“I had a double laminectomy last July for the shooting pain in my legs. It worked beautifully. I haven’t had a pain since. Is that a possibility for you?”
I have HNP RT L1-2 L5-1 which is protruding but not pressing on the nerve and was told by 2 of the 3 Specialist that I am not a candidate for surgery.
If they lived a week with the pain I am having they might reconsider.
It seems that I am a candidate for the spinal stimulator and at this time in life I will do just about anything to get feeling good and get off of the Vicodin.
I have terrible stomach issues and I think getting off the pain meds would be going in the right direction.
Hell I just did the math and for the five years of taking these drugs I have consumed roughly 7500 Vicodin...........no wonder my guts hate me.
I had the surgery to remove/replace my L5 and fuse to S1...that is what they say led to the “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome” that is the root of my pain issues. They waited too long to do something and because of that, my nerves suffered permanent damage. I feel for you and pray your are helped by this unit. Make sure to demand they work with the unit until they get it programmed like you need it! Don’t let them rush you out with settings that are not right for your needs!
I have been on pain meds for several years. I have had 3 knee surgeries (1994, 1999, 2000), a car accident (Hit by a car while walking 1985) and another accident (hit by a lady backing out of a parking spot 2009), Cerivical/Thorasic/Lumbar spinal injury (work related injury 1990), Motorcycle accident (hit a deer 1991), a ski injury (lost control on ice 1985), sciatica (tripped on anchored vines while doing yard work 2011). I’m a mess, but just want relief from this pain!
I meant to send the message to you and Trussell.....please check what I sent to her.