Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this

Posted by denman55 @denman55, Jun 5, 2023

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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@alexis7

I have the WaveWriter and it is compatible with certain MRI machines and I think you must be prone or supine - no standing. The facility I use for imaging plans on getting an MRI that can be used with SCS, but there are other places that can accommodate me, they just don't have access to all my previous studies.

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Many thanks to all for your comments and recommendation's.

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I understand your reluctance to have too much more done on your spine. If the SCS doesn't work for me I am going to have the PSO done. Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy. It's hard to get into Virginia Mason in Seattle WA. The doctor that is Raj Sethi. World renowned surgeon. This is the end of the road and is as good as it gets. He conducts a full medical review board to access the risk vs reward benefits.

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