Re: ans spinal cord stim

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Hello Marie,
I had my SCS implanted 3 months ago and I still can't use it.
Too much stimulation in my abdomen. The Dr and Boston
Scientific Rep can't seem to get the device working correctly
for me. The end result is that I'm getting it taken out in a
month and the recovery time is suppose to be less than having
it implanted. I'm guessing a week. My initial recovery time
was 2.5 months because the transponder area was so painful,
even to have my shirt rub against it. 3 months now and just
pain, more pain now that before implant. What a waste of my
time and money from being on disability so long. I can't wait
to have it out. Hopefully recovery is only a week.

On 7/06/10, marie m wrote:
> for a few years even though i had problems with revisions
> and battery changes the stim helped.. now it actually is
> shocking-aggravating the nerve. causing all sorts of
> problems. my cord is transperent in my back. i feel
> awful. lost weight . my legs swell,horrible back pain.'the
> stim was put in for inguin/nerve damage-r/groin..
> i have frequent urination. weight loss. all sorts of
> stymptoms....
> has anyone had it out?
> what is the recovery time?
> the battery hurts also... thank you m......