Re: Dorsal Column Stimulator

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Chaz wrote:

> Hi

> Does anyone have a dorsal column stimulator or any such device?

> Dose it work? How effective is it for relieving your pain?

> Does it create any additional discomfort?

> Any other comments?

Spinal stimulators are always installed temporarily at first so you can

see if it will work or not before a permanent installation. That's the

only way to find out if it works for *you*.

I had a trial a few weeks ago to see if a spinal stimulator would

control my chronic neuropathic foot pain. It worked only slightly better

than the TENS unit I had been using for some time, and the electrode was

very uncomfortable in my back. I couldn't wait to have it removed 4 days

later. Needless to say, I decided not to proceed with the permanent implant.

Your mileage may vary, of course. The only way to find out if one would

work for you is to do a trial.

Phil