Spinal Cord Stimulators - How Do They Work and Are They Effective?

[@nicholasguillory3354]

I had my permanent Medtronic implant on June 16th and I have 70-75% pain relief. My is for crps due to multiple knee surgeries

[@stephanieann8115]

I have had a spinal cord stimulator for 1 year and it has not relieved my pain. I have had so many issues with the battery site as well as swelling where the rods go into my spine. All for nothing as it doesn’t even help my pain. I beg everyone even considering this to beware!!

[@dj.culture6590]

heh Yorkie, how you feeling? are you ok?

[@dj.culture6590]

yorkie, I've had similar issues to you...

[@Mike-Wolfe]

That a scary thing to hear, especially for a desperate person. Thanks for the info, I hope that you find relief.

[@shalicgraw5280]

If you’re considering getting a spinal cord stimulator, please 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. You have a right to make an informed decision based on ALL the available evidence, not just the manufacturer-funded studies. You should know that your physician may be receiving compensation from those manufacturers. You have a right to ask and to receive an honest answer. Being in pain absolutely sucks (I know all too well), but that doesn’t mean you should get another surgery to have a problematic device inserted into your body. You have rights and deserve to have access to all of the available data so you can make an informed decision about your care. 1. This is not my website, it’s from Public Citizen, with which I have no affiliation 2. I’m a chronic back pain patient of more than three decades who had to give up my career because of disability 3. I have been harassed by doctors trying to coerce me to consent to this device 4. The FDA approval process is deeply flawed 5. The risks far outweigh the potential benefits, and I have an informed and legitimate fear of those risks 6. Patients who experience device failures are legally prohibited from suing the manufacturers; if a device fails, patients have no recourse (2008 SCOTUS case Riegel v Medtronic) 7. The only thing shameful is the medical industrial complex that tries to silence contradictory evidence about the safety and efficacy of these devices

[@MegglesEST1983]

I get my trial December 1st. This is why it's important to not get it it the trial doesn't work

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

I just had the nevro hfx temp put in two days ago. I feel like I have my life back. I dont get out of bed in excruciating pain any more. I can stand/walk without being hunched over. And my wife noticed a big change in my attitude. I can't wait for the permanent one.

[@dj.culture6590]

Thanks for your great videos...Some of the best info on youtube on the topic.

[@jiminsko9165]

How does this one compare to the stim/wave that’s out now . No battery implant

[@diamondstar9438]

I had trail done I felt 50 percent better but after device came out I started feeling worse my dr wants me to do this but I am scared

[@_blew_a_fuse_7372]

Dont do it there dangerous and people die.from it it ruined my life

[@nicholasguillory3354]

@@_blew_a_fuse_7372 they do help people. The problem is there are a lot of inexperienced pain management doctors popping these things in like Candy which leads to infections and poor results.

[@nicholasguillory3354]

@@_blew_a_fuse_7372 just be because you had a bad result doesn’t mean that others will. I had my placed on June 16th and it’s been a life saver. I have 70-75% pain relief

[@_blew_a_fuse_7372]

@@nicholasguillory3354 just a thought

[@jackiejohnson2160]

I would like to know if it's good for nerve pain I have a lot of pain in the legs and Knuckles all way up to my neck and then to my head the side of my head is burning sensation to a lot of that I had the pain stimulator put in one time they had to remove battery I could stay on it it didn't work for me maybe you can help me

[@stephanieann8115]

I would try something else. Anything else. Or possibly wait until technology catches up with these. Mine just causes more problems than it solves. I honestly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

[@TheLilredone]

Love love love mine!!!! Most comfort in years.

[@SupaT3]

Does it help with sitting? I’m going for a trial in a couple weeks and I haven’t been able to sit or lift anything for 2 years 😔

[@rosanaortega1241]

@@SupaT3 hello how did it go for you ? Did it help ? I have my trial on Monday

[@SupaT3]

@@rosanaortega1241 sadness

[@stephanieann8115]

Feel free to contact me with any questions

[@dj.culture6590]

Hello, I've had the Nevro stimulator device in for 4months.. Trial was very good.. I'm really keen to know if Program 1 (1-7) that does give me some pain relief but when i go to Program 2 or 3 or 4 i feel like i don't get any relief (get more pain in the sides of my lumbar - where it gets sore when I've turned device off). Question.. Is Program 1 like 10,000 watt(analogy here) and Program 2 and above a greater degree of watts/power? Are all Nevro stimulator's a set power at say Program 1 then go upwards? Jack.