Re: To those who have had problems with SCS

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On 11/08/07, Sherri Barnes wrote:
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> Diane,
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> I have had a considerable amount of problems with the Customer
> Service at Medtronics. I was not taken seriously and I am not
> sure how your case will be approached. The only thing I can
> say is the more people who contact the FDA the better. Our
> complaints need to be heard and taken seriously instead of
> turning us into a science project. I am certain that some get
> relief. However, I was not one of those persons. I wish you
> well and hope that you seek justice for your problem. I would
> encourage you to speak to your doctor about your situation.
> Thank you, for you questions and I wish you well!
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> On 11/05/07, Diane wrote:
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>> 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......
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>> 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)
i had my implant in for afew years and now if i step wrong or
move my head a little i get an enormous shock that makes me feel
like i am going to pass out i am scared to drive or go anywhere
could this be caused by a broken lead because the doctor that
was taken care of me is out of practice