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Re: [Arachnoiditis] Spinal stimulator

hello
I was interested to hear about your trial of the spinal cord stimulator. I have had a stimulator since March 2002. I'm pleased to hear
 that your trial has been so successful.
I had had my arachnoiditis for 25 years and after more spinal operations and procedires than I care to count I was offered the choice 
of a spinal chord stimulator. It has given me my life back and while I can't climb mountains I can move around with a fairly pain free
existence. My stimulator has a battery which has a life of 7,000 hours so I'm told but when it wears out the battery has to be replaced.
It is controlled by an external hand unit to regulate the strength and spread of stimulation.
I'm pleased to hear that someone else has gained pain relief from a spinal cord stimulator.
 
bruce donaldson
wagga wagga
australia   
----- Original Message -----
From: jay
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 4:43 PM
Subject: [Arachnoiditis] Spinal stimulator

Greetings to one and all. I haven't seen too many postings on this site? I hope that means that
everyone is doing better!
My pain had become so intense that I agreed to have a trial implant of a spinal stimulator. It is
basically a wire lead inserted into the spine, leading to a small computer which has custom
programs designed to relieve my pain. The trial lasts for five days. If I get relief and want to
have  the permanent implant, they withdraw the single lead, wait for a couple of weeks, and then
implant two leads, and an implanted control computer, which has a rechargeable battery.
There is an external device which I can use to control the amount of current, and where it goes.
I'm very happy to say that so far it has worked wonders. I am able to stand for much longer
periods of time. The pain in my legs and feet has been replaced by a pleasant electrical stimulus.
I have until Monday to decide if I am going to keep it.
If anyone has had experience with this, I'd like to hear your experiences, even if they are
negative.
Kindest regards from Tampa,
Jay M.


Sat Dec 3, 2005 10:52 am

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Greetings to one and all. I haven't seen too many postings on this site? I hope that means that everyone is doing better! My pain had become so intense that I... 		jay
homesavers03
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5:44 am

hello I was interested to hear about your trial of the spinal cord stimulator. I have had a stimulator since March 2002. I'm pleased to hear that your trial...
Bruce Donaldson
brdonaldson0...
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10:52 am

Hello, My name is David and I have had the Medtronic SCS since June 2004. It has been great for my leg pain which is present in both legs. I do struggle with ...
linddj@...
linddjy
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12:13 am

Hi David, My name is Kris and I have just been diagnosed through an MRI with this,at S1 and S2. Now my Doctor has as a last ditch effort has sent me to a...
Kris Hoirup
alwaysdnk
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2:52 am

Hi Kris, My name is Christie and you can write to me any time you want to. I am new to the group, bur have done a lot of research on this awful disease and I...
christie glenn
krys1967
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nighthawk235
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8:59 pm

Hi David I think we have chatted before I also am from Ga. Macon..What pain managemet Dro are you going to or using.. would like to find a good one Please...
jon brown
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nighthawk235
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9:01 pm

I an not sure but am new to this group and this came to you because I sent out a reply the was for Arachnoiditis@.... I am sorry that this went to you,...
Kris Hoirup
alwaysdnk
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9:25 pm

Hi Kris, The pain you describe is very familiar to me although the SCS has greatly reduced the leg pain for me. The flare ups you mention are also typical and...
linddj@...
linddjy
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4:17 am

Wow, Thank-you David, you have been very helpful. I am so glad that you have taken the time to let me know that what I am experiencing is not all in my mind....
Kris Hoirup
alwaysdnk
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10:37 pm

Dear David, My doctor is discussing with me the option of a Tens unit or to get the implant that you have. Did you try the tens unit? I am undecided of which...
Kris Hoirup
alwaysdnk
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5:47 am

Jay, I have the stimulator that you are talking about. It has been great for my legs, but did absolutely nothing for my back pain and the neuropathic pain in...
christie glenn
krys1967
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6:54 am

Hello, Yes, I remember we have talked. My Pain Mgmt Specialist is Dr. Randal Berinhout. The practice is called Pain Management Specialists of Atlanta. He has ...
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