Thread: Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:03 PM
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Default Cervical spinal cord stimulator
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Originally Posted by spord View Post
I was in a car accident that really messed up my neck on October 13,2008. I have had many Radio Frequency Nerve Ablations, in fact I have had two different procedures in the last month for C2,C3,C4,C5,& C6, on the right and left side. I wear an exterior neuromuscular stimulator/TENS unit daily. I still feel terrible. My pain management doctor recommended the Boston Scientific SCS implant. Has anyone had success with this in the "C" section of their spinal cord? Feedback on any brand would be appreciated. I just started using the tool of others who suffer like I do and it has been helpful. Of course the pain meds help but I was told this SCS could cut them down by 50%. I would like to hear some feedback. Thanks.

Welcome to this site.

I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my cervical spine in June. It was implanted for facial pain. The leads entered at C5/C6, but I think my doctor set them up higher in my spine. I am having great relief and the recovery has gone smoothly. I am now off all of my anti-siezure medications that I was taking for the pain. I still take a Cymbalta at night time.

My stimulator is a Boston Scientific SCS implant. The program that the rep set in the operating room has been the most effective.

Let me know if you have any questions - we are here to help.

Emelie
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