. balls of feet. However, I don't think my trial was ever successful enough to implant the DRG. Just be careful, and I am glad you have heard of other success stories from real people, about the DRG. LoriRenee1