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    Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial

    Posted by DC on 4/27/11

    I have been suffering severe pain since 2007. Long story
    short; I had major back surgery in 2010 on lower back,
    doctor performed infusions. Pain is far worse!! Then
    surgeon detected a cyst in middle of back. It was removed,
    and he implanted the Medtronic Nerve Stimulator. Pain is FAR
    WORSE!!! I have been in his office at least 3 times since
    the stimulator was implanted, to receive adjustments, to
    which all adjustments have failed. The doctors told me prior
    to surgery, if the temporary stimulator relieves my pain,
    then the permanent stimulator is recommended, and will
    work. Well, the temporary stimulator is not the same as the
    permanent one. The temporary stimulator removed 100% of the
    pain I suffered. Now the permanent stimulator is implanted,
    the doctor, nor Medtronics rep is able to adjust the
    stimulator to work effectively. The Medtronic Reps act as if
    they are being inconvenianced, and their attitude is less
    than professional. I have this device in my body, and it
    does not work effectively. I suffer worse than before. I
    have additional pains. The doctor seems to be bothered by my
    concerns. This is discusting. Unfortunately, I will suffer
    the rest of my life, while the doctors are lining their
    pockets. I wake up every morning, and not able to just get
    up. My hips, lower back and legs hurt horribly, and to
    convince the doctor of this, is a JOKE.

    Thank you for allowing me to AT LEAST vent.

    Posts on this thread, including this one
  • massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 4/22/11, by Richard Wagner.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 4/27/11, by DC.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 5/10/11, by RALPH DAWSOn.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 5/10/11, by RALPH DAWSOn.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 5/10/11, by RALPH DAWSOn.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 5/10/11, by RALPH DAWSOn.
  • Re: massive pain from medtronics back stimulator trial, 5/19/11, by Iz.


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