Neuro-stimulator

[tanglewood]

Has anyone had any experience with a neuro-stimulator implanted in the back? I am supposed to have a test in January where probes will be put near my spine; the wires will come out of my back for the test and if the stimulator doesn't help, then that's the end of that possiblity. If the test is successful in controlling my pain they will remove everything and wait three to four weeks until I'm completely healed; then they will implant the stimulator and wires and probes permanently. According to my pain doc the success rate is greater than 80%. I would sure love to hear from people who have had experience with the device. thanks

[jayneisaacs]

mine also amps up and down with certian movement at the waist! i hate mine because of all the problems it has caused in the7 months that i have had it. unexplainable severe belly cramps,placed in belly and interferes with seatbelt buckeling over it, menopause like symptons, cramps when charging it ect. it is history

[jayneisaacs]

yes u can have ct scans just no mri's

[jayneisaacs]

I had a 5 level neck fusion and thank the good lord i got 95% relief! thank god for the surgeon at riverside hosp. in columbus ohio rebecca brightman my neck is next to perfect. hope u can find relief for yours,its scarey when they told me they were taking my skull cap off to put hardware in but i couldnt move my neck or raise my arms

[jayneisaacs]

i was on meth at 1 point also after i totaled 2 vans and kept blacking out i was put on oxy cotin and now oxy morphine,lyrica,perks,and zanaflex. i had the stim put in ,in may and am having it removed 12/09/13. i am having severe belly cramps that the hosp and ct scan couldnt find anything wrong. i am going thru menopause like symptons. i hate sex no sex drive whatso ever. battery placement is coming thru belly skin,dr said it wasnt placed deep enough. still have lower back pain and left led syatica. to me after the research i have done and the problems i am having it is history!

[RunningMom]

I refused to have the trial.  I'm very leery of someone getting so close to my spine, especially in my neck.  I was told there was only a 50-70% chance of success rate for pain reduction.  I'm honestly happy I decided against it.  That was my personal decision.  Good luck.

I had 3 different surgeon opinions before making a decision.  It wasn't something I was taking lightly.

[imabird]

Your posting was a year ago, but in case other newbies had this question, I wanted to mention that I use rechargeable 9 volt batteries in my Interferential Unit. It's a 'LG Quad Combo' that does Tens, IF, MIC, and EMS. While I'm sitting (I work from home), I am plugged into the wall as when using the IF mode, it'll drain a 9volt (300mah) within an hour (hours using it in the Tens mode). I have many 9 volts charged up, ready to replace the drained one. (There are 500mah+ rechargeables out there, but above $15 a piece, those last longer than the typical 200mah 9 volts).

I'm currently waiting (today) to hear back from the Dr. for the Trial approval with my insurance company. They've been giving us a hard time to get me approved as I believe both the Trial and the real operation will cost up to $70,000, less insurance coverage, in my case, 80% covered).

I'm having to live with the interferential unit, and put it in the Tens mode when I go to bed (on battery). Am hoping to hear good news shortly. Good luck to everyone who has the unfortunate need for the Implant or Tens/IF .

Barry