Re:spinalcord stimulator

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I have a spinal stimulator implanted in my spinal cord. I've had it

for 10 years now. If you have ever had a tens unit -- the feeling of

stimulation is close, but ts on the inside instead of just the

outside. I have mine programmed to roll up and down my legs instead of

hard shocking feelings you get from the tens unit.

Your doctor will give you a trial one first, where the wires are on

the inside and the battery is on the outside. After the trial, if it

worked for you, they will wait 2 weeks or so before giving you the

permanent one with both wires and battery on the inside.

I have a rechargeable battery now, so they don't have to go in every 3

years and change it. The battery is on my right side of my hip in the

butt muscles. If you need to know more let me know

Terry