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Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this
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Yes, I think it's important to look at all brands and models of the available SCS on the market. Some are just better than others. Perhaps if I had access to pain medication I would not be pursuing the SCS option, but no physician - Pain management or Orthopedic - has ever offered me pain medication. The Opioid crisis in the country has taken pain medications off the table for so many that could benefit from them. I have actually read that the highest rating for an SCS is for the Boston Scientific model.
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Have you asked because I'm not sure they can offer them to you? I asked and had to sign a contract stating I wouldn't seek pain meds from another doctor. I had to pee in a cup to assure I don't abuse them. No one should suffer when we have so many different effective meds to help. That's one of the arguments against euthanasia. Can you go to another state to see a sensible pain management doctor? I'm surprised there are pain management doctors in your state with their hands are so tied.
I'm actually waiting on approval to have the Boston Scientific Wavewriter placed.