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A Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) or Dorsal Column Stimulator (DCS) is an implantable medical device used to treat chronic pain of neurologic origin. An electric impulse generated by the device near the dorsal surface of the spinal cord provides a paresthesia ("tingling") sensation that alters the perception of pain by th... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Chronic Pain
40
73%
Back Pain
19
63%
Reflex Sympathetic Dyst...
13
77%
Fibromyalgia
3
100%
Accidents
3
100%
Overall, 72% (82 Members) find Spinal Cord Stimulator helpful
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Reviews

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Working / Worked
oh now this is by far the best thing ever. I am only 3 weeks out of recovery for this but so far its a live saver.
Working / Worked
worked but had to have it removed due to my body rejecting it.
LOVE IT!!!! Ive had my SCS for 5 yrs. I never turn it off.
Working / Worked
God send so thankful to have been given this. Even though my pain can still get off the charts horrible this is soothing and helpful.
Working / Worked
Implanted late May 2011
is woring to reduce my medication.
Working / Worked
works well
Working / Worked
Good decision to have this implated in my back works for my lower back and my legs
Working / Worked
Has helped more than anything else Ive ever tried! It really is a miracle. I forgot how good I could feel with lessened pain. Beautiful feeling!
Working / Worked
It definitely helps but the pain is still there always just to a lesser degree.
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