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Since the Minuteman procedure with the interspinous spacer has not helped my pain at all, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875840/

my physician regarding having the Spinal ... Cord Stimulator procedure done.

Discussion: Interspinous Process Spacers for spinal stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

My spinal cord stimulator blocks my pudental nerve entrapment pain. But sometimes the setting has to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972797/

My spinal cord stimulator blocks my

Discussion: Pudendal Nerve Entrapment/Neuropathy/Damage

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

Hi Bill, my name is Sean, I have a spinal cord stimulator fittted since October 2012,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246197/

Hi Bill, my name is Sean, I have a spinal ... cord stimulator fittted since October

Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

In 2 days I am scheduled for the "test" Spinal cord stimulator. Wondering why you also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971993/

am scheduled for the "test" Spinal ... cord stimulator. ... Does the stimulator itself not block

Discussion: What type of doctor do you get your PN care from?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Do you mean the Medtronics, Boston Scientific or? Many brands and names. I have a Medtronics...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/234591/

I have a Medtronics spinal cord stimulator

Discussion: Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 13, 2021

I have lumbar spinal stenosis and have been in pain for over 10-years. I've had multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850123/

I have lumbar spinal stenosis and have ... told me my only option is to have the Spinal ... Cord Stimulator implanted. ... cord injuries as a result of this Spinal ... cord stimulator.

Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

If the ablations do not work, you might consider a trial of a spinal cord stimulator....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126777/

work, you might consider a trial of a spinal ... cord stimulator.

Discussion: Back and leg pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

I had a spinal cord stimulator for a couple of years. Unfortunately it didn’t help me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944687/

I had a spinal cord stimulator for a

Discussion: Recent L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

@bocabird I have a friend who has had 2 surgeries on L2, 3, 4, that area....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435809/

Spinal cord stimulator, etc.

Discussion: I've had 3 Prolia shots and now have pain in both legs since April

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

I had spinal cord stimulator implanted about 10 years ago. Three times. And it never worked....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402316/

I had spinal cord stimulator implanted

Discussion: Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Scuffy 1. Thanx for the heads up, and will keep that in mind if I need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297745/

Mine won't be a spinal cord stimulator

Discussion: Stim wave procedure for chronic abdominal pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

@confused1955 A spinal cord stimulator sends, or interrupts the messages sent from the brain to whatever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/156232/

@confused1955 A spinal cord stimulator

Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 23, 2017

I’ve been told by 2 neurosurgeons and my neurologist to NOT have a Spinal Cord stimulator....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832362/

neurosurgeons and my neurologist to NOT have a Spinal ... Cord stimulator. ... severe neuropathy…I hear more about spinal

Discussion: Alcohol Neuropathy???

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Hello there @rivermaya34, how are you doing? Did you go through with the spinal cord stimulator...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775825/

Did you go through with the spinal cord ... stimulator implant?

Discussion: RSD/CRPS

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

It made me constipated. I had to take Metamucil before bedtime, then I'd be fine. I'm...

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off Gabapentin now and rely on my spinal ... cord stimulator implant along with

Discussion: Does Gabapentin have any side effects?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

The idea of a spinal cord stimulator was a good decision. Has anyone heard of Vertiflex?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/294750/

The idea of a spinal cord stimulator

Discussion: Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

I have been dealing with painful peripheral neuropathy for about 10 to 12 years. My main...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91395/

Anodyne therapy, Acupuncture and Spinal ... Cord Stimulator. ... I am on a new and improved Spinal Cord ... Stimulator now. ... Cord Stimulator will help.

Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 10, 2016

Originated in lower back and buttocks after a ski fall in 2016. Pain was well managed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070381/

Pain was well managed with meds and spinal ... cord stimulator until 2021 when all

Discussion: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD): Want to connect

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 18, 2024

I have 2 bulging disc's in lumbar and S1. A herniated disc midback. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712363/

Then he suggested a spinal cord stimulator