Thread: Nevro senza
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Old 05-31-2013, 07:01 AM
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Default re: spinal cord stimulator

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Originally Posted by PerthMum View Post
Hi everyone, I had the HF Nevro senza implanted 11 days ago. I am having a lot of problems with pain at the battery site. Has anyone else had this problem?
I have had mine since 2008, has done an excellent job up to now. Yes my battery site is uncomfortable, mine is located in my left buttock. It has migrated upwards to the skin surface over the years. It can get painful at times. Also whilst charging gets very hot at site even producing a red raised area at times.
Now experiencing longer charge times, I charge every Wed evening used to take a couple of hours from half charged, now taking over 8 hours.
Seeing a specialist in June to have it checked out. Was told the battery should last 9 years at best but was informed due to my chronic condition, I may experience less time, the later has proven to be true. I never turn it off, the "layover" effect I have read from some users does not apply to me. When its off, two to three hours later I'm in acute pain again.
My stim has given me around 50% reduction in pain, enough for me to cope with no medication. I waited 5 years to get this implanted due to fear from more surgery. Once installed wish I had done it earlier.
It does not touch lower back pain, only radicular pain. I was informed of this at the time. The mechanical pain from my implants for fusion you just have to accept. The reduction in leg, foot buttock pain is worth the surgery.
I hope this helps someone. I will update after my appointment in June, looks like I may need a new battery.
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