Click on the link in the post Chemar provided right above your post and it'll direct you straight to the new SCS forum.
Lots of folks willing to share!
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Thanks for this info....my mom has severe spinal stenosis and I am so happy there are new alternate aids for back pain

I am sorry your mum is in pain, I hope that she can find some sort of relief soon,and I'm glad you have found something which you can now research and fingers crossed it leads to the relief she has been searching for. I know how hard life can be in pain and I'm glad I have found this site, because some of the information people have posted on here really helps. THANKS EVERYONE :

Hi I am new, My original leads have slipped, all that gets stimulated is the bottom of my butt now. They are planning to replace with paddle leads. Of course the surgeon made it sound like I would be up doing my weekend market in just no time. I do get excellent drug coverage, and my husband makes sure that if needed all I have to do is sit and smile while I sell my lotions and soaps. I want to know am I going to even be able to do that? Three more invasive incisions, but have had the rodeo before. . Thanks Kristina

Welcome!

I wish doctors would just do the paddles in the first place. there are SO many revisions being done because the percutaneous leads just don't seem to hold worth a hoot!
You'll be happy with the paddles I'm sure. they are much more secure.
Hopefully you'll have the stimulation back where it needs to be soon.

Come on over to the SCS forum! Here's the link to take you there:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...ysprune=&f=118

You'll get a lot more feedback there!

It's great to meet you!
Rae

I had my consult with my surgeon the other day for an implant. He is going to implant the St. Jude model. I was wondering if anyone has had used them and if so how does it work for them? I would also like to know how your surgeries went for anyone that will tell my about it. I am very nervous to have this done.
I have been with back pain for 12 years. The doctor said he will make a cut in the upper part of my back and make a few holes in bones to weave the wires through so they don't move. Then another cut at the bottom of my back for the stimulator. He said it could take up to 3 hours by the time they test/x-ray and finish. Does this sound about right? I would be greatful to hear from someone.
Toni

Yes, that's the process. From what you are describing, your surgeon will do the laminectomy procedure and probably insert paddle leads. By doing it this way, you will have a much less chance of your leads migrating. A lot of Dr's simply insert percutaneous leads, and end up having to go the route your Dr is going. Percutaneous leads are simply attached to the dura within the spine as opposed to being more secured thru the bone.
He knows what he's doing.

Please come check out the SCS forum where the active posting is.
Lots of good support and many testimonies!

Here's the link that takes you there:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...ysprune=&f=118

Rae

I had the disc between L4 and L5 removed a year ago. This helped until I took a fall last August. Currently I spend up to $400 a month on pain meds. I'm thinking of getting an implant later this year.
I'm hoping that anybody out there will let me know about their neuro stimulator implant experience. My medical team as given me the choice of three stimulator options, (St. Jude medical, Medtronic and Boston Scientific). Do have any thoughts about the three options?
Thank you