So disappointed in Nevro stimulator
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After injections failed in helping my sciatica leg pain any longer than 2 or 3 months I accepted the advice of my Pain Mgmt. doctor to try a spinal cord stimulator. I ran the brochure past my Neurologist and was informed that the recommended device would interfere with normal MRIs that I need for my MS. She recommended one made my Medtronix. My pain mgmt. doctor said that was fine but in the end they installed one made by Nevro, which required external charging with a paddle against my back, very difficult to do, where the Medtronix has a self contained battery.
The initial 1 week trial showed hope so the real device was installed. It too showed hope for about a week, then the pain returned. Initially Nevro was very responsive in adjusting the settings but it never helped much. Finally, like many folks on this forum, I stopped getting responses from Nevro. Finally, I had the stimulator removed because of the charging difficulty, ineffectiveness and complications in the MRIs. The Medtronix would have been easier to work with day to day but the downsides would be the same. My Neurologist told me that if the Nevro didn't work, the Medtronix would not have either. Bear in mind that the insertion and removal each required surgery leaving 2 scars in my back. To say I least I'm extremely disappointed and urge extreme caution to anyone contemplating getting one of these devices.
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