Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

[Guest guest]

I have a few questions about the different devices available;

can you have an MRI with either device?

Can one of them treat the pain in several areas?

has anyone ever trial'ed both types?

thanks,

Lexie

[Guest guest]

Hi Lexie,

I know with the SCS you can NOT have an MRI. I had the SCS

and have been through the trial for the pain pump and waiting to have

the pain pump installed, I was told by my doctor that I would beable

to have MRI's with the pain pump but I am still not really sure if

you can. If have anymore questions feel free to E-mail me at

teews2@....

Keep On Smiling

Kathy Sweet

Group Moderator

>

> I have a few questions about the different devices available;

> can you have an MRI with either device?

> Can one of them treat the pain in several areas?

> has anyone ever trial'ed both types?

>

>

> thanks,

> Lexie

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have a SCS and was told I couldn't have an MRI. I tore my meniscus

last year and needed knee surgery. The orthopedic knew from examining

me that the meniscus was torn, so she went ahead and did the surgery

without an MRI. She said the tear was hidden and hard to find. I

guess it would have been easier to find if she had been able to do an

MRI.

>

> I have a few questions about the different devices available;

> can you have an MRI with either device?

> Can one of them treat the pain in several areas?

> has anyone ever trial'ed both types?

>

>

> thanks,

> Lexie

>

>

[Guest guest]

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or-live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

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[Guest guest]

Lexie

 

As Kathy said, you can't have an MRI with the SCS. It can treat more than one

pain area. Depending on how many areas and where they are, you might need two. I

have a cervical and a lumbar SCS and a pain pump.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: Lexie <lexie@...>

Subject: Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

Stimulator

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 3:04 AM

I have a few questions about the different devices available;

can you have an MRI with either device?

Can one of them treat the pain in several areas?

has anyone ever trial'ed both types?

thanks,

Lexie

[Guest guest]

My device is a Medtronic as well and I also got a booklet and DVD

during the trial stage. You can also request info including a DVD

directly from the companies that produce SCS's. I know there is:

medtronic

http://www.medtronic.com/our-therapies/neurostimulators-pain-

conditions/index.htm

Boston Scientific

http://www.controlyourpain.com/index.cfm?langid=1

ANS

http://www.poweroveryourpain.com/sb/all_about/proven/index.html?

WT.srch=1 & WT.mc_id=0D0M0Q & source=0D0M0Q-

657658703 & gclid=CNqGxcnv95YCFQrFGgodS0wNXw

Those are the companies I know of.

Cherese

> >

> > Hi all

> > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

know

> my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it.

I

> found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

the

> procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

> informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

> getting this done.

> > The videos are at http://www.or-live.com

> > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > Kim

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[Guest guest]

OK that link did not work sorry. I know I was a bit upset that the video on the

medtronic site did not work

[Norton AntiSpam] Re: Stimulator videos and eduational

material

My device is a Medtronic as well and I also got a booklet and DVD

during the trial stage. You can also request info including a DVD

directly from the companies that produce SCS's. I know there is:

medtronic

http://www.medtronic.com/our-therapies/neurostimulators-pain-

conditions/index.htm

Boston Scientific

http://www.controlyourpain.com/index.cfm?langid=1

ANS

http://www.poweroveryourpain.com/sb/all_about/proven/index.html?

WT.srch=1 & WT.mc_id=0D0M0Q & source=0D0M0Q-

657658703 & gclid=CNqGxcnv95YCFQrFGgodS0wNXw

Those are the companies I know of.

Cherese

> >

> > Hi all

> > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

know

> my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it.

I

> found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

the

> procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

> informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

> getting this done.

> > The videos are at http://www.or-live.com

> > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > Kim

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[Guest guest]

NOPE not me I did not get anything!

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or-live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

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hauntings.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_haunting_of_carnton_mansion

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> http://dealwithchronicpain.org

> http://naturalcuresreview.org

> http://msfrugalmcdougal.org

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[Guest guest]

Have you asked your doctor why you haven't received anything?

My  pm  dr and neurosurgeon have the information in their office. (same office)

She explained everything to me, then when I went to the neurosurgeon, he

explained everything again.

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: kimleach <kimleach@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

Stimulator

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:07 PM

NOPE not me I did not get anything!

