Spinal stimulator

[P_neuropathy]

I am having a spinal stimulator implanted at the beginning of the year. I am excited because during the trial it allowed me to be virtually pain free and walk normally. I had almost given up hope, and now I have some....at least for now.

[BigBill]

Best of luck. I used one for a good while until I received a defibrillator implant for my heart. I have made do without since on the remote chance that they would conflict with each other. It will block your pain

[makemepainfree]

Can you tell me more about this implant as have spinal problem not heard of this beforr

[P_neuropathy in reply to makemepainfree]

Sure I will tell you what I know. First, I have had the final surgery two weeks ago and I have cut down on the Gabapentin by 1/3 and have almost no pain. Over time I will continue to wean off the meds.

The device is made by Medtronics. It consists of a battery/main unit and wires that go into the spinal column. It has a remote control that also charges the battery through the skin. Apparently the way it works is by interfering with the pain signals going to the brain. My brother is a doctor and was skeptical, but he checked more and knows my success and has changed his mind.

It is not a cure, but if I can live with little or no pain for a while...it’s worth it. In the end my nerves are still dieting and they don’t know why. This device is all about quality of life.

If you are not seeing a pain specialist, please do immediately. I waited 9 years too long.

[makemepainfree]

Thank you for information I am on pregabalin Lodine Diazapan citalopram longer shorter thyroxine amityptline I will discuss this implant with my gp kind regards T