SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR SIDE EFFECTS | Spinal Problems
Oct 28, 2015 · SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR SIDE EFFECTS. Posted 9 years ago, 114 users are following. patricia65203. have had s c s. almost 1yr. have had 2 major infections 11 days hospitalisation & had to go into theatre to have wound opened and flushed out with antibiotics. also had to have first implant battery replaced as it was in wrong angle and wouldn't ...
Nevro hf10 spinal cord stimulator | Spinal Problems | Forums
Nevro hf10 spinal cord stimulator. Posted 4 years ago, 30 users are following. Onlyraj. I just had a trial implant of this device after hearing tall claims by the company. I was under the impression that the company would work closely with me to find the optimal settings. Even in this trial period I seem to be chasing Nevro staff with no ...
Spinal Problems | Brain and nerves | Forums - Patient
By SuzyIrl. Posted 21 months ago. 0. Patient Forums for Spinal Problems. Part of the Brain and nerves category. Symptom, treatment and advice from community members.
The Main Complaint About Spinal Cord Stimulators
Sep 29, 2019 · Virtually everyone who complains about their stimulator is not technically complaining about the stimulator itself, their complaints seem more centered on the implantation itself. That seems to be the main complaint - that some aspect of how the doctor placed it inside their body was somehow wrong, or was done in a way that left them vulnerable ...
Spinal Cord Stimulator | Spinal Problems | Forums - Patient
May 26, 2014 · Spinal Cord Stimulator. Posted 10 years ago, 146 users are following. Has anyone had a spinal cord stimulator,it has been one suggestion for my husband who is still suffering after 4 years after his first surgery, he has had a further op two years ago and is still suffering immense pain, has weakness in his leg and finds walking difficult and ...
Spinal Cord Stimulator Problems | Spinal Problems | Forums - Patient
Sep 22, 2016 · Spinal Cord Stimulator Problems. Posted 8 years ago, 47 users are following. TreasureNurse. I have had my spinal cord stimulator since May and I am having a lot of nausea. I have to keep soda crackers with me all the time. The SCS was put in after I had ongoing pain after my spinal fusion. I had an injury from an auto accident.
Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator woes?
Jun 1, 2017 · I have had my Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator implanted in my spine since October 2009 for RSD or CRPS (whichever you prefer to call it) in my left hand when the doctor who was treating me for neck pain struck a nerve. I had to be off work for 8 months as I could not use the hand and trying to find the doctor who caused this at fault ...
TENS Machine: How does a TENS machine work? - Patient
Mar 25, 2023 · On a high pulse rate of 90-130 Hz (the normal method of use), the electrical impulses generated by the TENS machine interfere with and block pain messages sent to the brain. This is due to the gate control theory of pain. This proposes that there is a gate mechanism in the brain and spinal cord nerves (the central nervous system).
Epidural Nerve Damage: Symptoms and Treatment - Patient
Feb 11, 2015 · Direct injury. The epidural or spinal needle or the epidural catheter may, rarely, damage a single nerve, a group of nerves or the spinal cord. Contact with a nerve may cause 'pins and needles' or a shooting pain. This doesn't mean that the nerve is damaged; however, damage may occur if the needle is not immediately moved to another position.
Spinal Anaesthetic | What is a spinal anaesthesia? - Patient
Jan 18, 2023 · An alternative to a general anaesthetic is a spinal anaesthetic. A spinal anaesthetic makes the bottom part of the body numb (preventing any pain during the operation), but allows people who have had one to stay awake during the operation. A spinal anaesthetic can be used for most operations below the waist. A spinal anaesthetic is performed by ...