question about spinal cord stimulato... 
when10RUN
11 y
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I had stretch injury damage to right brachial plexus 5 yers ago and then got CRPS/RSD right arm. Went through moderate dose ketamine three times and many stellate and brachial plexus nerve blocks. They helped but wore off after 48 hours each time.Then ahd a blcok that hit the nerve and it all got really bad and worse.
A doctor sugested that I try a spinal cord stimulator. But I am concerned, the neurologist said no to this. And on RSD puzzles site it says the stimulator works for a few months and then sees the stimulator as a foreign body and causes more inflammation.
My CRP (inflammation marker) is 4 times normal now.
Has anyone had a spinal cord stimulator that worked and worked for more than a year? Of did you get firts an improvement and then problems. I also read there is a 20% complication rate.
- Re: question about spinal cord stimu... modernlife
11 y
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,094,093I'm also considering a spinal cord stimulator and am afraid my body will eventually reject it. Does anyone out there have a spinal cord stimulator and if so, do you have any complications? What are the complications? I am considering this procedure because my pain doctor told me the implantaton could stop the progression of RSD. I'm in the first stage as it's only been a few months since I received the diagnosis. I am also interested in hearing about anyone's experience with a SCS implantation. Thank you.
- Re: question about spinal cord stimu... turtlepanther
11 y
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This is a reply to # 2,094,676I do not know if you are still planning on the SCS, but I have had one since January. There are good parts about it and bad, but if you can go without one, that would be best. Anytime that you have surgery, there is a toll that your body will take. There are some good things; It made it so that I can take some steps without being in total pain. There are adjustable settings that you can adjust depending on your needs. Some bad things (that I have experienced) may not be bad for everyone. Have to be careful on movements, sudden stresses affect shock going down leg. Cannot sleep with it turned on. Cannot lay down (changes in spinal position affects intensity.) Cannot pick things up, doesn't always give the best results. Has to be changed every 2-5 years surgically. Every experience is different, and if it gives you the chance to have a decent life that you can get back to doing some fun things, it might be worth it. A lot to think about, just go in knowing that there are downsides to everything. If you would like more info, please let me know. Take care.
Mike
- Re: question about spinal cord stimu... turtlepanther
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