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Ambershade

Updated 1mo ago

Considering a New Spinal Cord Stimulator: Advice Needed

Looking to possibly try another spinal cord stimulator. I've done everything with the exception of a pain pump.

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Based on the provided context, some individuals have had varied experiences with spinal cord stimulators. One person mentioned planning to do a trial run where wires are put into the spinal area befor...See More

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Ginnybug

4w

The spinal cord stimulator did not work for me. Had it in for over 10 yrs. Just had it removed to make MRIs easier. I have a pain pump which works well for me. I will not do another stim
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India1975

4w

The spinal stimulator worked great for me during the trial, but once it was implanted it didn't help at all (then I fell and it broke.) I just had a pain pump removed after 10 years with it. Now doing medicinal marijuana, and it's honestly just as helpful as any of the meds (including Fentanyl) that were in the pain pump

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