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Severe SI joint pain and pain stimulators
Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 7 11:16am | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
You can have a trial of the spinal cord stimulator. Simple process. It’s done in the doc’office. Temporary electrode is placed along the spinal cord, and temp leads come out and are connected to a temporary stimulator battery that’s taped to your back. Wear it for 3 to 5 days. See if you get at least 50% pain reduction. If not, on your way. If you get decent relief, then you are considered a good candidate for the permanent implant. Then the ball is in your corner. Similar process with the pain pump.
I got about 80% relief with stimulator trial. Only about 60% with permanent implant. Still good, though.
Hope this helps. God bless.
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What was the name of the unit you had installed?
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Very good comment. I have had two. I would only say that I should have had the trial for the 5 days. The doctor is concerned with infection. That is why she only let me go 3 days.
I had the first one removed, 2007. The second one 2011, I want the battery out. The stimulator failed. No one will remove it unless I get a new stimulator. I have been having issues since 2013. My new pain doctor does not want to mess with it because removal may cause more problems. I finally agreed. If the trail goes will, talk with your rep first. Have a list of questions. Everyone I have talked with about their stimulators say the reps have been great. Mine was. I know my comment is for the person considering getting one. I thought your information was excellent.