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Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 31 9:35pm | Replies (410)
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I am considering this option because I have severe pain in my lower back and some in my legs and feet. Would you recommend this to others and would you do it again if you had to? I am not one that takes drugs as I am afraid of the side effects.

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berniep | @berniep | Apr 26, 2023

There typically would not be any side effects. I've been wearing a Boston Scientific SCS for a few years. However, I have not found it to be particularly effective thus far. Before getting an SCS implant, they'll have you try it for a week or so. The SCS is worn on your belt to see if its for you. It is not designed to cure neuropath although it can help with pain. I don't care for drugs either but have found some relief using Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Oxcarbazepine with no side effects except some minor weight gain.

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