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Has anyone had an Abbot spinal cord stimulator put in?

Posted by jnd2023 @jnd2023, Feb 13, 2024

Hi my name is Joe and new to the group. I have had 10 surgeries on my spine both neck and back. Now as before I deal with chronic pain worse than before all my surgeries. One big reason is scare tissue. I was wondering if anyone has had an Abbott spinal cord stimulator put in. And if it has helped? And how long you have had it installed. I’m thinking this might be my next thing to try. Would appreciate any input you could share. Thank you!

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vincescs | @vincescs | Mar 3 5:54am
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@vincescs I have two questions. 1-if you cant bend or twist, does that rule out golf for six weeks? 2- how do you recharge the unit?

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@fireguy - I have seen a wide range of SCS post-op recovery plans published on the web, but your doctor and device rep will provide you with specific information. However, this will include some time away from the golf course. There may also be some long-term restrictions. My first SCS was for cervical pain and excluded scuba diving, roller coasters, and... golf. My second SCS was for lumbar pain, and the device rep told me she had many patients who continued to golf after recovery.

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fireguy | @fireguy | Mar 3 9:46am
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@fireguy - I have seen a wide range of SCS post-op recovery plans published on the web, but your doctor and device rep will provide you with specific information. However, this will include some time away from the golf course. There may also be some long-term restrictions. My first SCS was for cervical pain and excluded scuba diving, roller coasters, and... golf. My second SCS was for lumbar pain, and the device rep told me she had many patients who continued to golf after recovery.

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@vincescs Thank you. I'm in the early stages of obtaining one and after reading some of the posts on this site, I am having second thoughts.

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fireguy | @fireguy | Mar 3 9:53am
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@fireguy I had a Boston Logistics Spinal Cord Stimulator put in a few years ago. I had high hopes, after 10 procedures by my Pain Specialist. I had 2 failed spine surgeries 11 years ago. I had high hopes for the stimulator, but it didn’t work for me. I talked to people who had success with it. You should try it. It’s a small surgery and the company works to find the right program. I wish you well.

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@linda6101 Thanks. I am in the early stages of obtaining one. My doc is now in the process of getting it approved by insurance, ordering it and then letting me try it for a week. After reading these posts on this site, I am having second thoughts. I may have too high of hopes that it will relieve all my pain.

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linda6101 | @linda6101 | Mar 3 6:17pm
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@linda6101 Thanks. I am in the early stages of obtaining one. My doc is now in the process of getting it approved by insurance, ordering it and then letting me try it for a week. After reading these posts on this site, I am having second thoughts. I may have too high of hopes that it will relieve all my pain.

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@fireguy please give it that week trial before having it implanted inside. You have nothing to lose. It does work for some people. Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of them.

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fireguy | @fireguy | Mar 4 8:37am
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@fireguy please give it that week trial before having it implanted inside. You have nothing to lose. It does work for some people. Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of them.

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Yes, that is the plan for now. Thanks

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barbarasolinski | @barbarasolinski | Mar 5 10:19am
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@fireguy - I have seen a wide range of SCS post-op recovery plans published on the web, but your doctor and device rep will provide you with specific information. However, this will include some time away from the golf course. There may also be some long-term restrictions. My first SCS was for cervical pain and excluded scuba diving, roller coasters, and... golf. My second SCS was for lumbar pain, and the device rep told me she had many patients who continued to golf after recovery.

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I have an Abbott scs that I've had for 4 years now. It helps me alot. Had to turn it off for an mri and after 45 minutes of laying on my back I came out in extreme pain after. Turned it back on and it took awhile to calm things down. I had taken it for granted that it was working and it has helped me alot. Recently had some problems with break through sciatica and met with an Abbott rep who turned up the amplitude and now back to working well. Mine is for lumbar pain & sciatica. Yes i think insurance requires a 5 or 7 day trial to make sure it's right for you. Best of luck to you.

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