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

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hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

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>

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[Guest guest]

lol if you have been following my saga you would know how damned impossible it

is to get much of anything out of my docs office even a return call sometimes.

Now I do have to see the neuro for the permanent implant after the trial so it

may be I get that info when I see him or during the trial. The rep is supp to be

there Tues when I get the trial. I will ask him about the dvd and stuff then.

I have done all my research I have watched videos on the web on the procedure

from start to finish and read all the papers I can find on this. I feel pretty

comfortable about the trial even though they were remiss about giving me info.

Thanks though

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

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[Guest guest]

Kim

 

The neurosurgeon did both the trial and implant for me.

The doctor still should have given you the necessary information. He should have

it in his office if he's doing the trial, in my opinion. I'm glad that you got

the information you need and all will go well on Tuesday.

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: kimleach <kimleachbellsouth (DOT) net>

Subject: Re: Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

Stimulator@gro ups.com

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:07 PM

NOPE not me I did not get anything!

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

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> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

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[Guest guest]

I agree Sue for sure. I have been a bit disappointed with some of the staff and

stuff before now. He is a very good doctor and knows his stuff but his staff

stinks!

The OR nurse that set up the appt told me there would be quite a bit of teaching

done Tuesday so hopefully that will be a part of it. I am not one to sit around

and wait til they do something though. With my nursing exp I usually can find

most stuff on the net if it is available to find.

THanks for the kind thoughts I would appreciate any prayers or good thoughts or

candles lit or whatever anyone could do for me Tuesday I am still a bit nervy.

The last major thing I have had done was my fusion. It was a nightmare.

I know the trial is not a huge deal but I am still a bit apprehensive due to a

bad experience in the past.

Kim

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

>

>

> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> http://naturalcures review.org

> http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

>

> My Ehow Articles

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> http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

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[Guest guest]

Kim

 

The important thing right now is that you have a good doctor and he knows his

stuff. Of course you are nervous. I was too and I didn't have a fusion. You are

looking for pain relief and I hope you get it.  You will be in my thoughts and

prayers.

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: kimleach <kimleach@bellsouth . net>

Subject: Re: Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

Stimulator@gro ups.com

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:07 PM

NOPE not me I did not get anything!

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

>

>

> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> http://naturalcures review.org

> http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

>

> My Ehow Articles

>

>

> http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

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[Guest guest]

For some reason it broke the links up when I pasted them. Just cut

and paste.

> > >

> > > Hi all

> > > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as

you

> know

> > my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

it.

> I

> > found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> > procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who

had

> the

> > procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

real

> > informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

about

> > getting this done.

> > > The videos are at http://www.or-live.com

> > > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come

up.

> > > Kim

> > > Kim

> > > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > > Articles on Suite 101

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hauntings.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_haunting_of_carnton_mansion

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[Guest guest]

Thank you I really appreciate it! I am a big believer in the power of positive

thought and prayer!

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

>

>

> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> http://naturalcures review.org

> http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

>

> My Ehow Articles

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> http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

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[Guest guest]

I have to say what freaked me out the most was the fact that they wake you up

once they have the leads in place to make sure they are placed properly and they

make adjustments if necessary. Then they knock you back out. I don't remember

either time (trial & permanent), but after my trial, the nurses in recovery kept

chuckling and I finally asked what I had done or said. They said I talked

everyone's leg off. They couldn't shut me up....they wouldn't tell me what I

was saying but apparently it was funny. When my doctor to came to check on me,

he started laughing when he said he looked forward to the permanent if this went

well. He said I was very amusing! I was embarrassed to go back in to his

office to have my leads checked. I don't know about everyone else, but with my

trial I had to go back in 3 days for him to change my bandage and check the

leads.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

>

>

> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> http://naturalcures review.org

> http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

>

> My Ehow Articles

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[Guest guest]

LOL I can imagine! I worked in an EGD lab where we gave hypnotics to the

patients. They would be in a twilight sleep. Some of them would tell us some

very intersting things while under lol. Of course they never remembered a

blooming thing once they came to!

I would not worry about it hun. It happened to us several times a week! We would

just chuckle about it and go on about our biz! It was a light part of the day

but we forgot what someone said by the time an hour had gone by unless it was

very memorable!

