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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 | 13 |
77% |
| Back Pain | 9 |
78% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 6 |
50% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 |
100% |
| Accidents | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (35
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Reviews
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ANS...Life Gets Better:)
I Love my Voltage!,LOL:)
I Love my Voltage!,LOL:)
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This is a MIRACLE for me!! It is my 2nd one 1st didnt work at all I had this done in Oct. 07 with 2 surgeries..and it is a Life Saver for me!!
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HAD SPINAL CORD STIMULATION IMPLANTED ON 1/15/08/ AND SO FAR SO GOOD IT IS HELPING WITH MY PAIN I HAVE JUST A LITTLE DISCOMFORT
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SO FAR SO GOOD IT IS WORKING I HAD THE SPINAL CORD STIMULATON IMPLANTED ON 1/15/08 I HAVE JUST A LITTLE DISCOMFORT FROM THE STICHES BEING REMOVED ON MONDAY
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Her spinal cord stimulator gave me my mom back!!
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With pain meds I can function much closer to normal with this implant though still not enough foot coverage. Some days I can skip a dose or two of hydrocodone!The sensation can get to you if you keep it on for a long period of time at least for me. BUT glad to have it in my fight against the constant pain absolutley.
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the stimulator has removed at least 75% of my leg pain. i now have a little more back pain but all in all i would rate it a huge sucsess
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check my home page its too long to fit in here lol
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The surgery wasn't to bad but the scare is huge. Had it installed May 1 and I'm still getting used to the feeling and how to able the different ranges,etc.
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I am doing the trial right now, and I love this thing. I think I want a permanent one implanted.
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First attempt failed on 6/23/08. MRI required in order to see if entry can be made between shoulder blades and thread the lead to my neck. MRI scheduled 6/27/08
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Works very well on my sciatica pain in my leg but
not my bone graft pain that
I have had since my spinal
fusion surgery in 2001.
not my bone graft pain that
I have had since my spinal
fusion surgery in 2001.
Working / Worked
I have a Medtronic system for the RSD in my Lt. arm,and a ANS system for the RSD in both legs.
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This is giving me an extreme amount of relief... 50-80%. It's not 100% but I knew it wouldn't be,,, but the relief I do get is great. I'm like an all new "RENEE"
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This is amazing!! I get the permanent implant next month.
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Discussions
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spinal cord stimulator
i have a bone growth stimulator, is that the same thing? [More] -
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SCS
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Spinal Cord Stimulators
Look at the Boston Scientific web site. They make a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and i have heard great things about it. [More] -
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Look at the Boston Scientific web site. They make a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) and i have heard great things about it. [More]
