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Originally Posted by Rrae
Hello
I am wondering if there are many here who have interest in these implantable units for chronic pain?
It seems there are more and more folks coming to the board looking for info on these units. For some reason, especially lately, it seems doctors are practically forcing people to get these units.
I am scheduled to get the SCS later this month.
I usually post on the RSD forum, as there are quite a few folks there with the stimulators and/or pain pumps.
We have put in a request to open a new forum or subforum specifically for discussion on this topic.
Are there many here on the Spinal and Back Pain forum who would be interested in having this forum? If so, would you be willing to share your stories and experiences for the benefit of those seeking out this information.
Reason for asking, there are SCS posts scattered throughout a few other forums and it would be very convenient to have a forum that people could go to without having to do a 'search' on all the other forums.
People are very hungry for info on this!
Thank you all
Rae
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My name is Anthony and I am a 43 Year old Male. I was an extremely active Weekend warrior. In 2010 I was diagnosed with a tumor on my spine. I was advised to have it removed. I had the surgery and my entire life changed for the worst. After surgery I was left with blunt nerve trauma scar tissue and severe chronic pain. The pain started at the surgical spot wentdown my spine and radiated to my left abdoman. It was determined that another surgical procedure was not an option. My strong will allowed me to return to work for a few months. Than I could no longer answer the bell and went out sick..From 6 16 2012 I was under the care of pain management..Pain pills..Facet blocked shots. Epidurals..radio frequency ablation..Nothing worked..I than became a candidate for a spinal implant trial.In April 2012 The procedure was scheduled. The doctor attempted to place the leads into my spine and failed...The scar tissue was impenitrable ..I thought I was never going to work or play again..I was so depressed. My doctor knew how badly I missed my life. He referred me to another pain management specialist..Dr.Sue DoOuro of Beth isreal in manhattan NY..She scheduled the same procedure..She was unabsorbed topenitrate the scar tissue but did a work around..she placed 2 leads in my spine one up and one down...She changed my life.The trial was a success..I was still utilizing pain medal but notas much...I was amazed. So was my family..I was no longer hand cuffed to my bed..I am one of the lucky ones...Dr. DoOuro than scheduled me for the perminant implant...The implant went in on 6-1-2012...The stitches were removed on 6-13 and miraculously ...I returned to work on 6-18..I am currently on modified duty but after a year of hopelessness ..I am a productive and extremely happy guy. I don't think I could ever do karate or play softball again..but I can go to work..go fishing and enjoy my family..I cant speak for anyone but myself but medtronics and Dr. DoOuro have given me my life back..I still take some pain medication but not nearly the amount I was taking before the implant..Thank you for reading my life changing story. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have..I must get some sleep now I must wake up for WORK at 5 am..