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got scs neuromodulation system

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paul96804
paul96804

basically 3 failed microdisc 2nd was to remove large fragment of bone from 

axilla nerve boy was that sore......3rd just for fun i think-dr in pain consultant diagnosed failed back surgery now have medtronic spinal cord stim but guess what ipg(battery) has tore through subcutaneous pocket and is now made its way towards  my spine -iam on more 

medication now than when this whole situation started 18 months ago

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  • patricia4866
    patricia4866 paul96804

    Posted

    Ouch Paul!!!!! I wasn't offered the SCS and very happy about that after reading your outcome. Sorry that you have had such a hard time with this. Good luck. Hope you feel better soon.

    Patricia

  • julie01285
    julie01285 paul96804

    Posted

    I am wondering whether a sacral stimulator  would me more effective controlling utis & neurogenic bladder  can't catheterise , stopping need for regular antibiotics also urgency & retention .

    Think it is problematic with pain which maty be 2/3 things.

    • adythewarrior
      adythewarrior julie01285

      Posted

      Hi Julie I'm going in for mine end of March, hope mine goes better im scared.
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