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Old 02-15-2011, 04:51 PM #1
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I posted you without putting your name on it. See below for a reply aimed at your dad. Ginnie
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New to site and already have had some questions answered. I also dont feel so alone when I read about others in similar situations. Thanks for sharing! Pam Z.
I looked into this also. I have Neuropathy due to failed back surgery now with the extra bonus of severe osteoporosis in the lumber spine. At 47 it seems very overwhelming.

I've checked with a couple of people that i know that have implants, and it doesn't look like that's the answer. If you have any other info to share please do. Most people can't begin to imagine how difficult it is or how painful it can be. Best of luck to you.
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I felt the same way about SCS, but after the trial I found that it would work for me, 65/45 was my guess A trial is a trial, If you are like me I will try anything once, I understand the pain, I think everyone at this site does !!!




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I looked into this also. I have Neuropathy due to failed back surgery now with the extra bonus of severe osteoporosis in the lumber spine. At 47 it seems very overwhelming.

I've checked with a couple of people that i know that have implants, and it doesn't look like that's the answer. If you have any other info to share please do. Most people can't begin to imagine how difficult it is or how painful it can be. Best of luck to you.
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I've had my scs since 2003. I've had 8 back surgery's and 2 two scs surgerys. If it wasn't for the scs, I wouldn't be able to walk, work or exercise. Unfortunately I now have the Thoracic problems with disc, which this unit does not help. Mine controls both legs, and lower back. The arachnoiditis I suffer from is almost painless, unless I totally over due it, due to the scs. If I don't have it on, withing 1 hour I"m in a level 10 pain. So yes, this unit is wonderful.
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Hi,

I had a pain stimulator implant in 2008 and it worked great for the targeted area for a while. I recently had everything taken out so MRI's could be done and then they put a new IPG with paddles in the epidural space. Because the new paddles didn't work for my migraines and neck pain, they did help my shoulder and limbs, I had a modification to treat two more areas. With the new areas the battery isn't working as expected so the relief is minimal. Now they are playing with programming and if that doesn't work I may need either a second small battery or a replacement to a bigger battery like the one I had in the first place. While looking for answers I see the company that makes my stimulator is having big problems. I trusted them because they did a good job the first time and the rep. is awesome but I should have done my research, they were bought out a few years ago and seem to have continuous problems (search FDA recalls before you pick).
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Hi all,

Im after some advice if anyone could help?
I suffer from chronic lower backpain with peripheral pain in my legs, does anyone know if the SCS will have any affect on my back pain as ive heard it is good for peripheral but might not work on the main back pain...

Anyone have any thoughts?
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Im after some advice if anyone could help?
I suffer from chronic lower backpain with peripheral pain in my legs, does anyone know if the SCS will have any affect on my back pain as ive heard it is good for peripheral but might not work on the main back pain...
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SCS & Pain Pumps now have their own subforum in the Medications & Treatments forum. See:
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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!
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I dont hear much about the implants, would also like to know more about them, getting my first lumbar fusion soon
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I am interested in the spinal cord stimulator.My doctor
has suggested this option for me.I would like to hear
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