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Comments (236)
Ha, ha! That's a lot of questions. Let's see. The pump sits in the right front...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092223/
I originally had a Medtronics scs, but ... the battery replaced with a NEVRO scs ... Are you confusing pain stimulator with ... I had the SCS removed last month.
Discussion: My doctor doesn't find a spine problem; what else could it be?
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 23 7:32am
Hi Tam, My trial was proposed by my surgeon a few years ago. At that time,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084304/
injections, also recommended a Spinal Cord Stimulator ... complete the placement of the permanent SCS ... trial, I chose to go forward with the SCS
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 10 11:38am
I do have that and when it flares, my SCS doesn't help. My implant helps my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086618/
do have that and when it flares, my SCS ... mostly resolved after 14 years with the stimulator
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 14 8:11am
So, I did have my old spinal cord stimulator removed about a month ago. I am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086752/
So, I did have my old spinal cord stimulator ... am considering a trial of another SCS ... those of you who have had another scs ... Scientific Wave rider is the highest rated scs
Discussion: Pain pump failure
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Jun 14 10:14am
I have an Abbott spinal cord stimulator, placed in February 2023. it was the newest device,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091538/
I have an Abbott spinal cord stimulator ... and I then made plans to have the SCS ... There are five SCS companies, and I
Discussion: Learning about spinal cord stimulator and any information.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 22 7:43am
My late husband had a SCS and experienced great results. Of course he had the trial...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086832/
My late husband had a SCS and experienced ... with him very well on getting the stimulator ... He had the Nevro SCS.
Discussion: Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 14 11:53am
About 14 years of pain ago, my internal medicine Doc said “you have multilevel arthritis of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080537/
massage, and placement of a Spinal Cord Stimulator ... right except for the addition of the SCS ... And certainly the SCS is not a miracle ... combination of Cymbalta, Lyrica and the SCS ... the combination of the 2 meds plus SCS
Discussion: Chronic Buttock Pain
Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles
Posted: Jun 4 8:24am
Good Morning, After a spinal fusion from L5-S1 in 2015, I had a disc slippage in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077678/
was consulted about a spinal cord stimulator ... I learned about a SCS from a seminar ... management doctor recommended Abbott SCS ... If you strongly consider a SCS, there
Discussion: Spinal pain management
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: May 30 8:42am
I agree with the previous posts: a good neurosurgeon, the recovery with the paddles takes time,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079361/
pain management and transferring the stimulation ... There are a number of companies for SCS ... I knew about SCS six years ago, but ... post mentioned, do your research, the SCS
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 2 8:45am
Bless anyone who gets relief from a spinal cord stimulator. I had absolutely no luck with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076063/
who gets relief from a spinal cord stimulator ... But the SCS gave me zero relief. ... neck pain who had good results with SCS ... back pain recently had the same Nevro SCS ... help anyone considering a spinal cord stimulator
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: May 28 4:01am
I fell skiing 8 years ago, landing hard on my lower back and buttocks. That year...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065940/
2018 I had a Medtronics spinal cord stimulator ... In 2022 I had the Medtronics SCS battery ... I am having the nonfunctional SCS removed
Discussion: Aren't you tired of living and waiting for things to get better?
Support Group: Depression & Anxiety
Posted: May 11 9:30am
Have you tried a TENS unit? My doctor wasn't that supportive about the SCS but I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075625/
wasn't that supportive about the SCS ... painful but I have not increased the stimulation
Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulator Removal
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: May 27 10:06am