[cinmarc]

I just went through having the Medtronic Test Stimulator implanted by my Pain Doctor. He claims he had a hard time implanting the wires because of my excessive scar tissue from the previous 3 back surgeries. Now that they are in, the Medtronics rep has had to adjust the stimulator 2 days in a row because settings never are constant. In order to get to areas of pain she has to increase the vibration to an uncomfortable level where the left side is different from the right. I talked to my Doctor yesterday and he said that maybe Medtronic is not for me and that is why there are different mfg to choose from. I think he wants to try St Jude now. I am so confused as to whether I should now go back into an operating room and get new implants to do another test. I can use some opinions as to whether I should do another trial, has someone out there been through the same issues, and last I am asking all of you what mfg to user if I have a choice.

cinmarc