Re: Medtronics Pain Stimulator

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On 11/19/08, FLO FERGUSON wrote:
> On 11/03/08, Adam wrote:
>> On 11/02/08, Ann Clark wrote:
>>> Does anyone know of any class action lawsuit going on
>>> regarding the Medtronics Spinal Stimulator or leads. We've
>>> had nothing but trouble after the implant after a
>>> wonderful trial period. Why would it work so well during
>>> the trial while the unit was on the outside and not after
>>> implanted? We do not know what to do next. My husand now
>>> has a $100,000 unit in him that not only doesn't help his
>>> pain but causes more. He considered the unit only because
>>> he wanted off the addicting drugs but now have had to
>>> increase the drugs instead. Any help appreciated. Thanks
>>> Ann
>>
>>
>> Ann,
>>
>> I know that the Dr that did my temp unit and the one
>> that installed my unit are 2 different Dr's. DId your
>> husband have the same? If so can you make an appointment
>> with the Dr that did the temp install? It might be that the
>> surgon that installed the unit has the wrong information on
>> where to put it. The Dr that did the temp ( if it was a
>> differnet Dr ) might be able to get an X-ray to see where
>> the leads are and if there is something that can be done to
>> help him. I am sorry to hear that after a good trial run
>> that your husband is still in pain not only from the orj
>> pain but also from the implant of the SCS. I have a SCS and
>> am lucky that mine is working well with no complications. My
>> heart goes out to you and your husband if his pain and the
>> problems that you have had.
>>
>> R/
>> Adam Valentine
>
> Ann,
>
> I had a good trial period also. However, after the surgery in
> recovery I awoke with rib and shoulder blade pain. One year
> after the installation I had the battery pack only removed.
> Now after 4 more years of pain, I am scheduled for 12/15/2008
> to have the leads removed due uncontrolled pain still. The
> doctor told me in recovery that I just could not tolerate
> pain. Now I have tolerated the pain for 5 years. No, I don't
> know of any legal action being taken, but I would love to know
> how many of these stimulators was installed and the patient is
> not doing well. The fear I have is that the Dr tells me they
> will have to remove more bone to have the leads removed which
> is scarey. Hope you and I both find help. All I can advise
> is to seek God's Devine guidance.
>
> Flo Ferguson

heads up to everyone out there hi im lanise a 33 yr old female in
las vegas and one year ago i had the trail done for 5 days it was
great i thought wow no more pills and patches and now i can have a
life again so i went to have the permant surgery done things went
well the stimulation was great than one month later the anchor in
my back that held the leads fell out of my back than my leads fell
out of my spine and you could feel them next to the battery under
the skin it hurt so bad not to mention i had a open wound in the
middle of my back from the anchor coming out they let me wait 6
months till they did another surgery than they found out i had to
much scar tissue so they could not place the leads where they
needed to be so they went a little lower well it was not so good
it did nothing for the pain at all so than 5 months after the 2nd
surgery its all healed up but doese not help the pain right so
what happens now i have a staph infection at the battery site it
is the worst pain i have ever had now they have to remove it all
and i have to pray the infection doese not go up the leads and go
in my spine going threw all this and the doctor wants to know if i
would like to try it again yah right i dont think so please if
your thing about this please read about it and see what others
have to say before you make this choice i really think medtronic
needs to be liable for the problems this causes