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Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (334)Comment receiving replies
Jim,
They usually want to wait and do it after 2-3 months when they heal in place. But you can talk to your doc and see what he says. It's just a simple X-ray.
I hope I did not get you worried when I brought that up. I just want you to have the best possible conditions for success.
I apologize for my synicism in the pervious post. I should not have put that in.
I don't think that is very common. When mine moved the Dr. and the rep said it was very unusual. My original doc said they had a professional hockey player go back to playing after one week.
That being said, once it has healed in your Dr could order one to check.
Again I did not mean to cause any stress or doubts about your Dr.'s surgical ability, I just wanted to encourage you to take good care when you are healing.
Carl
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Jim,
I found that the inscision areas were tender off and on depending on my activity level after the first week or so.
I think I asked before, but did they turn on the burst program yet? Or is it in standard mode? One way to check is to look at your controller and the display should say:
Program Burst
Mode Cycle - On
Remaining < 1 minute
It will cycle between the two screens I inserted pics of.
I'm sure they told you that you can contact them with questions.
I would suggest calling your technician. Mine told me that with the burst turned on, if it is set too high, it can actually cause the same buzzing/tingling feeling that you get w neuropathy.
Also, they should be able to meet w you somewhere to check and readjust your levels if necessary.
Note, they will tell you it can change as it heals into place. They r correct, but you should be getting some relief.
Don't be affraid to be pushy. I found I got put aside or forgotten unless I was persistent.
Carl
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You didn't cause me any more concern. The rep and the doctor stressed the importance of not bending, twisting, lifting or reaching above my head, and I've been doing all those things, though with caution. Tonight my feet are burning and in a lot of pain and my back is quite sore. I did little today after church - took a sound nap and did some watering outside. I'm so ready for this to end.
Jim