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Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (334)

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@faithwalker007

Yes, I have a DRG Spinal Cord Stimulator by Abbott Medical formerly St. Jude Medical. It's a Prodigy Stimulator. It's MRI compatible

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@faithwalker007 So you have a drg stimulator. I'm considering changing from my Abbott spinal cord stimulator to a drg. What pain does it help, and how much does it help? I'm at the place where I need to do something different because my stimulator helps for a few days, then the benefit falls off over the next few weeks and I have to get it adjusted again.

My scs was supposed to be MRI compatible, but when I went to the lab to get a scan my controller said MRI not advised. I'm not at all happy about that. Have you had an MRI with your drg? My concern is that when I go to get one - the neurologist wants a more detailed brain scan - that same message will show up. The tech told me at the first of the year that an update is in the works and I should be able to get the MRI within a few months. It's been more than a few months and still no update.

I'm trying to learn all I can about what my options are.

Jim