Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Posted by steeldove @steeldove, Oct 25, 2018

Spinal Cord Stimulation – A Compelling Treatment Alternative for Chronic Pain https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Vladimir N. Kramskiy, MD Assistant Attending Neurologist, Hospital for Special Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Read more here: https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Posted: 10/8/2018

Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

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Folks,
Just came across a study of interest to those who have or plan to have a spinal cord stimulator (Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain Many Not Live Up to the Hype). Below is the link to copy and paste in your browser.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/painmanagement/painmanagement/101933
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@pnman

Folks,
Just came across a study of interest to those who have or plan to have a spinal cord stimulator (Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain Many Not Live Up to the Hype). Below is the link to copy and paste in your browser.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/painmanagement/painmanagement/101933

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Unable to pull up link. Help ?

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@hipkin31

Unable to pull up link. Help ?

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Welcome @hipkin31, Thanks for reporting the bad link to the article. We edited the post with the correct link here - https://www.medpagetoday.com/painmanagement/painmanagement/101933

Are you looking into getting a spinal cord stimulator?

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Oh me oh my. The link to the study now requires registration to gain access.
Here is another link that does not.
https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2022/11/29/spinal-cord-stimulators-fail-to-reduce-opioid-use
The name of the article reporting it is "Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain Many Not Live Up to the Hype". Fingers crossed.

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Thinking about it. Have you, by now? If yes, has it helped?

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@mycnctds

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Hello @mayoclinic2023, There is a support group for thyroid cancer. Here is a link to the discussion:
-- Thyroid Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/thyroid-cancer-group-introduce-yourself-and-connect-with-others/

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Elevator Accident, at work... PAIN PAIN PAIN! I was in an accident at work... Who cares, they no longer allow other "excepted injuries" from 2000. 2002 Large Labral Teal, 2013 C-5 &C6 surgery. Since then... 5 more surgeries going down the spine... NOT excepted. Now L-5 is moving to the left over S-1, mostly effecting my left leg, with nerve zoomies down to my left foot. Left leg goes out, and I have broken so many bones, I know Every doctor and their family by name. My insurance (the best I can buy) is fighting with OWCP (Office of Workers Compensation).
NIGHTMARE. After being in a new situation, they have suggested a spinal chord stimulator. These used to be giant and bulky things..... Though now, they have gotten smaller.... the stories I USED to here put me off... though it seems like it has gotten better now... What do you all think... from Montana... In the largest hospital area in 4 States...

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