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Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain

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

Wisco50,
You can look up my story if interested. I think Jim has probably heard it enough.
Don’t forget to look at the Medtronic Pain Pump too. As many have said, diff things work for diff people.
I’m going to be looking into having my both my Abbot/St. Jude SCS and DRG stimulators removed after 4 years as they have never worked well, and the techs cannot seem to adjust them to be effective.
My pain pump is great, but varies in the % of relief or my pain varies in intensity.
Just want to be sure that everyone knows what other options there are out there. No one informed me and I was not in any state of mind to research at the time.
Carl

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Nov 9, 2019

@cbrackle

Carl, I had a conversation with a doctor about the possibility of a DRG. She advised me to hold off on it until I tried a few more things. She's an expert on stimulator implants, and she discussed some ways to adjust the scs with the Abbott rep. I'll probably see him next week for an adjustment.

I haven't read or heard much about the DRG so I'd like to know what you thought about it.

Jim

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