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

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On 9/19/11, Charles wrote:
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> i have many issues, starting with, i woke up during the
implant process, cutting my head bad enough to require six
staples to close, the surgeon lied, (i can prove it)..pain dr.
has not examined me one time, just keeps writing prescription
for neurontin even though it doesnt help, he said either that or
nothing..
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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!