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

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On 11/22/12, Michelle wrote:
> I have had Boston scientific
> spinal cord stimulator put in a
> month ago. Three days after my
> surgery when the rep adjusted it
> and I starte d using it I felt
> nauseous a nd I was hospitalized
> for a week a couple of days later
> with a fever of 104. They never
> could link it to the implant
> though. Since then everytime I use
> it I get sick. Now the main
> problem is the battery has turned
> sideways in the pocket of skin and
> is bulging out my back and is very
> bruised and painful. I want this
> company to remove this device and
> I want to warn others that this is
> not a good solution, even if the
> trial goes well.