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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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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 23, 2023
In reply to @bjk3 "Many thanks for sharing this. It shouldn't surprise me, but I'll admit I was a little..." + (show)
@bjk3

Many thanks for sharing this. It shouldn't surprise me, but I'll admit I was a little taken aback. For so many reasons I am more and more uncomfortable with going through with the implant that my pain doctor has been recommending. The whole idea of manipulating the spinal cord is scary, and I am so thankful to have access to other options that do give substantial relief. As far as the kickback is concerned, it seems to me that it is a question of the intention of the doctor - whether he/she is convinced that this is the best option to produce the best outcome for the patient (and the kickback is a coincidence), or if the sole reason for its recommendation is just to make money at any cost. Your comment is much appreciated!

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What other options do you know about? Would like to know. Thanks

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 23, 2023
In reply to @bjk3 "Yes, the Tramadol is for pain. The instructions don't mention having to take it at the..." + (show)
@bjk3

Yes, the Tramadol is for pain. The instructions don't mention having to take it at the same time as the Pregabalin but I do take them at the same time, simply because it is easier. I have had good results with pain management doing this.
The PT does help with balance but not long-term. I think there is a certain amount of lightheadedness that Pregabalin causes in me so I am often not sure if I am off-balance because of the PN in my feet or the lightheadedness. Also, I don't think I mentioned that I get a chiropractic adjustment every month. Have been doing that for many years, way before any of this other came about. All my docs (pain, ortho, PC, podiatrist) are on board with good chiropractic care.

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What time of the day do you take the Tramadol and pregabalin. Morning or bedtime? I take 50 mg of pregabalin at bedtime and wanted to know your schedule

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 23, 2023
In reply to @asergio714 "I have a scs and it does work well for neuropathy in my feet" + (show)
@asergio714

I have a scs and it does work well for neuropathy in my feet

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Which brand? So you never had it in ur legs?

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bjk3 | @bjk3 | Apr 23, 2023
In reply to @bettyg81pain "What time of the day do you take the Tramadol and pregabalin. Morning or bedtime? I..." + (show)
@bettyg81pain

What time of the day do you take the Tramadol and pregabalin. Morning or bedtime? I take 50 mg of pregabalin at bedtime and wanted to know your schedule

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Hi Betty,
I take 50 mg of Pregabalin with 50 mg of Tramadol every morning about 8 a.m., and both again in the afternoon at about 3:30 - 4:00, and then again at night at about 11:30. I also take 0.5 mg of Ropinirole at 11:30 for restless leg syndrome. I'm a night-owl so I'm always up past midnight. My foot pain had kept me awake for many years but this regimen works well for me. Hand pain, which I never used to have, is often very bad in the morning until those 8:00 pills kick in, and then it is well controlled during the daytime.

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bjk3 | @bjk3 | Apr 23, 2023
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@bettyg81pain

What other options do you know about? Would like to know. Thanks

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Hi Betty,
I have a PT appointment every week, and as part of the therapy, I get deep-tissue laser treatments in both my hands and feet. If the laser isn't designed for deep-tissue, it doesn't work for me. If I go more than a week between treatments, the numbness in my feet is terrible even if pain doesn't increase, and so the chance of falling is greater.

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ssjohns | @ssjohns | Apr 24, 2023

Do you use any other devices such as TENS or at home heated foot baths with massage? Do you have any side effects with the pregabalin? My doctor has recommended this drug but after reading the common side effects I’m a little concerned as I already have most of them and don’t want to make it worse.

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ssjohns | @ssjohns | Apr 24, 2023
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@asergio714

I have a scs and it does work well for neuropathy in my feet

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I am considering this option because I have severe pain in my lower back and some in my legs and feet. Would you recommend this to others and would you do it again if you had to? I am not one that takes drugs as I am afraid of the side effects.

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martyk | @martyk | Apr 24, 2023
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@asergio714

I have a scs and it does work well for neuropathy in my feet

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What company manufactured the SCS device? How long ago did you have the permanent one implanted? I'm happy you got relief. Thanks

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carolann1952 | @carolann1952 | Apr 24, 2023

I have an Abbott nerve root stimulator implanted Feb 20th. On 3rd program. Seems to dramatically decrease low level pain from 5 to 1 but I still have intermittent spikes like lightning bolts. They are less frequent and not as sharp, also shorter in duration. Still taking Gabapentin 600mg tid and use med Marijuana at night. I'm a bk Amp for 6 years. My good foot is almost completely numb now.

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asergio714 | @asergio714 | Apr 24, 2023
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@martyk

What company manufactured the SCS device? How long ago did you have the permanent one implanted? I'm happy you got relief. Thanks

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Boston scientific

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