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My doc recommends a spinal chord stimulator. Are they uncomfortable when implanted?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118646/

My doc recommends a spinal chord stimulator

Discussion: Back Injuries & Treatment - Introduce Yourself

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2016

Also look into a spinal cord stimulator implant. I'm not a candidate because my spine is...

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Also look into a spinal cord stimulator

Discussion: Scoliosis and Chronic back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2016

Hi. So happy to find this group. I have severe scoliosis, spinal stenosis and nerve damage...

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I have severe scoliosis, spinal stenosis ... Not a candidate for implanted spinal ... cord stimulator.

Discussion: Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Oct 4, 2016

Welcome, Jenn! I am sorry that you are struggling with back and hip pain...I am too!...

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and herbs to chiropractic work and spinal ... that is put into the muscles...this stimulation

Discussion: Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Oct 4, 2016

I have been trying to find a med for peripheral neuropathy pain for several years. I've...

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I don't want to have the spinal cord ... stimulator implanted because it would

Discussion: Neuropathy pain in my left foot and lower left legs

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 9, 2016

I am so glad to have found this site. I have has Diabetic Neuropathy for probably...

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About 7 years ago, I was told the Spinal ... Cord Stimulator should help because ... That is kind of what the Stimulator ... My Stimulator battery needed to be replaced ... so my Doctor told me about a new Stimulator

Discussion: Chronic pain - Let's talk

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Apr 9, 2016

I agree regarding TEMS and spinal cord stimulator, early on the doctors told me if the...

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I agree regarding TEMS and spinal cord ... stimulator, early on the doctors told ... TEMS does not work neither will the stimulator ... I have heard of those who feel the stimulator

Discussion: Chronic pain - Let's talk

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Apr 8, 2016

I take Lyrica as well, but at a much higher dose.....300mg 4xday for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy....

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I had two spinal stimulators placed

Discussion: Complex regional pain syndrome or reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Mar 23, 2016

I haven't heard of that therapy but have been trying for years to stifle the neuropathic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69879/

There is a new spinal procedure that ... stimulates the nerves properly with

Discussion: Lidocaine intravenous treatment - peripheral neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 3, 2012

I had the Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator System implanted and Mass. Gen'l two years ago. Nothing...

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I had the Abbott Spinal Cord Stimulator

Discussion: Has anyone had a abbot spinal cord stimulator put in?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Hello, I am 75 and in my 12th week of Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator and...

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my 12th week of Boston Scientific Spinal ... Cord Stimulator and as I write this ... tight muscles, especially down my para-spinal

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hi mumsa48!! I have gastroparesis, Crohn`s, SIBO and osteoporosis. I had seven spontaneous vertebral fractures that...

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In 2020 they implanted a SCS (spinal ... cord stimulator).

Discussion: What can I take to help with osteoporosis since I have gastroparesis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 12 1:13pm

I hear you! We could be the same person with so many pain similarities. My biggest...

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Spinal cord stimulator helped quite

Discussion: Do opioids help with your chronic pain? - Successfully?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jan 24 10:34am

Hi- Archie here-- this has been a great discussion and Heisenbrrg hit most points I would...

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step, I’m getting a Boston Scientific Spinal ... Cord Stimulator on Feb 25. can’t wait

Discussion: Have you had a Pain Pump removed??

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Feb 2 10:31am

I am not familiar with salvage radiation and thus need to be careful about my comments...

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designed bed for you to lie in during a simulation ... sensitive areas such as the brain, eyes, spinal

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I am a 69-year-old young man who has chronic back and leg pain. My L5 &...

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pain management doctor suggested a spinal ... cord stimulator. ... anyone had any side effects from a spinal ... cord stimulator?

Discussion: Is there a group here for spinal cord stimulator recipients?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

@morkat, i agree. when it comes right down to it. it's our decision in the end....

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extensive research on options. this spinal ... stimulation is the best choice right

Discussion: 6 Different Back pain problems.

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Feb 10 3:05pm

I haven’t tried that, and I haven’t tried the serious stuff being offered… methadone, ketamine, spinal...

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being offered… methadone, ketamine, spinal ... cord stimulation.

Discussion: Likelihood that the pain will progress or stop?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 11 6:27pm

Hello amvrdv102487. I know that you have had ACL reconstruction, while I had a TKR so...

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effective, I have now moved on to a spinal ... cord stimulator.

Discussion: Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?

Support Group: Joint Replacements

Posted: Feb 11 3:54pm

Yep. Diagnosis of small fibre neuropathy. So painful and crippling. Still chasing appropriate treatment. Hoping to...

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Hoping to try spinal cord stimulation

Discussion: Looking to connect with people who have non-diabetic neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 3 2:51am