Safe Movement After Trial or Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulator

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[@miknmas1301]

I have the implant in my left lower back, and I work behind a register for 6hr only 5 days a week. I have had my HF 10 since Feb.22nd 2021. I absolutely love it. I can't believe it actually took over 60% of my pain away, and each day seems to be getting better. I truly am glad I decided on the implant surgery. If I wasn't offered the trial run, I don't think I would've gone through with the surgery. Do the trial run, atleast try it out, it will amaze you!

[@natural-born_pilot]

I had my stimulator implant 6 wks ago and no one told me nor was it written in the accompanying instructions to turn off the stimulator before starting my car.

[@oldgoat50]

I would say that is big no-no? Hope it works for you.

[@warrenclark2671]

Having occipital nerve stimulator implanted. Info very helpful. Thank you.

[@ronniesue1]

Thank you. I wish this has been more clear

[@danni_girl9221]

Thanks for the video! I am having the permanent implanted in December 8th

[@oldgoat50]

How did it go? Would you do it again?

[@ljre3397]

I just got an implant today. I was never told all these things.

[@janpoole910]

@rebeccaGrier, I talked to my Abbott rep and she said I don't have to turn mine off (Proclaim DRG spinal cord stimulator) because theirs is run at such a low frequency! Others say to turn off in case you get a fluctuate n which could be a distraction. Ask the reps of the companies for the stimulator you're wanting to get.

[@nettieforce1]

Thank you. I was told not to bend over or twist..I was coming out of sedation and was handed the controller. Oh, and not to shower. I had good results at first, then the lead shifted. Of course. The written instructions didn't mention anything...Which stimulator do people recommend?

[@shalicgraw5280]

Read this: “Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators for Pain Relief: Illustrating the FDA’s Dangerously Lax Oversight of High-Risk Implantable Medical Devices” Public Citizen, June 2020 Michael A. Carome, M.D. -The report’s overarching observation in the conclusion on page 50: “Taken together, the observations summarized in this report demonstrate that there is NOT a reasonable assurance that implanted spinal-cord stimulators for pain relief…are safe and effective for their FDA-cleared or FDA-approved uses.”

[@peachxtaehyung]

What?? I have never heard of any issues with it and everyone I know who's had it had like miracle results...

[@diannejohnson2001]

My 8 day trail was wonderful. Having permanent done soon.

[@shalicgraw5280]

@@peachxtaehyung Don’t believe anyone of these sites! Read and educate yourself… What a terrible idea…too many complications, too many neurological injuries, too many re-operations due to shifting leads from poor anchoring, poor technique, poor design; too many infections (remember these devices will be treated as an invader by your body); too many cases of epidural fibrosis, too many cases of epidural hematomas; no efficacy it actual works in unbiased studies. The medical device industry is more powerful than the pharmaceuticals. Physicians are getting paid $1500 for the trial and $20k+ for the permanent install of an SCS. Yet, there is little evidence the device actually works. The FDA approval process is greatly flawed. The manufacturers (Boston Scientific, Nevro, Abbot, Medtronic, Saluda, etc) have clinical ‘studies’ for less than a month…with little follow up after. On devices that HAVE NOT been tested by the FDA is humans. Think about that. The FDA has completed one (1) clinical study in almost a quarter century. If you want to consent to this ‘medical treatment’ make sure you do your homework. There are proven scientific psychological/medical treatments for pain-and SCS has no role. Research on any device that will be used on or in your body. Get a second opinion for any risky surgery. As your surgeon how many surgeries he/she has done. Have a family member or friend be an advocate at the hospital. To see if your physician has been paid by a medical device company go to openpaymentsdata dot cms dot gov. -Corporate Influences on Science and Health-the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation. JAMA Network. December 18, 2023. -Spinal cord stimulation doesn't help with back pain, says new review University of Sydney/Cochrane Review. March 7, 2023 -Long-term Outcomes in Use of Opioids, Nonpharmacologic Pain Interventions, and Total Costs of Spinal Cord Stimulators Compared With Conventional Medical Therapy for Chronic Pain JAMA Neurol. 2023;80(1):18-29. Published online November 28, 2022. -Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain May Not Live Up to the Hype Medpage Today (2022). -Insurers call for ban on spinal cord stimulator subsidies after new trial The Sydney Morning Herald October 27, 2022 -To Hell and Back: Devices meant to ease pain are causing trauma The Sydney Morning Herald February, 5 2022 -Spinal Cord Stimulators: An Analysis of the Adverse Events Reported to the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration Journal of Patient Safety (2022) Aug; 18(5): 507-511. -Complications of epidural spinal stimulation: lessons from the past and alternatives for the future. International Spinal Cord Society (2020) 48:1049-1059 -Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators for Pain Relief: Illustrating the FDA’s Dangerously Lax Oversight of High-Risk Implantable Medical Devices Public Citizen, June 2020 Michael A. Carome, M.D.

[@shalicgraw5280]

What a terrible idea…too many complications, too many neurological injuries, too many re-operations due to shifting leads from poor anchoring, poor technique, poor design; too many infections (remember these devices will be treated as an invader by your body); too many cases of epidural fibrosis, too many cases of epidural hematomas; no efficacy it actual works in unbiased studies. The medical device industry is more powerful than the pharmaceuticals. Physicians are getting paid $1500 for the trial and $20k+ for the permanent install of an SCS. Yet, there is little evidence the device actually works. The FDA approval process is greatly flawed. The manufacturers (Boston Scientific, Nevro, Abbot, Medtronic, Saluda, etc) have clinical ‘studies’ for less than a month…with little follow up after. On devices that HAVE NOT been tested by the FDA is humans. Think about that. The FDA has completed one (1) clinical study in almost a quarter century. If you want to consent to this ‘medical treatment’ make sure you do your homework. There are proven scientific psychological/medical treatments for pain-and SCS has no role. Research on any device that will be used on or in your body. Get a second opinion for any risky surgery. As your surgeon how many surgeries he/she has done. Have a family member or friend be an advocate at the hospital. To see if your physician has been paid by a medical device company go to openpaymentsdata dot cms dot gov. -Corporate Influences on Science and Health-the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation. JAMA Network. December 18, 2023. -Spinal cord stimulation doesn't help with back pain, says new review University of Sydney/Cochrane Review. March 7, 2023 -Long-term Outcomes in Use of Opioids, Nonpharmacologic Pain Interventions, and Total Costs of Spinal Cord Stimulators Compared With Conventional Medical Therapy for Chronic Pain JAMA Neurol. 2023;80(1):18-29. Published online November 28, 2022. -Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain May Not Live Up to the Hype Medpage Today (2022). -Insurers call for ban on spinal cord stimulator subsidies after new trial The Sydney Morning Herald October 27, 2022 -To Hell and Back: Devices meant to ease pain are causing trauma The Sydney Morning Herald February, 5 2022 -Spinal Cord Stimulators: An Analysis of the Adverse Events Reported to the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration Journal of Patient Safety (2022) Aug; 18(5): 507-511. -Complications of epidural spinal stimulation: lessons from the past and alternatives for the future. International Spinal Cord Society (2020) 48:1049-1059 -Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators for Pain Relief: Illustrating the FDA’s Dangerously Lax Oversight of High-Risk Implantable Medical Devices Public Citizen, June 2020 Michael A. Carome, M.D. 0:01

[@rebeccagrier1100]

Why do we need to turn of the stimulator before we start the car?

[@peachxtaehyung]

I think because it's electricity

[@boom-bm1kl]

What about after 8 weeks?