Re: To those who have had problems with SCS
Posted by Diane on 11/05/07
On 11/05/07, Sherri Barnes wrote:
> I to have had a problem with Medtronics SCS. I was
> told it was in my head. I had severe pain in my back and
> I was being shocked. It took 3 months to finally, get
> some relief and to be believed by my doctor and the
> Medtronics ppl. I had faulty lead wires and my battery
> was leaking fluid into my back. I have suffered also. I
> called the FDA ( Food and Drug Administration) and made a
> complaint with them. My stimulator was finally taken out
> in Dec of 06....I am asking all of those who have had
> burning at the battery pack site, bee stings where the
> leads are Please contact the FDA THE MORE COMPLAINTS THEY
> GET, THE BETTER THE CHANCES ARE OF HELPING SOMEONE
> ELSE......
Sherri,
I just read your comments, my battery area which is in
my back side, hurts and I itch real bad, I have a terrible
rash since the implant, my back is terrible pain everyday, I
am going to contact Medtronics tomorrow, do you think it is a
waste?,
Thanks
Diane ( I have posted 4 today, just discovered this sight)