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Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this
I have had chronic lower back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis for over 10-years. I have had multiple therapies and procedures done - including RFA, Epidural steroid injections, a MILD procedure, acupuncture, OT/PT and Chiropractics, as well as an Interspinous spacer and nothing has helped my pain. After all of that, the physician I saw in March's only recommendation was for me to have the Spinal cord stimulator, but I am actually afraid of this and have read that there have been numerous injuries as a result of this implant, and after reviewing the booklet and watching the video I initially felt that it was just to restrictive in terms of how you could move your body. If you have had this procedure please let me know your results. Many thanks.
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Seriously? I have a spinal cord stimulator that needs to be replaced, about once every 10 years. Charging yourself up every few days would be ridiculous. There are much better products out there than that nonsense. No reprogramming unless I need it which so far in 4 years hasn't happened.
tjjordan1, you’ve been truly blessed! Maybe it was just the brand SCS! I’m glad it’s working for you!
I wished it was for you too ! Mine is a Abbott, and the battery needs replaced about once every 10 years. Maybe find another provider who gives you a up to date excellent product, rather than a very high maintenance piece of crap. There are MUCH better products out there.
Thanks for replying, but mine just didn’t help at all in the 3 years I had it with multiple programming by the reps & an additional lead added. It’s made by Boston Scientific. I finally had it removed 2/23/24, so now I’m starting over with a new pain management Dr.
Did your pain mgmt Dr to a trial, test to see if I worked ? That's the normal prodical. Was it actually implanted ?? We did a 2 week test before actually putting mine in. It helps a lot. Good luck, I hope you get the right pain mgmt place to help you !!!
Could I get feedback on how long the permanent implants were successful ( 50% or better pain relief)?
Which SCS do you have? I am in the process of getting one implanted. It is a Medtronic. I am still researching to find the most effective one.
Mine is a Abbott, and I'm VERY happy with it !!! Make sure they do the trial 1st before implanting to make SURE, it will work. im VERY PLEASED with mine
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1 ReactionThank you for the information. I am having the Radio Frequency Ablation on both sides sensory nerves at L3-L5 on September 10. The two trials reduced my pain over 80%. I had a Lamenectomy in 2014 from L1-L4. They can't operate due my scoliosis rotates where those vertebrae are at. This RFA is my last resort after being denied at other options and treatments. My S1, L5 and L4 are fused together because of spinal stenosis. I am already fused at C2-T2, rods on both sides. My scoliosis was fixed in my Cervical by bending the rods. Fusing my Lumbar would cause my spine to rigid. My Lumbar works ok mechanically. It is the constant pain that is taking my life. I pray that this works and both of us won't have to burn the nerves for long time to never!!!
If trials for nerve ablation work and pass the trials st 80% improvement. Can I ask why the burning of the nerves did not improve your pain level? If you had a pain level below 50% improvement insurance will not pay for anymore treatments.
The simulators have a trials of 50% improvement. Pain managent deny me a trial, because of my scoliosis. Nerve ablation.is the last resort. I am having it done on September 10. I understand your pain and pray that this is the answer