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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 29 3:23pm | Replies (40)
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@joanland

Hi ChooseJoy-
May I ask more about your implanted spinal cord stimulator? How satisfied have you been with it? For what symptoms was it implanted? How long have you had it?
I've been offered one by my spine doc and have been hesitant to procede with it. I'm very interested in your experience.

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choosejoy | @choosejoy | Jan 17 10:04am

Hi Joanland,
It has only been 20 days since my Boston Scientific SCS was put in. The surgery recovery itself is intense but the relief offered for my dual sided sciatica has made it worth it. I’ve been fused L4-S1 for herniated discs impinging on the nerves. The surgeries did not take away the sciatica nor did the removal of the hardware once the bones around the fusions had set.
It took me about 3 years to decide on moving forward with a SCS. My surgeon, whom I trust for sound advice, said that the stimulators have made a lot of technical advances in the last couple of years. So far so good with the outcome.
If you go to SpineHealth within this Mayo forum, you can read others comments. I’d just be aware that some of them refer to much older stimulators that weren’t as advanced as what is currently available.
Best of health to you.

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