Newbie Needs HELP
 

L4/L5 Fusion on April 15, 2010. Previously had 2 discectomies that failed. Prior to that had 3 Caudal Injections that Failed. Have done the PT, waste of time for me. Constant Pain, even though I take all those meds. I have done everything my neurosurgeon has asked of me, so I am frustrated, in pain, depressed....and basically turning into a basket case!!
I take 13 pills a day at the moment, but have been prescribed many things I probably shouldn't have been. Next Neurosurgeon appointment is November 12 2010. He is talking about a Spinal Cord Stimulator, however recently have read about pain pumps.

Please Help the Newbie. What are your opinions and WHY?

SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR------OR------PAIN PUMP?

First wanted to say welcome to Neuro Talk!!

I have had three fusion...two years since the last one. I have never used a Spinal Cord Stimulator...don't know their success rate. I do know that I would be looking in any direction I could to be out of pain if needs be. I still have pain however I'm able to manage it pretty well most of the time.

We do have a Forum for Spinal Disorders & Back Pain...the link is below. Hope all goes well...let me know how things go....

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

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Welcome aboard!!!
 

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug: