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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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dottie44 | @dottie44 | Mar 30, 2023
In reply to @pjvp "I had a Boston Scientific stimulator inserted. After 5 adjustments, no good results, therefore I had..." + (show)
@pjvp

I had a Boston Scientific stimulator inserted. After 5 adjustments, no good results, therefore I had it removed.

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What was the removal like?
I have one I am thinking of removing.

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pjvp | @pjvp | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @dottie44 "What was the removal like? I have one I am thinking of removing." + (show)
@dottie44

What was the removal like?
I have one I am thinking of removing.

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NO PROBLEM, IN AND OUT QUICKLY

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barbaraberman | @barbaraberman | Mar 31, 2023

Had one implanted about 5 years. Need to use it every day for an hour or so. Game changing. Medtronic has good support system.Well placed leads have taken care of sciatic pain issues

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @bjk3 "Many thanks for sharing this. It shouldn't surprise me, but I'll admit I was a little..." + (show)
@bjk3

Many thanks for sharing this. It shouldn't surprise me, but I'll admit I was a little taken aback. For so many reasons I am more and more uncomfortable with going through with the implant that my pain doctor has been recommending. The whole idea of manipulating the spinal cord is scary, and I am so thankful to have access to other options that do give substantial relief. As far as the kickback is concerned, it seems to me that it is a question of the intention of the doctor - whether he/she is convinced that this is the best option to produce the best outcome for the patient (and the kickback is a coincidence), or if the sole reason for its recommendation is just to make money at any cost. Your comment is much appreciated!

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What other aim relief options are you using??

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martyk | @martyk | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @carolann1952 "I have an Abbott SCS implanted February 20th. Seems to help with baseline pain 5 to..." + (show)
@carolann1952

I have an Abbott SCS implanted February 20th. Seems to help with baseline pain 5 to 2. High end pain 10 is about 5% of time from 10 to 8. Can adjust it myself on advice of rep. Have a couple other apps I can try.

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Please let us know in about a month or two if you are satisfied and recommend the procedure. Where is your pain located? Thanks for sharing.

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martyk | @martyk | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @user_chf56161a "I had the trial for pain cord stimulator. My Mayo Dr sent me to a closer..." + (show)
@user_chf56161a

I had the trial for pain cord stimulator. My Mayo Dr
sent me to a closer Dr. at the time I thought it helped 50 percent, that was until the week was over.
I quickly realized it helped 70 percent and I can’t wait to get the implant. Honestly the buzzing affect
didn’t bother me as much as pain.
I ended up with help from lead manager, who called everyday, to set it just on my legs. My back hurts but not as bad as legs. I want to walk, I’m very weak I haven’t done much in 2 years.

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Which device (company) did your doctor use, i.e., Boston Scientific , Abbott, HFX (Nevro), Medtronic.? Did the trial and permanent implant reduce your pain by 70%?

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user_chf56161a | @user_chf56161a | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @martyk "Which device (company) did your doctor use, i.e., Boston Scientific , Abbott, HFX (Nevro), Medtronic.? Did..." + (show)
@martyk

Which device (company) did your doctor use, i.e., Boston Scientific , Abbott, HFX (Nevro), Medtronic.? Did the trial and permanent implant reduce your pain by 70%?

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Boston Scientific I wouldn’t live without it. Mine was done in Chicago at Northwestern. One dr does them.

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martyk | @martyk | Mar 31, 2023

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.... Northwestern is a little far for me. (New Jersey)

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bjk3 | @bjk3 | Mar 31, 2023
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@bettyg81pain

What other aim relief options are you using??

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Hi Betty - I am taking 100 mg of Pregabalin and 50 mg. of Tramadol each three times a day with the option of another 50 mg tablet of Tramadol if needed (generally do not). In addition, I take one .05 mg of Ropinirole at night. I also have the option of one 10 mg. table of Baclofen but this only helps with muscle soreness. I go to P.T. twice a week. One of those appointments is just to use equipment but at the other, she does a deep-tissue laser treatment on hands and feet and usually manual manipulation. I fell and broke my hip at the ball-and-joint last April so some of the manipulation is to deal with that.
I sure hope you will be able to find some relief in your situation.

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