Re: Spinal Cord Stimulator

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On 7/17/09, Becky wrote:
> On 2/12/08, Laurie wrote:
>> I posted earlier that I had the ANS, but when I went to look
>> at the box it all came in, I realized it was actually the
>> Advanced Bionics. As I mentioned in my earlier post, my trial
>> went really wrong and since then, things have worsened. Its
>> been 2 weeks since the trial was inserted and 10 days since
>> they removed everything, and the pain is more incredible each
>> day. The Dr.'s PA is seeing me on Thursday, to look at my
>> back. In the area that the leads were placed, there are 2 hard
>> bunmps (which feel like bone spurs sticking out, or
>> something). If I learn more on Thursday, I will post it.
>>
>> Laurie
>>
>> On 2/12/08, britt wrote:
>>> I have been watching this board regarding all the nightmares
>>> regarding SCS. I also have an Advanced Bionics SCS. This was
>>> the worst decision I have ever made to have this implanted.
>>> I have been having nothing but problems. Mine does not work
>>> right. It has been reprogrammed and still does not work
>>> right. My pain is ALOT worse now than it was before I had
>>> this implanted.
>>> I am in the process of changing Doc's right now because of
>>> this. I am also really concerned because the new Doc's do
>>> not use Advanced Bionic..... They use Medtronics!!!
>>>
>>> briterztoyou@gmail.com if you have any questions....
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> n 2/11/08, Sue wrote:
>>>> I also have a spinal cord stimulator but mine is an
>>> Advanced
>>>> Bionics brand. While a lot of these posts discuss the ANS
>>>> or Medtronic units, I'm wondering if anyone has experience
>>>> with the Advanced Bionics systems.
>>>>
>>>> My stimulator is currently working fine. I had to have 2
>>>> surgeries though. The leads used in the first surgery
>>> moved
>>>> so I had to have an additional surgery to implant "paddle
>>>> leads". I am still having the same pain, and actually it
>>>> feels like it's increased.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone else want to share experiences about their Advanced
>>>> Bionics equipment?
>>>> It is just terrible reading about others experiences with
>>>> the ANS and Medtronic products!
>
>
> I have a stimulator that is advance bionics and it worked for a
> couple of weeks and i have to go and the end of the month and
> have paddle leads put in but the pain is still there and has
> increased alot more than what it had been. My rsd keeps
> migrating and it seems like nothing is working. If anyone has
> had paddle leads put in can you please respond and let me know
> how they are inserted and how bad things are. Thank you

My husband has Failed Back Syndrome after having a fusion ten
years ago.We are in the process of scheduling the Bionics SCS with
paddle. A year ago we discussed the SCS with the Doctor but there
was no mention of the paddle until now. They remove part of the
bone and the paddle fits into the space. Is there anyone who has
had this done?