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Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (334)Comment receiving replies
Hi all,
It’s been ages since I’ve posted or read up on this post and I really don’t have the energy lately. I had a simulator that I loved and had good results with. I was able to get out of bed in the mornings which is so different than my life right now. Has anyone of you that have a stimulator or maybe have been told you are not a candidate for one due to A-Fib? I had an episode and my cardiologist, the ER MD plus cardiologist I saw while admitted told me it must be turned off? I lost a brother to A-Fib complications 2 years ago so I’m predetermined uneasy about this to begin with. Plus I am now struggling severely with back pain and this month was told I possibly have a compact fracture of my spine. They raised my meds from the lowered dose I was cut to for only 7 days. In desparation I went back on my Gabapentin and now feel like a shell of my former self. I need suggestions or something to happen. Thank you for reading. Thank you for your help. Bekie
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I have Afib. I take fleciaide and metoprolol to control it . I had to have cardiac clearance before having it installed. I'm 99.9% sure it won't interfere.
Thank you for replying. I was almost positive it had nothing to do with my A-Fib and genetics played the role. They didn’t want to listen to me and wanted to error on the side of caution. I understand that. I have had the implant 3 years prior to the attack. I will try a different cardiologist for clearance and hopefully they are more aware of the way it functions. Thank you so much, this makes my day. Bekie
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I don't have AFib, but I do take Diltiazen for SVT. I haven't heard any objections so far. Have you assured yourself that it's true that you can't use the stimulator? Is it possible that there could be a compromise? I wouldn't want to be told I had to turn mine off.
Jim