Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Has anyone had a spinal cord stimulator,it has been one suggestion for my husband who is still suffering after 4 years after his first surgery, he has had a further op two years ago and is still suffering immense pain, has weakness in his leg and finds walking difficult and now needs a stick to walk with. I am hoping someone has had a spinal cord stimulator that has had similar condition as my husband because as I understand it it is only a minor op to implant. I think the other option is fusion which I have heard horror stories about, especially as he doesn't seem to have success with major ops. Thanks
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Guest khi
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paula170366 Guest
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Have you ever had problems with your charger being out of charge? Mine is and won't do anything. Not sure if missing something. Tried buttons but nothing sound wise either.
Guest paula170366
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Hi Paula, mine charges ok on the docking, but I do have to move it around a bit on my tummy as its position changed and it gets very warm also. Maybe the fuse has gone in your plug!! If it's a plug in charger? Sorry can't be of more help. Sue
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lungs70111 khi
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Trl khi
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I've just come across your inquiry. I am 5 weeks into my Nervo-Senza HF10 permanent implant. The symptoms and conditions you've described were very familiar. Since the neurostimulator implant procedure I've dropped in pain level from a high 8 to well below 3 on a 10 point scale. The only discomfort encountered at this point is at the implant site, but it is improving daily.
The procedure was done on an outpatient basis, it was slighty invasive, but lasted only about 4 hours from start to finish, including the recovery time of a little more than a hour. As noted the difference in pain levels is remarkable, a cane or walking stick, as well as, pain medication are no longer required or needed. This PDF document ( http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf13/P130022d.pdf ) contains detailed information that was very helpful in my decision to move forward with the procedure after the trial. As mentioned, there is some minor discomfort at the implant site and daily charging must be added in as a routine. Total recovery is estimated at 8 weeks, but daily routines, and activities are much easier to perform. In my opinion this was a decision well worth the consideration and implimentation.
Good luck.
Sujett Trl
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I'm trying to find a study not sponsored by the company that manufactures the device. I worked for an international medical device company and am aware of how inaccurate and misleading studies that are funded by the manufacturer can be. However, thank you for hte reply. The physician instruction manual from Nervo-Senza doesn't provide the credible and objective information I was seeking.
glxpassat Sujett
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lisa_77285 Sujett
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Mal609 Trl
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My Dr. is recommending the Nevro for my chronic pelvic pain going on 5 years now. Your comments were very helpful and I'm wondering how you are progressing since your post 2 months ago. Thanks.
fred92666 lisa_77285
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Please don't let him put any more in!! I have had two put in and removed !! They have only succeeded in ruining my back and my life!! It seems to be a game of chance on doctors part!! Good luck!!
lisa_77285 fred92666
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fred92666 lisa_77285
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It's very sad that they don't tell you the other side!! And I understand what it has done to him as I live with it every day!! It's frustrating and my pain is worse than it ever was!! They took the second one out and low and behold I have three new herniated discs and severe lower and upper spinal stenosis!! Why didn't they tell me that could happen? Then they tell you nothing more they can do to help!! I have had my fill of doctors!! I am however shocked at how many bad doctors there are!! I trust none of them anymore!!
socksmom fred92666
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Boy you have said it so correctly! When is FDA going to understand what is up with this so called "minimally" invasive procedure.! I am still trying to get answers of what is wrong wth me after over 6 months. Of course the answer is still the same, never heard of that....Too bad we are sometimes at their mercy, so to say! I know I have bad unreversible changes to my spine. I wish I would have never went this route. Be very careful when considering this. I as many others was not properly informed..
paulbklyn fred92666
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I hate recharging, the device, limits on exercise, thief alarms going off,
limits on medical treatments due to the fact this machine is fragile
Worst of all I hated this PAIN so I do This is all from a bout of shingles 2 1/2 years ago especially when I was treated the first day of the out break.
Wish you the best