I know two that have them, one has yo have his removed and the other says that the effectiveness wains after time

Paula1259, would you mind sending me a picture of the machine? Does it stick out a bunch and is it hard to sleep with? Does it help you to function more?

Hi Iv got a spinal stimulater Iv had it for 6 years now it does take the edge of the pain just feels like a very strong tens machine I feel it’s worth having done did have to have the leads moved up once as it didn’t cover some areas but I recommend it I also recovered well from the operation

I have it implanted. What do you want to know ? Or check out Abbot’s website, they are making the device and may find some answers. Or,just ask me. Had one in last year but due to infection,had to come out. The new one,newer version, was implanted last year,November. Got a serious infection , again,was very hard to recover from it. By the way,have nerve damage ,due to open lung surgery from four years ago, in meantime developed Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome,so my pm doctor decided to try and see how it will help me with both. Last week,follow up,my pm doctor and the rep from St Jude (Abbot),and got very upsetting news,one lead at the battery site is fractured. This means, another surgery,only waiting to see a neurologist, (just to have a second opinion) and maybe he will add two more leads to ease the crps and the Fibro pain in my legs. My advice,talk to your pain management doctor,they know what’s best. My experience,it’s a pain in b..t,long recovery,and still not sure how much ease you. Before the permanent,everyone has a trial,so ... All you need is a good pain management doctor and a ton of patience.