Re: Spinal Cord Stimulator

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On 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 just has the boston precision scs implant and it was fine for the trial and now it
has been two weeks since i came home and i am now getting stimulation in my
stomach rather than my left leg and back....I am so concerned that the lead may
have moved....what do I do now?