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Anyone had a spine stimulator put in their lumbar area? Did it help?
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 17, 2024 | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
@labgirl, Was your trial successful? My Abbott WaveWriter trial was very successful so I went ahead with the implant 4 weeks ago. I am currently trying to find that sweet program. The pain down my left leg is gone but remains in a small triangle area above my tailbone. It makes sitting for a couple of hours difficult. I had one in person programming at my post op doctor visit and will meet with the doctor & rep again at 6 weeks post. There are 5 different programs on my remote and I am still working through them. The reps have been very helpful and quick, within minutes to a few hours, to reply to my texts or call with questions. They want their product to be as successful as I do.
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My trial was brought a small amount of relief, so I was really conflicted about whether or not to go ahead with the implant. I thought that it would be more effective after implantation and my doctor (without coming out and flatly stating it) suggested that this was probably the only solution for meaningful relief.
It would be interesting to see the success rate statistics from the FDA trials that were conducted before the stimulators were approved for widespread use.
The question about whether or not to move ahead with a stimulator implant is so challenging. I empathize with all in this position. Unfortunately, no one can make this decision but the individual.