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02-20-2015, 11:02 PM | #191 | ||
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First of all you will have to check with your pain consultant whether you are a candidate for a spinal cord simulator (SCS). If he/she felt you might be a good candidate; the first thing would be to have a trial which the doctor would arrange. Usually a physiological test is necessary before the actual trial is approved. There are many here who will post additional information. I, myself, had a trial for the stimulator; but it wasn't successful so I do not have a SCS. I noticed you had posted on another thread about having to sleep in a recliner because you are in so much pain. I have 24/7 pain as well in spite of around the clock Oxycontin and additional meds. I use Ambien CR which the generic is Zolpidem. Thankfully, because of this medication, I am able to sleep 5-6 hrs. without pain. Not sure whether this is available in the UK; but it really has been a godsend for me. Wishing a day with less pain. Gerry |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Mark56 (07-27-2015), PamelaJune (02-26-2015) |
02-21-2015, 02:17 PM | #192 | |||
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Steps to determine whether stim trial is right for you are tentative, minimally invasive, and the true best way to learn whether a leap toward stim implant is right. Your consultant can guide you. Yes, a psychological analysis is mandatory- frankly as a means to ferret out unrealistic expectations. The implant trial itself can be a pain, as leads will be tentatively inserted to the epidural space. Even so, I found dramatic relief from that very process, because once the temporary stim signals were activated, I experienced pain relief in a very real way.
My trial was successful. I gained the full implant now 4 1/2 years ago, and for the lower part of my body so addressed, I AM THRILLED with results. Stay here. You are absolutely welcome. All of us can chime in on your thoughts and questions. Gerry- kudos to you for the great welcome to Floyd! But then you ARE such a welcoming supportive spirit! M56 |
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02-26-2015, 01:45 AM | #193 | |||
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Hi Floyd, do get yourself a good pain management specialist, they can be the real difference between surfing and living. If they think an SCS is way to go, then you will have a trial which as Mark says is minimally invasive and if that goes well about a month later they will do the permanent unit. You will need to fit a certain profile in order for it to be considered so don't be disheartened if on your first enquiry it is rejected, keep asking.
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07-27-2015, 05:34 PM | #194 | |||
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So sorry about the results of your surgery. So very sorry.
I'm sure that we are all guilty of over doing it. You were doing so much, if not all, of the work. Even if you didn't do the bending..., just being on your feet that long! Take care, Irene Quote:
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02-14-2016, 02:10 AM | #195 | |||
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So as a gift to me, I rejoined the gym. Full membership with unlimited access to equipment and the pool. And the best news, they allowed me to renew on my previous membership number allowing me to keep my bronze membership level. Bronze represented 5 years membership, I'm really chuffed, had a good laugh when I went in and scanned my number, my photo from when I joined came up on screen, the receptionist looked at it and said wow you haven't changed. The photo was taken in 2007!
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02-14-2016, 01:51 PM | #196 | |||
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way to go getting yourself going found a walking partner she is my age colon cancer survivor she having a colostomy bag is a challenge she is up every morning at six and goes for a walk as the weather gets better i would like to give it a try again ENJOY love me
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06-05-2016, 11:58 PM | #197 | |||
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Met with my rep again last week, she has upped the ampage again and added new programs. She did that the day before I had the nerve root sleeve injection, facet injection and epidural flush so it will be hard to determine exactly what is/has made the difference but today, pain levels are much more bearable.
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06-06-2016, 12:18 AM | #198 | |||
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So glad it was more bearable with adjustment. I have to admit stim is not perfect as a solution....but it does help me, and more than that, others as well.
Pain spikes? Still part of my life, especially when I overdo. Strangely enough, given the odd nerve makeup I live, I 'll be sitting, standing, or lying down and one or another of my legs will experience electric shock sensation....and even jump/jerk. It is kind of embarassing in work or social situations, but folks usually understand. I truly hope pain resolves to tolerable levels without invasive intervention. Praying all the best, M56 |
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06-06-2016, 05:26 AM | #199 | |||
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Oh yes, those electric like nerve shocks are quite the treat. Come out of nowhere, no rhyme or reason, just wham and I suddenly look like I'm surfing a breaker, arms spread wide, knees bent and eyes wide.. Usually accompanied by a loud OH! Definitely the nerves, nothing to do with the stim in case anyone wonders.
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06-08-2016, 08:59 PM | #200 | ||
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Just wondering how you are sure this is something not caused by the stim. The only thing I experience sometimes is a spike in level of pain; but these nerve shocks are something quite different. Curious???? Gerry |
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