Spinal cord stimulator and pain making me unable to go out
billy444
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Hi I had a spinalcordstimulator fitted in June 22. At first it worked for about two weeks then the pain relief suddenly stopped I have bee programed twice with no effect . Now my pain is 50 % more that before the implant . I am unable to go out because of the pain . Has anyone had the same experience as me .
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Welcome to the community @billy444
I haven't had a spinal cord stimulator fitted myself, so I can't speak from personal experience. However, I'm sure that some of our other members will be able to relate to your experiences. I hope that one of them will find and comment on your post soon.
Have you spoken to your doctor about your continued pain?0 -
Hi @billy444 welcome to our great group, I am so sorry to hear your news on the implant, as Tori has mention have you been back to the hospital and what did they say about it, i will be following your thread as i am on the waiting list for the same procedure, and i would be interested in as much information as possible. I really hope you can get more help with this at the hospital.0
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Hi Billy444
I'm currently awaiting the date for my implant having just gone through the assessment stage
Have you been able to address the matter is yours at the temporary stage or the full operation
Regards Martin0 -
I have had full implant . I have not been able to resolve my problems I am still in pain and my implant is not working.
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Hello @billy444
I'm so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain
I just wanted to comment and check in. Have you managed to speak to your GP? (or specialist if you're still under the surgeon). Are they able to do anything to help?
Hoping you are well.0 -
Hi thank you for messaging me. I have just heard though a friend of a friend who had the same problems as I have it took 2yrs for them to get the frequency right and now they are pain free . I am only six months into my journey so there is hope yet . I am taking imipramine for my anxiety which is OK. Thank you again stephen0
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That sounds hopeful @billy444 It's good to connect with people who can understand a bit of what you're going through. Do you think you'll stay in touch with that mutual friend?0
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Yes I would like to stay in touch0
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Yes I will . Has anyone else having the same pathway as Iam if so I would like to hear from you Thanks stephen0
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Hi @billy444
I'm so glad you've found a mutual friend who knows what you are going through. I'm so glad you have more of an answer, and I'm keeping everything crossed you'll get the frequency sorted sooner 🤞0 -
Thank you .Stephen0
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You are welcome @billy444. It is the very least you deserve.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you0 -
I am very sorry you have not had relief from the pain. My experience is very different from yours, however. I have had a spinal cord stimulator device implanted for over a year. I am completely off all opioids and have a 65 to 85% reduction in pain. Some days, I wish my pain was even less, but then I remember back to the days when I wondered if I would be able to walk at all due to chronic pain. My device has many different levels. Interestingly, a low setting works best for me. I had folks from the manufacturer follow me after the device was implanted to find the best setting to relieve my pain. Have they checked to make sure the wires are placed correctly? I encourage you to keep working on finding a good level. I wish you well...0
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