At Tue, 15 Jun 2010, Richard Venne wrote:
>
>I had a SCS implant in
>Sept 2009. The SCS didn't alleviate my pain but it may reduce your pain as
>every person's body is different. You can go to Boston Scientific's web
site
>and watch their DVD on SCS.
>
>------Original Message------
>From: IAS Admin \(Tracy\)Sender: adhesions@adhesions.org
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>ReplyTo: adhesions@adhesions.org
>Subject: Spinal cord stimulation device for pain
>Sent: Jun 2, 2010 11:11 PM
>From: kkajark@aol.com (Kim)
>Subject: Spinal cord stimulation device for pain
>
>Does anyone have this device?
>
>The pain doctor I am seeing suggested I get this spiinal cord
>stimulation device. The doc does surgery to implant leads and an
>implantable pulse genoratoon on next to the spine. Then you have a
>remote to control the impulses. So I guess it is like a tens unit that
>goes on your spine. I am really scared and just wanted to know if
>anyone else has ever tried this.
>
>I have tried so many different pain meds and therapies. I have all
>ready had 11 surgeries. All of the doctors I go to tell me not to have
>any more surgeries. I feel so despirate for some relief from this pain.