Re: additional injuries caused by spinal cord stimulator

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Hi Mercedes, I, too, have had major problems with the
neuromodulator/ spinal cord stimulator. my back I'd herniated in 9
places; stenosis, osteophytes and bulging divks in my neck are
affecting my left arm movement, my skull gets stuck when I look
up. Bonespurs are rubbing on nerveroots and spinal cord in my neck
are becoming a problem. Thoracic hsrniations are causing little
problems. Low back is having major issues. Nerve damage is
affecting my bladder- feels like it's always full with possibility
of having an accident, if I lolygag.
Its been two years, 4months since the Boston scientific
contraption was removed. I still feel as though its still on, I
feel the energy vibrations. Like yourself, I too had a revision.
From a single lead to a paddle lead. Since the paddle revision,
including removal, I feel terrible pains across my upper back,
feels like I'm being whipped. Right leg pain is uncontrollable.
Mercedes, the two things that have helped, and I recommend to you.
The first is myofascial release. The website, MFR.com, is the best
place to find a person near you, maybe even come to your home. The
second thing I recommend is Neuro Dynamic Alignment. I'll be
honest, there are very few people who know what it is, or what it
involves, but I hope you are lucky to find such a person. If not,
search for a Naturopathic Specialist/Dr.
I also recommend going gluten, dairy, corn and soy free.
Seriously. Also, avoid genetically modified foods, animal, vegie,
fruit. Our bodies are unable to digest the frankenwheat and
frankencorn. You don't want your body full of toxins, right? Go
organic, including meat protein.
Its difficult at first. Takes alot of commitment. You might be
able to stop the production of inflammation, though, and start
feeling better, even with the various pain signals.
Then you and i continue trying to find representation, maybe even
class suits against the stimulator manufacturers. Focus positive
thought to your body; positive thought that a person close to you
knows how to perform Neuro Dynamic Alignment; and positive thought
for the outcome you desire with your lawsuit.
Cheers to finding homeostasis,
Amy R., Alameda, California

On 1/08/13, gerardo nieves wrote:
> On 10/19/11, Oscar Toledo wrote:
>> On 6/16/11, A Larson wrote:
>>> On 4/07/11, Mercedes wrote:
>>>> my name is Mercedes and I am here with my friend wendy. We
>>>> both had medtronics spinal cord stimuators implanted and we
>>>> have both endured years of pain caused by the impantation
>>>> of the medtronics spinal cord stimulator. Since the initial
>>>> impant of the stimulator we have both endured many
>>>> revisions because of the wires breaking and causing
>>>> additional pain. We were both told by the doctors that the
>>>> implant of this device that we were crazy and making up all
>>>> the pain issues we were having. After Mercedes had the
>>>> implant removed in 2005 I have had 6 more back surgeries
>>>> including 2 titanium rods and 35 screws that were not an
>>>> issue before the spinal cord stimulator was implanted.
>>>> Wendy had 6 revisions within 2 years because of the spinal
>>>> cord wires breaking. The doctor kept telling her it was
>>>> normal but I was having swelling the size of a softball. I
>>>> also had blood collecting in my stomach and had to go 3
>>>> times a week to have it drawn out and was again told it was
>>>> normal. I trusted the doctor and finally saw another doctor
>>>> that said it was not normal. I had demanded every time I
>>>> had a revision for it to be removed but the doctor refused.
>>>> Finally after seeing another doctor he finally removed
>>>> after 3 years of being told I was crazy and not having the
>>>> pain I was saying I was having. I had mine removed February
>>>> 18, 2011 finally. Since then I am having more pain and
>>>> after a mri found out I have spinal stenosis and facet
>>>> joint spurring caused by all the revisions of the spinal
>>>> cord stimulator. Mercedes and I are looking for a lawyer in
>>>> Louisville Kentucky or somewhere close that knows of anyone
>>>> else that has had the same problem. We are also willing to
>>>> drive to see a lawyer to join any class action lawsuits
>>>> against medtronics spinal cord stimulators. Medtronics need
>>>> to be accountable for the pain they are causing all the
>>>> peope that have had the medtronics spinal cord stimulator
>>>> implanted. Please email us back with any information as we
>>>> are both suffering everyday with pain that was not there
>>>> before the implantation and revisions of this horrid
>>>> machine that did not help either one of us. Instead it
>>>> caused us more pain and it is making it hard to live a
>>>> normal life;
>>>
>>> They Have to be stopped! My back was treatable before the
>> implant, but was
>>> used "off label" and now I am in constant pain! I can't
>> function more than a few
>>> hours a day and I don't want more pain meds. They have ruined
>> my life... I am in
>>> my 50s and have to hope I don't live a long life with this
>> excruciating pain
>>> caused by the implant BURNING the soft tissue of my thoracic
>> back. This product
>>> should be recalled and never used again!!