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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Posted by Kelsey Mohring @kelseydm, Apr 27, 2016

Welcome to the new Chronic Pain group.

I’m Kelsey and I’m the moderator of the group. I look forwarding to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.

Why not take a minute and introduce yourself.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Chronic Pain Support Group.

jfsherley | @jfsherley | Sep 20, 2018
In reply to @jannix59 "Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in..." + (show)
@jannix59

Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in 2026. I did not let them operate as they wanted. I did allow the Dr. to glue both vertebrae. I let them glue 4 months ago. I continued to have pain. I am suppose to get TENS tomorrow. Has any one on here have this procedure and what do I expect. Do they insert it in your spine?

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I haven’t had one but I know it’s implanted right under your skin close to the bottom of your spine

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 21, 2018
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@jfsherley

I haven’t had one but I know it’s implanted right under your skin close to the bottom of your spine

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@jfsherley
Good Morning:
There is nothing to be concerned with regarding the TENS machine.
A TENS unit is an external unit.
It has little pads on it much like a cardiogram.
You stick the pads when you have the pain.
You turn on the unit and adjusts the intensity that is good for you.
The machine stays on for a given amount of time.
When it shuts down, it is done.
Good luck!
Here's to a pain free day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @jfsherley "I haven’t had one but I know it’s implanted right under your skin close to the..." + (show)
@jfsherley

I haven’t had one but I know it’s implanted right under your skin close to the bottom of your spine

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@jfsherley
Hi Again!
A TENS unit is NOT planted right under the skin.
As I previously explained, there are these pads (like a cardiogram) that to put on your skin.
The other end is attached to the machine.
You turn on the united to a comfortable intensity for a period of time.
When it is done, it will shut off.
What Jannix59 is talking about is a SPINAL STIMULATOR.
A spinal stimulator IS placed right under the skin.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

PS I'll see if I can find info on it an post it.
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/11/fc/1c/11fc1c11e17b9d717e159f7348cb103f--spinal-cord-stimulator-implant.jpg

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juju70 | @juju70 | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @jannix59 "Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in..." + (show)
@jannix59

Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in 2026. I did not let them operate as they wanted. I did allow the Dr. to glue both vertebrae. I let them glue 4 months ago. I continued to have pain. I am suppose to get TENS tomorrow. Has any one on here have this procedure and what do I expect. Do they insert it in your spine?

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I had the surgery , a neurosurgeon performed , it was a piece of cake ..pain immediately gone !

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Sep 21, 2018
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@juju70

I had the surgery , a neurosurgeon performed , it was a piece of cake ..pain immediately gone !

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They want to burn some nerve endings in in my lower back. They do grow back. I have already had a crushed vertibrae.

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Sep 21, 2018
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@grandmar

@jfsherley
Hi Again!
A TENS unit is NOT planted right under the skin.
As I previously explained, there are these pads (like a cardiogram) that to put on your skin.
The other end is attached to the machine.
You turn on the united to a comfortable intensity for a period of time.
When it is done, it will shut off.
What Jannix59 is talking about is a SPINAL STIMULATOR.
A spinal stimulator IS placed right under the skin.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

PS I'll see if I can find info on it an post it.
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/11/fc/1c/11fc1c11e17b9d717e159f7348cb103f--spinal-cord-stimulator-implant.jpg

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I have a tens unit. I am going to start using it.

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @juju70 "Hi , I’m JuJu. I had breast cancer years ago , had 6 months of chemo..." + (show)
@juju70

Hi , I’m JuJu. I had breast cancer years ago , had 6 months of chemo , and now I have fibromyalgia. I can’t take opiates , tried weed ( my dr was all about it ) but it makes me almost schizophrenic. I can go happily along for days then I have flu like systoms , pain all over , nasal congestion , depression , , Gabapentin is the only thing that helps , but not that effective , so I stay home until it magically disappears . I can’t plan anything because when it raises its ugly head ! I’m down for the count. Does anyone have anything similar ?

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@juju. I have fibromyalgia and this is a fibro flare does it exhaust you ,does me cant do anything till it goes away. For my fibro I take extra magnesium everyday I dont know if this is what keeps the flares at bay but haven't had one in awhile good luck Linda

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 21, 2018
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@oregongirl

They want to burn some nerve endings in in my lower back. They do grow back. I have already had a crushed vertibrae.

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@oregongirl

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @oregongirl "They want to burn some nerve endings in in my lower back. They do grow back...." + (show)
@oregongirl

They want to burn some nerve endings in in my lower back. They do grow back. I have already had a crushed vertibrae.

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@oregongirl @Texasfreedom. I sent reply cant see it so this is repeat about Burning nerves. I have these in both thighs from my fracture it has effected my nerves going into legs I use a product called My Pain Away A fibro cream by Topricin its also for neuropathy I buy it at CVS it helps alot good luck Linda

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @jannix59 "Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in..." + (show)
@jannix59

Hello my name is Jan . I had L4 and L5 fractured due to MVA in 2026. I did not let them operate as they wanted. I did allow the Dr. to glue both vertebrae. I let them glue 4 months ago. I continued to have pain. I am suppose to get TENS tomorrow. Has any one on here have this procedure and what do I expect. Do they insert it in your spine?

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@jannix59
Hi Jan,
I had C5/6 replaced with artificial discs at the end of February. It went VERY well and took pain meds usually once a day for about a week.
This past Monday I had an EXTREME-Lift on L3/4. I have a 2 inch (or so) incision.
I walk with a walker, for now. I have TERRIBLE pain on the top side of my thigh. It gets so bad I need ed a pain pill.
The neurosurgeon told me that, ampng other things, can happen...pain, numbness, tingling, etc. Some are temporary, some are not. I do not know what constitutes temporary.
I was told I could get these because during the procedure, nerves and internal organs and body parts are moved around . Like I said, I know you didn't have the same thing but the end could be the same.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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