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Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Has anyone went for spinal cord stimulator implant? If so, what are your thoughts and how do you like it? Going for SCS in about 3 weeks and I’m nervous but not because I know I’ll be getting some pain relief.

posted May 16, 2019
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am on day three of my St Jude/Abbott SCS trial, and it seems to be helping. My three goals are
1.to get 50% pain relief
2. To decrease pain med
And 3. To be able to sleep through the night.

posted June 9, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes, I've had one put in, the Abbott or St Jude Stim. I had great relief until scar tissue is pushing it away from the area. Make sure you have great surgeons, be sure to be clear about the pain areas. I took a black marker and wrote on myself to show them. Since the scar tissue is interfereing, I have to have other treatments???
But I was excited with the results. If you have problem with scare tissue, you may have problems. Tell the doctor.

posted May 21, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi, I have issues with scar tissue as well. They just put my on a medication that reduces scar tissue, I've had over 12 abdominal surgeries and I have gotten a lot of scar tissue.

posted May 23, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Jen, that is amazing news about your friend! So happy to hear that he’s able to walk now! Gives me hope that this will work!

posted May 18, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I had a friend who had this done and it was nothing short of a miracle. He was able to freely walk out of hospital without his wheelchair.
Hope you have great results!!!

posted May 16, 2019

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