Re: Spinal Cord Stimulator

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On 10/19/09, Kathy wrote:
> 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
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> 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?