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Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Posted by steeldove @steeldove, Oct 25, 2018

Spinal Cord Stimulation – A Compelling Treatment Alternative for Chronic Pain https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Vladimir N. Kramskiy, MD Assistant Attending Neurologist, Hospital for Special Surgery, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Read more here: https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spinal-cord-stimulation-treatment-alternative-chronic-pain.asp
Posted: 10/8/2018

Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Feb 27, 2022
In reply to @martyk "tigreyes2004, I'm sorry to hear about all your issues. Yours is worse than mine. You might..." + (show)
@martyk

tigreyes2004, I'm sorry to hear about all your issues. Yours is worse than mine. You might be a candidate for a PAIN PUMP because you have pain in so many parts of your body. Have you heard of that procedure and has any of the doctor's mentioned that to you? It's a last resort for chronic pain. Good luck and God Bless.

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I will look into the pain pump & see if that is any better.
Thank you & God Bless
Tigreyes

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Feb 27, 2022
In reply to @steeldove "Look at the Boston Scientific website for information about the SCS, then look for reviews about..." + (show)
@steeldove

Look at the Boston Scientific website for information about the SCS, then look for reviews about the unit.

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That was a great idea.
I looked it up & they got horrible reviews.
I don't like the fact that someone is programing this devise in you.
Thanks for that idea & all your support.
God bless
Tigreyes
That little machine controls your brain.
I'm not sure I even understand it.
I don't think I want to do this.
I will be in more pain just having the procedure &then the permanent one & if it doesn't work, then you have to get it taken out.
If you don't have anything to do look up Boston Science Stimulators & see the reviews.

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Feb 27, 2022
In reply to @kenc "As always, there is a risk to benefit for any medical treatment. Why it is best..." + (show)
@kenc

As always, there is a risk to benefit for any medical treatment. Why it is best to always consult w/ your doctor or 2.

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I see 8 different kinds of doctors so I will be bringing this up to them & see what they suggest.
They keep me going on the regular basic.
I see all specialist & I know my rates will be going up soon.
I will be 72 in June. I'm getting up there.

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martyk | @martyk | Feb 28, 2022
In reply to @jimhd "@tigreyes2004 BTW, my implants have been Abbott. In my research, I found it to be the..." + (show)
@jimhd

@tigreyes2004 BTW, my implants have been Abbott. In my research, I found it to be the best one for my pn.

Jim

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Jim, tell us again where your pain was before you got the DRG stimulator? Are you saying you got 80% relief? Thanks

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kenc | @kenc | Feb 28, 2022
In reply to @tigreyes2004 "I see 8 different kinds of doctors so I will be bringing this up to them..." + (show)
@tigreyes2004

I see 8 different kinds of doctors so I will be bringing this up to them & see what they suggest.
They keep me going on the regular basic.
I see all specialist & I know my rates will be going up soon.
I will be 72 in June. I'm getting up there.

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You are still a youngster. After a while it appears the docs keep us on a treadmill for repeat visits treating the illness rather than offer a cure. Much like today's pharma.

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Feb 28, 2022
In reply to @kenc "You are still a youngster. After a while it appears the docs keep us on a..." + (show)
@kenc

You are still a youngster. After a while it appears the docs keep us on a treadmill for repeat visits treating the illness rather than offer a cure. Much like today's pharma.

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You got that right.
My life revolves around doctors.

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 1, 2022
In reply to @kenc "As always, there is a risk to benefit for any medical treatment. Why it is best..." + (show)
@kenc

As always, there is a risk to benefit for any medical treatment. Why it is best to always consult w/ your doctor or 2.

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What is the difference between a pain pump & the spinal cord stimulator?

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 1, 2022
In reply to @martyk "I have chronic pain in my toes of my right foot from surgical scar tissue and..." + (show)
@martyk

I have chronic pain in my toes of my right foot from surgical scar tissue and nerve damage from 2 prior surgeries. during the trial period, which lasts 5 to 7 day trial period before they insert the battery (generator) in your body. They say if you get 50% relief wth the trial, you should get a permanent one installed. I'm not sure if I got 50% but the doctor and the Boston Scientific representative kind of convinced me to get the permanent one. I think I got only 25% relief. Plus with Boston Scientific you have a little parathesia that bothered me. After 2 months I had the permanent removed. Not a big deal. Perhaps in hind sight I should have gave it more time. With Boston Scientific you have to charge the battery every day for about 30 minutes. There are other spinal cord stimulators, i,e. Abbott, Nevro and Stimwave. My problem was in my foot (toes) maybe Boston Scientific is not the best for chronic pain in the feet. Perhaps you should interview other doctor's who do the other devices. Ask to talk to a few of their patients who had SCS installed at least 6 months ago. Some doctor's will give you phone numbers to talk to them to see how their experience was. I'm interviewing other doctors before I make my next move. Good luck!

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What do you do for pain relief?
I use to be able to function & now I am getting to wear I just want to sit down bc the pain hurts so bad.

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martyk | @martyk | Mar 1, 2022

I get prescription 5% lidocaine patches e (large) box of 30. Around 7pm every night, I cut one in half. One goes on over the toes and one the opposite way. Then I wrap them in medical tape to keep them in place overnight. Then I put a sock on and then wrap it in an ice pack that is secured with velcro. That seems to give me some relief.

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kenc | @kenc | Mar 1, 2022
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@tigreyes2004

What is the difference between a pain pump & the spinal cord stimulator?

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The pain pump injects narcotics and similar medication into your system while the cord stimulator attempts to disrupt pain messages from the brain using electrical impulses.

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