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painloopy

Joined: 02/05/2010

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Hi, I'm Painloopy - loopy from all the chronic back, butt, and leg pain I've suffered with since 2003. I have DDD which resulted in 2 lumbar discectomies in 200. In 2006 I had an artificial disc replacement done on L4-L5 which worked well for 6 months then went back to pain as it was before. Multitudes of steroid injections later, I had a spinal stimulator implant put in 2007. Now I'm on permanent disability. Still in pain. Back pain community on Webmd is great. Lot's of good advice shared. I also have COPD, RA, and subsequently depression.

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Reply: Failed Back Sugery Syndrome

A lot of us in this community are in the same place as you. It is so stressful after...

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Post SI joint RF ablation results

Hi all, I had radio frequency ablation done to my right SI joint area a few weeks ago and...

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Reply: Pain still after surgery ?? Help

Hi Lovey21, I'm so sorry to hear that you are having these issues post surgery. I agree...

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Reply: Alternatives to Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy?

I forgot to add - I still have to take a lot of meds for pain and nerve issues but less...

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Reply: Alternatives to Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy?

Hi Ms_cupcake95, I had a spinal cord stimulator implant put in around 2007 and it has...

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Hi Ms_cupcake95, I had a spinal cord stimulator implant put in around 2007 and it has made a big difference in my pain level. I have a lot of lower back pain, muscle spasms, and nerve issues going on and not sure what all your family member is looking to help with it so each person's response can be different. My doctor said before mine not to expect it to relieve all your pain and most people who have it done get around 50% more pain relief than without it. Mine is around 35-40% more than without meds now but didn't start out that way. As Joy indicated - they do a trial run before the permanent implant is complete. With my trial, I honestly couldn't tell how good it was going to be because having the leads put in causes soreness and having the device strapped on you and walking around for a week like that is annoying in and of itself. You can't take a shower during that time. I'm glad I went for it and decided to go with the permanent implant because in the beginning, it seemed to only help me around 20% more but now I can't live without it.
If you ask someone who has chronic pain if they had something that would help even a little with their pain they would say "bring it on".
The procedure has it's risks and the doctor goes over it with them but it is no more risky than having spinal injections or surgery. Usually a doctor will not suggest this device unless they have tried all other methods of pain relief and/or surgery to relieve the patient so you may want to ask your family member if that is the case. Also - get second opinion from other doctors to make sure that is the only option left. I have not had any issues with mine mechanically - it's made by Boston Scientific and they send reps out to "tune you up" whenever it seems like it may need adjustments in pain relief. At some point they have to change the battery in the part that is implanted in my back but so far the reps say it still looks like it has plenty of charge to it after 6 years! I hope this helps.View Thread

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Cortisone Injection on SI joint - subsequent groin...

I had an SI joint injection to the right side SI joint last week in preparation for radio...

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Cortisone Injection on SI joint - subsequent groin...

I had an SI joint injection to the right side SI joint last week in preparation for radio...

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Reply: Spinal Fusion after disc replacement on same level...

Hi freewaybaby, This is most helpful to know. I do have nerve pain down both legs to my...

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Reply: Therapy In Water

This is good news! I try to tell folks all the time how pool PT really helps with chronic...

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Reply: injections for facet pain...

I tried them 5 years ago and had absolutely no help from them but then recently my facets...

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