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Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (334)Comment receiving replies
I have had a Nevro stimulator for 2 years and it has help with back pain. The back pain was not or has it ever been my main complaint. For over 5 years I have had ,at times extream sciatic pain that has only gotten worse over the years. It is almost a daily thing now. In the beginning it usually occurred when driving, now reclining will set it off. I have pain that is always there but it is manageable about half the time At times the pain encompasses my entire leg along with my foot. I just talked with my surgeon and after I finish with the new Nevro settings, that is about the 6th or 7th, time we my do a trial with the Boston Scientific stimulator. Has any one had experience with the Boston Scientific stimulator?
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My back problems (now “moderate to severe” spinal stenosis L5-S1 on MRI 2 years ago; I am fused for several levels above it) manifest as significant sciatic pain down R leg, “best” relief is laying down, worst is sitting, standing is so-so. Latter depends on shoes, surface, if I can move around, etc.
I refused more fusion surgery.
My Medtronics SCS seems to help quite a bit, thankfully. I just had them do some adjusting of one program today to better cover an area that sometimes bothers me when I walk. Which I haven’t been due to sub zero temps, sob. 😢
For me as someone else mentioned, the worst part of trial was all the tape (I had to request certain kinds as my skin can begin blistering and peeling) and the fact I couldn’t shower, argh!