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Comments (308)
This is so terrible! I don't quite understand how this could have happened...but, there it is....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384931/
looked into devices like spinal cord stimulators ... I have had both and the scs worked well
Discussion: Intrathecal Pain Pump
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Sep 2 10:20am
Hello vraesolo68, I’m assuming your initial spine surgery in Oct ‘23 was a microdiscectomy/laminectomy. When that...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393687/
time, I had heard about spinal cord stimulators ... persisted enough that I had a spinal cord stimulator ... You will see many threads debating SCS
Discussion: Is there anyone suffering from nerve damage from l5 s1 fusion?
Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles
Posted: 4 days ago
I'm a 71 yr. old female with scoliosis. My spine does a slight bulge to the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386985/
He recommended a Spinal Cord Stimulator ... The SCS was a resounding success.
Discussion: Scoliosis
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Sep 4 11:02pm
As far as I know, I don't have SFN, but I do have an experience with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386436/
have an experience with spinal cord stimulators ... I had the Medtronics SCS trial and implant ... A new stimulator trial was attempted
Discussion: Experiences with Nevro HFX Adaptive AI neurostimulator implant?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Sep 4 9:58am
A "SCS" is probably a spinal cord stimulator, a device that is implanted and stimulates spinal...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391687/
A "SCS" is probably a spinal ... cord stimulator, a device that is implanted ... and stimulates spinal nerves. ... I did not post the original use of SCS ... what the original post meant by using SCS
Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Sep 11 1:20pm
Hi HB— I did get the SCS in Feb but it has been a major failure...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395383/
Hi HB— I did get the SCS in Feb but ... out my body is so sensitive to the stimulation
Discussion: Have you had a Pain Pump removed??
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: 2 days ago
Is the spinal nerve stimulation device also known as the spinal cord stimulator (SCS)? I am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355831/
Is the spinal nerve stimulation device ... also known as the spinal cord stimulator ... (SCS)? ... device, yet I am familiar with Abbott SCS ... many patients see the benefits of a SCS
Discussion: Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 25 7:26am
Hello Everyone, Here is my experience with SCS. I got approx 5 weeks of relief before...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367612/
Everyone, Here is my experience with SCS ... were most definitely not due to the Stimulator ... praying I can at least be as good as pre Stimulator
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 10 10:39am
@fmmartinez58 I am sorry that you had such a poor experience with your Medtronic SCS. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347861/
poor experience with your Medtronic SCS ... swapping the battery out for another SCS ... story shorter...I cannot have another SCS ... stimulator due to scar tissue buildup
Discussion: Anyone with a Medtronic Stimulator that they're not happy with?
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 14 9:14am
My NCS and EMG left me in terrible pain for about 4 days. I could barley...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373434/
i should never have been given a SCS ... hardware plus I couldn't ever use Stimulator
Discussion: Worse Neuropathy After EMG Test?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Aug 18 11:14am
Btw, I already know the answer to your question of "why do I still have pain...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334231/
suits me better, or maybe trying an SCS ... ... which after trying a DRG stimulator
Discussion: Switch from hydrocodone to Oxycodone?
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jun 24 12:20pm
I'm just at the beginning stage of getting a Spinal Cord Stimulation. Have even gotten to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367240/
beginning stage of getting a Spinal Cord Stimulation ... Do you think the SCS would be of any ... Do you think the SCS would stop the
Discussion: Has anyone had a abbot spinal cord stimulator put in?
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Aug 9 5:05pm
In 2023, I had an Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator placed in the spine. A laminectomy was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346300/
2023, I had an Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator ... In 2025, the SCS was removed for reasons
Discussion: Laminotomy
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 12 7:39am
The 2023 recovery from the spinal cord stimulator implant was eight weeks. No lifting or bending....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346793/
2023 recovery from the spinal cord stimulator ... When the SCS was removed, recover y
Discussion: Laminotomy
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 12 6:22pm
TAZZ, for now Pls DON'T be pressured...I was into a SCS...it was in for 11 months,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372532/
#39;T be pressured...I was into a SCS ... have spent the last year in bed from Stimulator
Discussion: Suggestions please
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 17 9:45am
Like I said previously , I have only had the Abbott SCS for 6 weeks. To...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370956/
previously , I have only had the Abbott SCS ... am trying to figure out it is the stimulator ... I have completely turned off the SCS ... idea that the problem is from the SCS
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 15 1:03am