SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (SPRINT)

I’ve adventures down these roads as well with severe effects of back pain and feet , hands numb I’ve tried the spinal cord stimulator had it for 8 months never worked I had the paddle type leads with a lot of coverage all of my back , legs , feet , arms , hands . I’m in a wheelchair I can’t feel my feet anymore . I also don’t feel hot or cold but that being said only thing that will work entirely for the pain is a pain pump
forget the stimulators go see your pain management and get it done a lot safer then any stimulators and and you will still be able to get MRI’s. My 2 cents . The more you get cut on and the more injections you get the more scar tissue your causing . NONE OF THAT IS GOOD be your own advocate you know your own pain level no o w else can tell you how you feel don’t fall for the BS with stimulators you have pain 24/7 the pain pump is the only way to go . Your mind and soul will thank you for it

I can’t stress this enough it’s your body !! You know how you feel don’t let these doctors be in control it your body your insurance I’ve been a heck of a road and I see a lot of people going down the same road I was on there nothing out there that totally works no medicine the is no magic pill . All I can say is move as much as you can push through the pain eat healthy and have a couple of cheat days because we all like sweets Lol have a plan everyday for you . Always be positive take the negative and place it into a box and close it up . Tell yourself everyday I’m going to do this it’s a challenge I know but accept that challenge face it head on a conquer it . God put us here to fight not to give up a d that’s what I’m doing we have all been through it !!!!! It’s time for us to make that change do something different today that you haven’t tried . I’m order to achieve greatness you have to fall the best achievements in the world have came from disappointing moments
For me it’s made me stronger mind , and soul
god bless everyone here that seeks the truth it in us all and we our all winners that will find that finish line 🙏🏻

The neurosurgeon I am seeing, says a patience age is an important factor in whether to use the pain pump. At 72, he said I am too old to use the pain pump. He said, at my age, I would have difficulty dealing w/ the drug addiction.

The pain pump drug used is of a snail derivative medication instead of the traditional treatment like Hydrocodone etc . It probably wouldn’t work for everyone but seek the truth
I saying look at all options instead of the knife every time that’s causes more scar tissue and damage to already compromised nerves . And injections is the same way . Anything we do has an adverse affect it’s what ever works for you
Age, how much damage you have already, And what side affects issues that will arise . Do you own how work on your own health before you make a decision as we all do of course . Some things work some don’t and some can cause ever lasting effects that you can’t ever fix once done . It’s not a one all fix for each individual
I’m saying seek further because it’s you that has deal with the consequences there after

baah humbug from a 74 year old woman who thinks the happy word is "hope".

Has anyone used the Sprint PNS System. 60 day implant for pain.

Hello @mm1. Because you're interested in connecting with others who may have information to share, you will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on the SPRINT stimulator where I see you have shared previously.

Where are you at with exploring this as an option for you? What are your main concerns/questions?

Is the sprint stimulator the SPR stimulator? I noticed in my GYN response the pain doctor may use the SPR stimulator. What is it and do you have to have surgery to put it in your spine? I guess I will know more when I see the pain doctor on Thursday. For a while lyrica was working but now the pain is back to the level was in February. I sure hope the pain doctor can provide relief since the pain is intolerable.

Is this the SPR stimulator?
What do you know about it.

Hi @francesmharris123 - I posted this earlier in the discussion....hopefully it will answer some of your questions.

— Sprint Pain Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System Videos: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/sprint-pns-system
— Am I a Candidate for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)?: https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/peripheral-nerve-stimulation-pns-chronic-pain-relief