I was told I would have Versed which usually knocks me for a loop! I have a

pretty high tolerance to any kind of pain med etc and always have but that stuff

they give you for anesthesia its like they say I am going to relax you and 2

seconds pass I am gone to wake up in recovery or going to recovery.

That suits me just fine to be honest. I have had enough of being in pain during

procedures. I know they will prob have to have me sort of awake enough to make

sure the electrodes are placed but I just wonder how much of it I will remember.

Kim

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

The medtronic rep. that comes to my doctors office gave me a packet

of info. before my surgery with a DVD about my SCS. Does everyone

not get that packet?

>

> Hi all

> I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you know

my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on it. I

found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had the

procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was real

informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking about

getting this done.

> The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> Kim

> Kim

> Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> Articles on Suite 101

> http://ghosts-

hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_ mansion

> http://psychic-

abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_ readings_ guide

>

> My Blogs

>

>

> http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> http://naturalcures review.org

> http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

>

> My Ehow Articles

>

>

> http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

>

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[Guest guest]

Lexie,

The only way you can have an MRI with the pump is if you have an appt. with your

pain doctor within an hour following it to have your pump checked to be sure the

magnet hasn't disrupted the computer chip in the pump. The pump that I have

basically covers me for any pain from the waist down.

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Dorothy,

Now that isn't so bad! I had pretty well decided that I shouldn't have a

stimulator because of the MRI thing. My disease is progressive and my back is

deteriorating, as well as are most of my joints. I don't think it would be

prudent to set myself in a position to not be able to MRI at all. Being able to

get the programming checked would be pretty do-able as the imaging place that I

have been using is in the ssame building as PM and NS doctors.

Thanks,

Lexie

[Guest guest]

LOL!! I cant even imagine what we say when we are under heavy drugs.

For my trial I was awake, it was a little more painful than a

cortisone shot but not really bad. The myelogram was worst.

> >

> > Hi all

> > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

know

> my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

it. I

> found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

the

> procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

real

> informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

about

> getting this done.

> > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > Kim

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[Guest guest]

They put you to sleep in the beginning? I had to be awake until they

had the leads in the right spot. I would have loved to be asleep.

The worst part was the pain when they were tunneling from the hip to

the back. The anesthesiologist had to step out for some reason, so

another one came in. I asked for med. and the fill-in

anesthesiologist told " He's not cutting you'll be okay. " When the

first anesthesiologist came back, she couldn't believe the pain I was

in and told the doctor she thought I needed more numbing medicine. I

was very thankful. I was never happier in my life than when they

finally put me out.

After the surgery, the first anesthesiologist asked why I hadn't

asked for pain med. when I was in so much pain while she was out. I

explained that I had but the other person would give me anything.

> >

> > Hi all

> > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

know

> my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

it. I

> found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

the

> procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

real

> informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

about

> getting this done.

> > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > Kim

> > Kim

> > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > Articles on Suite 101

> > http://ghosts-

> hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_

mansion

> > http://psychic-

> abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_

readings_ guide

> >

> > My Blogs

> >

> >

> > http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> > http://naturalcures review.org

> > http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

> >

> > My Ehow Articles

> >

> >

> > http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

> >

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> >

[Guest guest]

I don't know the Pain with the Simulator or the Pump, but I can say

haveing a CT- Myelogram is the worst Pain I have ever been thru never

agian !

> > >

> > > Hi all

> > > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

> know

> > my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

> it. I

> > found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> > procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

> the

> > procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

> real

> > informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

> about

> > getting this done.

> > > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > > Kim

> > > Kim

> > > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > > Articles on Suite 101

> > > http://ghosts-

> > hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_

> mansion

> > > http://psychic-

> > abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_

> readings_ guide

> > >

> > > My Blogs

> > >

> > >

> > > http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> > > http://naturalcures review.org

> > > http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

> > >

> > > My Ehow Articles

> > >

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> > > http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

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[Guest guest]

You know I dont know how many people I have heard say this was the most painful

thing that they have gone through. I had a really nice doctor do mine before my

laminectomy. I had to get in some really wierd positions but it was not painful

at all. I had heard others talk about how bad it was and I dreaded it. I thought

afterwards how I had sweated for nothing. I must have had someone really really

good at what he was doing.

