I hope this is ok to post here , if not I am sure Nick or David or a moderator will move it ,
If anyone has or knows someone that has had a " NEUROSTIMULATOR " surgically implanted can they please contact me ?
I have been told the only way to become is to have this done on a trial basis to find out if I get satisfactory pain relief . I have been given a heap of infomation on this but would love to hear from someone who has this ..
Thanks all
Trev ...
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Hmm never had one nor wasn't even aware they actually implanted them in people so this is more anectodal than anything but about 10 years ago I had severe back pain that traveled from the small of my back all the way down my sciatic nerve to my feet. The pain was 24/7 and felt like someone had a hot knife inside me....sleep was very difficult because there was no let up of the pain and no position would help releive it.
It was killing me because I had pleyed sports all my life and I couldn't do ANYTHING during this time. Well I went to see a chiropractor to try and help me out. His treatment consisted of laying on a table and having electrodes put on my back and then I beleive a small electical current is used to stimulate something (not sure if it was for the muscles or the nerves) then after 20 minutes of that I would go in a room and basically get a chiropratic massage.
I eventually stopped going because after 6 months the pain was getting worse and not better and after I got those electrical stimulations I couldn't even move it locked my back up so bad.
In the end I found a doctor who prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug that was like a miracle drug for me. within a week of taking this the pain went away and I was able to go back to doing everything that I used to do, play basketball, golf whatever and this was after 3 full years of no stop pain.
So when I hear about Neurostimulators I cringe a bit.
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Since most of us are much more familiar with "Western" medicine, I'd understand if you're skeptical, but...
I had a girlfriend who was a massage therapist, doing mostly Eastern influenced accupressure massage. Since I had a history of back injuries from work, she would often work on my back and brought me a great deal of relief using massage "pressure points". She convinced me of the value of the techniques to the point that I started going to an accupuncturist. After only two sessions, I had great results and stopped using the meds I had for relief of my symptoms :D .
Does it work for everyone? Don't know. Is it just mind over matter? I don't think so. Is it worth giving a try? Why not? Don't rule it out as a possibility just cause it's not what's typical in western medicine. It might be worth trying before having a neurostimulator implanted internally. If it doesn't give you relief, then continue with your Doc's treatment plan.
If you haven't considered it, give it a chance. The needles are painless, you hardly feel them. You might look like a porcupine :lol: during the session, but it's worth it. If this is something you've tried already without success, that's a shame. Good luck, whichever path you take.
Dave "Who" Else
Hope you find relief Trevor! All the best :)
I liked electronic stimuli on my head in the form of some electric accupuncture. I go on a three a week thing as soon as I can be off of the meds long enough to make the hour round trip. Ain't gonna solve anything, but it does provide shrt term relief.
Roy
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What did you need to know about it? My wifes best friend's husband has had one for quite a few years. Maybe I can get some information for you.
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