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Originally Posted by thezyne
Sorry to hear about everyones bad reactions and experiences to the implant!!
I myself and an SCS implant waiting to happen. I'm having my surgical consult later today in regards to this.
This is my 3rd back surgery in about 30 months. An L5/S1 discectomy hemi-laminectomy in May of 2008, recovered wonderfully and was doing great. Managed to fall while playing with my dog, that laid the ground work for surgery #2. Another L5/S1 discectomy/full laminectomy this time.
I've never been right since the second surgery. I have as of a while back been diagnosed with failed discectomy/laminectomy syndrome .. so needless to say, I'm bummed.
I read one of your guys' posts about levels of tramadol, neurontin and so forth getting out of control. Guys, if that's all you take, I envy you! 100mg of morphine sulfate 3 times/day, anywhere from 8-12 vicodin ES for the accute pain, and of course 600mg neurontin/3 times day.
So with this said, SCS is my last shot at dealing with this pain. I work in IT managing a very large corporate network so keep my head functioning is a must. The implant is my only option for staying off disability at this point.
I'd like to hear some more of your input on this. Especially from ya'll with the problem implants. I am personally very excited about this as conventional drug therapy is far from effective on my pain levels or something I can live with as a professional .. or my employer!
Thanks in advance!!
Nick
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Welcome to NT! Glad you found this wonderful forum! You will get much support and encouragement here.....
The thread you happened upon is dated December 2008, and alot has happened since.....
There has been a whole new sub-forum created and there are many exciting things going on there! Here is the direct link to get you there:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...ysprune=&f=118
The SCS/Pain Pump forum is listed in the main menu as a sub-forum in the "Medications" section
Good Luck with your appointment today! Keep us updated!
There are many more 'success stories' coming to the boards now, so please don't be 'jaded' by the negative testimonies...
It truly has helped several get their lives back......but yes, like the others have shared, it also has disappointed some...
It's a very individualized treatment option and no two can really compare.
Hope to see you at the SCS forum....
There are several folks there who are really cool and 'fun' to hang out with.
I really encourage you to check out Mark56's posts.....he sounds alot like you in the way he is getting his life and career back....
Have you been diagnosed with RSD? Lotsa fantastic folks here at the RSD forum as well! You'll get much support, no doubt!
God Bless!
Rae
