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

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On 9/19/11, Charles wrote:
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> After many visits to pain Management for pain in my leg and
> hip, injections, etc., it was suggested that i might benefit
> from a spinal cord stimulator (Boston Scientific, mfg.) This
> device was installed on August 13, 2009 and I wore it not
> activated for two weeks. When it was activated, in about two
> hours a headache occurred. I have had this headache for two
> years. The device was removed on October 5, 2010, thinking
> relief would come. I believe the device has injured me. I am
> now under the care of a neurologist, the latest attempt at
> curing the headache is with Botox injections in the head. I've
> had two sessions (3 months apart) and have seen no change. The
> neurologist has told me that if these injections do not work,
> there is nothing else that can be done. The original pain is
> no better and my quality of life diminishes more each day. I
> can't remember things, I have a lot of difficulty driving,
> aand I have to lie down all the time. I have no energy and
> even a pleasant sound hurts my head. These are supposed to be
> my "golden years". I don't think I can make it through
> another week of this hell. Thanks for listening.
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> Does anyone know if a class action suit is in progress?
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> On 6/11/10, Lucas B. wrote:
>> Any one having problems with Boston Scientifics spinal
>> cord stimulator, anything from stimulation in the wrong
>> places to stomach problems or migranes,please put your
>> name and your story,i have found other people having these
>> problems and would like to find out how many other people
>> are having these problems.Thankyou, and to those with with
>> these problems , you are not alone!