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Old 10-28-2010, 07:09 AM
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Hi Rrae ~ I'm a spiney and chronic painer and I have had the spinal cord stimulator ~ I had it implanted for 6 months, but due to other problems I had to have it removed. But I can tell you that it HAS been a live saver for THOUSANDS of people!!! First you have a trial period so you can see if it will work for you. If it does work, then they go ahead and implant it. It is worth trying ~ you could get your life back, and not have to take as many meds. You will still need some medictions, but not as many.

I'm so sorry you're suffering so much. Why not give the stimulator trial a try? I would if I were you. I wish you the very best of luck!! I hope it works for you. God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.



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