With epidurals, I think, it’s just luck, hopefully hitting the right area. I’ve had fusions and epidurals. Fusions made it worse and the epidurals did nothing (I guess that’s good–they could have done what the surgery did). I went to mayo and they are suggesting nervous spinal stimulator, which sounds like a good option.
I wonder why they were painful. I have never had a painful epidural. Is a
spinal and a epidural the same thing I guess not. Were they really worth
it. You said you wanted them when in pain right. Did they work for a while.
Agree. I had a fusion injection yesterday, my first, and it was just a pinch that I felt. The doctor numbed the area first. I did have insomnia though last night and a headache. Feeling better now. Hope it helps with numbness in my one foot.
I’ve had over 35 epidural and facet injections all to no avail, and I’m not
eligible to try nerve root blocks because of all the hardware. Thanks for
your response.
it’s a spinal chord stimulator SCS – outpatient surgery attaches 2 leads to the disk causing pain – in my case L4 & L5 – leads are attached to a stimulator about the size of a quarter that is implanted in your flank. There is a remote that is programmed to stimulate the area causing pain. The stimulation blocks the message that there is pain that goes to the brain ! It’s a miracle and has helped me considerably. go to Boston Scientific for lots more information.
it’s a spinal chord stimulator SCS – outpatient surgery attaches 2 leads to the disk causing pain – in my case L4 & L5 – leads are attached to a stimulator about the size of a quarter that is implanted in your flank. There is a remote that is programmed to stimulate the area causing pain. The stimulation blocks the message that there is pain that goes to the brain ! It’s a miracle and has helped me considerably. go to Boston Scientific for lots more information.
My name is Elin and I have SCD with anemia caused by SCD and Chrones disease. I am on lots of pain meds, immunosuppressants, and have had 6 strokes. My hematologist is recommending I get a stricturoplasty for my chrones and a bone marrow transplant for the anemia. What are these and what is the risk factor involved?
My name is Elin and I have SCD with anemia caused by SCD and Chrones disease. I am on lots of pain meds, immunosuppressants, and have had 6 strokes. My hematologist is recommending I get a stricturoplasty for my chrones and a bone marrow transplant for the anemia. What are these and what is the risk factor involved?
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What is nerve spine stimulator and how does it work?
Agree. I had a fusion injection yesterday, my first, and it was just a pinch that I felt. The doctor numbed the area first. I did have insomnia though last night and a headache. Feeling better now. Hope it helps with numbness in my one foot.
Wow, 35! Can you get surgery? It's clear you tried injections.
Hello and welcome, @carriestacey. I'm glad you have relief from your injection. Was it a diagnostic?
Here are discussions you may want to follow if you're interested in learning about nerve spinal stimulators:
Peripheral Nerve Stimulators –
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-nerve-stimulators/
Has anyone tried the HF10 Spinal Stimulator? –
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hf-10-spinal-cord-stimulation-device-relieves-back-and-leg-pain/
Has anyone tried spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain? –
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spinal-cord-stimulation-2/
There are many conversations and a lot of information for you to learn from. May I ask what brought you to Connect? What type of chronic pain do you suffer from?
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1 Reactionit’s a spinal chord stimulator SCS – outpatient surgery attaches 2 leads to the disk causing pain – in my case L4 & L5 – leads are attached to a stimulator about the size of a quarter that is implanted in your flank. There is a remote that is programmed to stimulate the area causing pain. The stimulation blocks the message that there is pain that goes to the brain ! It’s a miracle and has helped me considerably. go to Boston Scientific for lots more information.
Sounds wonderful. Thank you.
My name is Elin and I have SCD with anemia caused by SCD and Chrones disease. I am on lots of pain meds, immunosuppressants, and have had 6 strokes. My hematologist is recommending I get a stricturoplasty for my chrones and a bone marrow transplant for the anemia. What are these and what is the risk factor involved?
I'd just Google those.
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