I got the leads out today and oh my god the thing was actually helping! The pain is really bad now. I have an MRI next Thursday and right after I see a neurosurgeon then we will schedule the permanent one. And I showered!!! I feel like a new man.
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| Author: | justej [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
It's not working like I hoped it would. I still have a lot of pain in my ankle. I still have to walk with a crutch when I'm out. I'm pretty disappointed |
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| Author: | justej [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
I talked to my implant specialist. She said a lot of people realized it's helping when they take the trial leads out. I have reduced pain when I'm sitting and some when I'm walking. This is considered a success. I was just hoping for more relief. I haven't decided if I want the permanent one. |
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| Author: | 4wheeldave [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
I feel for you mate it is difficult. I had good relief with the trial so it was a no brainer for me I had the permanent one implanted as soon as they could do it. Now it took some time after the implant was done to get things right but eventually I found the right program. I had three of four months when it worked great but then one of the wires failed and I had to have a revision as they called it or in layman's terms I had the wire replaced. It's never hit the spot as good since and that's five years ago now. It's really disappointing for me because I know what it can do. Don't forget even if you have it done and a few months down the line you don't want it they can always take it out again. Hope you improve. 4wheeldave. |
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| Author: | mattwp [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
have i missed the name of this implant thing for pain also was it a pain doc that puts these in or a nuro doc please help |
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| Author: | justej [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
Mattwp - mine is the Boston scientific nerve stimulator implant. A pain doctor put my trial one in but a neuro doctor will do the permanent. Dave - thanks man for all your input. I think I will go ahead with the permanent one. Like you said I can always have them take it out later. It has helped I will say that. Maybe the permanent one will help me more. |
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| Author: | 4wheeldave [ Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
I think that's a good plan. |
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| Author: | justej [ Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
I got the leads out today and oh my god the thing was actually helping! The pain is really bad now. I have an MRI next Thursday and right after I see a neurosurgeon then we will schedule the permanent one. And I showered!!! I feel like a new man.
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| Author: | schoppy [ Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
WOW Thats great news that it was working on reducing the pain.  Schoppy |
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| Author: | justej [ Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
Thanks schoppy! I'm pretty excited.
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| Author: | Tarlton [ Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spinal nerve stimulation implant |
I hope it continues to help you |
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