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Medtronic Spinal Stimulator for fused Spines

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 1 8:47am | Replies (42)
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@annie1

I'm doing the trial this coming Wednesday and I haven't had any previous spine surgery, but still a bit worried, although I guess the trial dosen't involve any invasive cutting etc. right ?

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choosejoy | @choosejoy | Dec 17, 2023

With my trial I was given propofol so I felt nothing. Apparently they woke me up long enough for the Boston Scientific Rep to ask me questions about the programs she was setting and where I felt the vibrations. Then they put me back to sleep and finished the procedure. There may have been one or two stitches I believe, but it was minimal. I have had 5 previous back surgeries. I would definitely recommend the trial as it made a lot of difference in relieving the sciatica that I constantly have.
Best of luck in your journey 🌸

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