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

[atonjr]

I've had a nero implant in my lower back and the doctor cut my Sciatic Nerve .My legs and feet are numb.I can't sit more then 3 minutes.I would never have it done again.Thanks to ST JUDES MEDICAL I'm cripplesd for life.
ED ATON

[Bibleman]

I've had the tempory and soon to have the permanent. With the temp I had to go back and have a program change to cover the thighs and shin areas. It was a simple proceedure and I had great relief. I hope something helps - sorry you're hurting.

[mapleshadefarm]

i've had the TENS unit for almost 3 months, and I have had amazing results with it. Getting about a 70% reduction in over all pain as well as only having to take 2 ..15mgs of morphine a day along with my fentynal patch every 48 hrs.  I have severe neurological pain every where from a rare reaction to a medication, along with back  and over all joint pain.
IWith just taking the 75mg fentnayl  every 48hrs and 6..15mg of morphine tablets per day for over 2 years  now. I am lucky if I got about a 30-40% reduction of pain.

BUT I have to STOP at least the morphine as I have crohns as well as diabetic gastroparesis.

I was told about the Neuro-stimulator and had high hopes of being approved by medicare and medicaid as that is all i have for insurance, as I have been disabled for 3 years now.

I am only 54 and I have a long life to lead, along with raising a 15 yr old daughter myself. Does anyone know if Medicare approves of the Neuro-stimulator? please.

Even though the TENS unit works awesome, I can not afford the 4-6 9volt batteries a day as the only way I get true relief is to have it on the IFC setting and then 1 9volt battery lasts about 1 hours.The least expensive I can find a 9volt is for $2.50 each so that is at least $12.50 a day just for the batteries x 30 days a month is $375 a month just for the batteries. BUT I am also only sent 2 packages of electrodes a month from Medeicare and those only last me at most 6 days total.

So even though the TENS unit has worked tremendously, not being able to get or afford the supplys is really hurting me. So that's why It was mentioned about the Nuero Stimulator...

So if anyone can help me I would appreciate it,,

Sally

[dtaylor1965]

I was told it was safe to have a CT and had have several up until July 2009 when I had one done on my abdomen and after several scans the girl told me we had two left and then I was done.  However, she went to do the 1st of the last two and I got an electrical shock that caused me to leap 3  feet off the table, the girl came out said sorry and it shouldn't happen again, to my yet last surprise It was worse then the first.  I was then paralyzed in my right leg and left should.  I was in the hospital 3 days for observations.  After 8 months the Neuro Surgeon replaced the battery pack that was damaged.  This didn't fix the problem, as I am still having stimulation to my heart and lungs.

[GREATFUL4]

I HAVE THE NEUROSTIMALATOR INPLANT, I LOVE IT & IT HAS HELPED ME ALOT, BUT NOW I AM EXPERIENCEING ALOT OF PAIN ON MY THIGHS AND LEGS. WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS ANY THOUGHTS ON THIS PROBLEMS. THANKS



GREATFUL

[starr_tacey35]

I did the trial and it was the worst experience I have had in a long time.  I felt them put the leads up my spine I actually screamed in the OR.  It was horrible.  Then the leads kept moving the whole 4 days and shifting.  I could not move my head even an 1/8 of an inch before it would shock me.  I wish you luck because I had no pain relief and my back and neck are now completly hypotonic and have had a migrain for the last 4 days since they took it out.  

Good luck,  Starr