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Post by ridgerunner on Jul 12, 2007 11:44:34 GMT -4
Curious if anyone has the implant ? I had the implant done in June and so far I got mixed feeling's. It has taken 50% of my leg pain but my feet and toe's still hurt . My Medtronic Rep think's I may need my lead wire pulled down lower over my nerves so it will reach my feet and toes.
It does nothing for the back pain , It's so depressing because now the legs don't bother me much but the back won't allow me to do anything and it just keep's getting worse. I would like to hear how some other's get by with their pain .
Being that I have been on some hard Narcotic's for so long and now cut down to Hydrocodone 10MG 3 times a day for pain I'm affraid to walk or even be on my feet because they won't touch the pain once flared. I got this stimulator so I could funtion. It is wonderful for leg pain and feet if they get it right. Sorry for venting. Enjoy the summer ,fall is right around the corner.
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Post by mauserman on Jul 12, 2007 13:10:59 GMT -4
Go ahead a "Vent" sometimes that is best medicine.. Haven't had a implant but I've had a lot of back surgery.( Not Fun) and it takes longer than a month or two to recover try 6 month or more. hang in there.
About "pain Meds" ... I now take *Whatever* it takes to enjoy life, and don't worry about it. Family doc said he would let me know when and if it is a problem... I have been taking 20mg... for a long time with *no problems* just take it as directed and it will be fine... ( No crushing, sniff or what evr else they do) Fight on..... MM
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 12, 2007 13:35:26 GMT -4
truegrit had back surgery blew a disc 3/4 the way up her back. it was over a year till she was feeling better. still has problems now and then. but the way to go is neurosurgeon
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Post by johnw on Jul 16, 2007 21:33:39 GMT -4
I HAVE HAD ALL THE SURGERIES BECAUSE THE STIMULATOR DIDN'T WORK FOR ME..... THE PAIN IS PART OF THE PROBLEM.....YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TAKE. I HAVE BEEN ON MORPHINE,DIALUID,OXYCONTIN AND HYDROCODONE...ONCE YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH NARCOTICS IT'S A ( B------) TO GET OFF OF THEM....FIND A GOOD PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER AND SEE WHAT THEY RECCOMEND. I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND I AM SORRY THAT ANYONE HAS TO GO THRU IT.......I STILL HAVE MY DAYS....MR. LONGBEARD IS RIGHT GO TO A NEUROSURGEON,THAT'S THE ONE THAT WILL HELP THE MOST...... JOHNW
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 16, 2007 22:24:50 GMT -4
ridgerunner if you can go u.p.m.c. in Pittsburgh. and have them check you out. that's where truegrit had hers done. and a good friend of mine had his done to. it's a long drive but what do you have to lose. hope this finds you feeling better. and a sure cure how about a 140 class buck in your crosshairs. GOOD LUCK.
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Post by ridgerunner on Jul 17, 2007 9:02:27 GMT -4
Thank's guy's , I have had 4 back surgeries counting this stimulator implant , my first surgery was at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh , spent a week in the hospital. I had a laminetomy at the L4-L5-S1 area and a fusion with hardware from a Neurosurgeon . 3 month's later I broke a screw at therapy, this surgeon wouldn't touch me after this happened , he told me to get nerve block and did with no relief , I went back to see him and he blew up at me and said " what are you doing here ? I told you there is nothing I can do for your pain." I thought this guy treated me horrible.
2 months later I found this other Dr. Orthopedic spine specialist with a fellwoship of the spine and I'll tell you this guy is was better than that neurosurgeon. I figured a neurosurgeon would of been better , but I was wrong. My screw was broke and my bone wouldn't fuse. Since I broke that screw it caused nerve damage thank's to the neuro. So I alway's tell people with back problems to see a Dr. who specialized in the spine. So far since my last fusion I still haven't fused and it's been a little over 2 years. I guess some people fuse some don't ?? Thank's for your post replies to me.
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Post by ridgerunner on Oct 1, 2007 18:05:19 GMT -4
Quick update , I have an appointment to see Dr. Kang out of U.P.M.C in November. Thanks for your help folks and sorry you have to go through this also .
Ridge
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