Spinal cord stimulation

[legless7397]

Thought I would update on the above now that It has been in place since 2nd March 2015. I was offered the opportunity to have the above implanted into my lower back to try to reduce the severity of the phantom pains that I was getting in the feet that I do not have (bilateral below knee amputee) the implant has been in place for 3 months now and in that time I have been able to reduce the amount of pregabalin that I took from 450mg per day to zero and I am now going to start to reduce the amitriptyline that I take, the pains have not completely disappeared but the frequency and severity have certainly reduced, before this I would get what I described as something similar to being tazered in different parts of the foot and have not had a single instance since having this procedure.

I know it is not for everyone but the benefits that I have felt make me believe that it is something for people to discuss with medical practitioners if they feel that they may benefit from this.

[StrawberryCream]

Hi legless

Thanks for the update. Am really pleased for you that the procedure has definitely had a positive outcome for you. Maybe things could further improve yet??

Best wishes

[PRae]

I am so glad to hear someone has had a good outcome from receiving the stim. I contracted bacterial meningitis during my implant procedure. I would not expect anyone to shy away from this procedure, as I am apparently the one and only person this has happened to. I would greatly encourage everyone to research infection rates. Don't just take the doctors word for it that infections are rare. It almost killed me.

[MNClaireD Partner Meningitis Now]

Thank you for the update, really interesting to read how this is helping you,

Best wishes

[JustinP]

Hi Legless, I just wanted to say congrats on stopping the 'tazering', and I hope your advice can help others to avoid the same. It means so much to feedback on the positive steps we can take to improve life going forward

Be wishes Sir, Justin