Re: having problems with Boston Scientific's spinal cord st

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On 12/28/10, S.Stone wrote:
> I also have a Boston Scientific Stimulator.The trial went great!
> But I had the permanent put in at the end of August(4 months
> ago).Since then I have had battery moved due to it flipping in my
> side,and an extreme burning in lead area that is positional,in
> other words anytime I stand for more than 10 minutes I feel like
> someone has stuck a hot poker to my upper back.The doctor who
> implanted the system took an xray and said it looked fine,but I
> went to another doctor and he said that the lead was nowhere near
> my spine,which was causing the burn.Now my remote will not hold a
> charge,I change the batteries every 2 days,sometimes one day,and
> Im not even using the system because it makes the burning
> worse,also I can't get the battery to fully charge,which means
> they will most likely put in a new one which they only warranty
> one remote and one battery...I am fearful to revise the system due
> to the fact that the last few months have been exhausting and more
> painful than before the implant.Whose to say that I wont have to
> have this all redone again in a few months.This experience has
> really made me feel hopeless.Something that is supposed to help us
> seems to hurt us worse.I have until Jan.11 to decide whether I
> want to revise it or have it removed..So I would appreciate any
> and all opinions and experiences.
NO get that junk out of you as i did . the tril worked great like
you said. but the shocking in my chest should have been lower back.
if anyone has a good attorney we should start a class action suit !
im waiting on a recall from the FDA the only thing that works on
this thing is the money it puts in the company and doctors pocket !
please contact me @ blackflag59@yahoo.com if you find a good
attorney. they removed the cable that was poking out of my back and
the batt, but left the paddle in my spine ! i feel very cheeeted.