Oh Geesh! I'm so sorry you're going through this, and your story really scares me! My sweety's stim is in the back, but it's not Medtronics, it's Boston Scientific. He's been having quite a bit of pain the past couple of days, and he's feeling really down right now because his trial went so well, and it seems that the implant isn't helping as much as the trial did. I pray he doesnt end up having anything like this. My thoughts are with you, and congrats on the baby!