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

I don't know the Pain with the Simulator or the Pump, but I can say

haveing a CT- Myelogram is the worst Pain I have ever been thru never

agian !

> > >

> > > Hi all

> > > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

> know

> > my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

> it. I

> > found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> > procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

> the

> > procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

> real

> > informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

> about

> > getting this done.

> > > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > > Kim

> > > Kim

> > > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > > Articles on Suite 101

> > > http://ghosts-

> > hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_

> mansion

> > > http://psychic-

> > abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_

> readings_ guide

> > >

> > > My Blogs

> > >

> > >

> > > http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> > > http://naturalcures review.org

> > > http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

> > >

> > > My Ehow Articles

> > >

> > >

> > > http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

I don't think I thought a myelogram was the most painful thing I've ever had

done. My worst tests/treatments are the ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) and back when

I had a doctor who did the back injections without putting me to sleep (which my

pain doc here does). Down in Temple TX at & White hospital, they just had

you lay on your side kind of in the fetal position and jabbed you with the

needles....you're supposed to have a series of 3, I made it through 2, and told

the doctor I would never be back!!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

I don't know the Pain with the Simulator or the Pump, but I can say

haveing a CT- Myelogram is the worst Pain I have ever been thru never

agian !

> > >

> > > Hi all

> > > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

> know

> > my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

> it. I

> > found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> > procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

> the

> > procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

> real

> > informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

> about

> > getting this done.

> > > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > > Kim

> > > Kim

> > > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > > Articles on Suite 101

> > > http://ghosts-

> > hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_

> mansion

> > > http://psychic-

> > abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_

> readings_ guide

> > >

> > > My Blogs

> > >

> > >

> > > http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> > > http://naturalcures review.org

> > > http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

> > >

> > > My Ehow Articles

> > >

> > >

> > > http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Yes, the orginally put me to sleep, then woke me up to get the leads placed

correctly, then back to dreamland. I was terrified I was going to be in

excruciating pain when they woke me up but they assured me I wouldn't feel a

thing....I don't even remember getting woke up!!!! So I got to sleep during all

the procedures you're talking about. I probably wouldn't have done it if they

told me I would be awake up to that point. That part creeped me out. They

offerred to showed me how they did it and I told them I didn't want to

know.....just do your magic!!!! Like I've said, I love my doctor!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

Re: Stimulator videos and eduational material

They put you to sleep in the beginning? I had to be awake until they

had the leads in the right spot. I would have loved to be asleep.

The worst part was the pain when they were tunneling from the hip to

the back. The anesthesiologist had to step out for some reason, so

another one came in. I asked for med. and the fill-in

anesthesiologist told " He's not cutting you'll be okay. " When the

first anesthesiologist came back, she couldn't believe the pain I was

in and told the doctor she thought I needed more numbing medicine. I

was very thankful. I was never happier in my life than when they

finally put me out.

After the surgery, the first anesthesiologist asked why I hadn't

asked for pain med. when I was in so much pain while she was out. I

explained that I had but the other person would give me anything.

> >

> > Hi all

> > I have been looking all over for info on the stimulator as you

know

> my PM was not real forthcoming about giving me a lot of info on

it. I

> found some excellent videos that Beth Isreal did on the actual

> procedure of implantation. They also had 2 patients there who had

the

> procedure done and questioned them about their journey. It was

real

> informative and would benefit anyone I feel that is thinking

about

> getting this done.

> > The videos are at http://www.or- live.com

> > You will have to put spinal in the search then it will come up.

> > Kim

> > Kim

> > Freelance Copywriter and Blogger

> > Articles on Suite 101

> > http://ghosts-

> hauntings.suite101. com/article. cfm/the_haunting _of_carnton_

mansion

> > http://psychic-

> abilities.suite101. com/article. cfm/live_ online_psychic_

readings_ guide

> >

> > My Blogs

> >

> >

> > http://dealwithchro nicpain.org

> > http://naturalcures review.org

> > http://msfrugalmcdo ugal.org

> >

> > My Ehow Articles

> >

> >

> > http://www.ehow. com/members/ starchild47. html

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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