Spinal Cord Stimulator Problems

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I do not know if you recall but several months ago I posted about the horrible

experience I had with the implantation of my spinal cord stimulator. In a

nutshell, I was left with a partially flattened spinal cord, horrible banding

pain around my chest, loss of feeling on the left side of my abdomen and groin

area along with intermittent bowel and bladder issues....much more but those are

the major issues. These problems still continue today. About 2 months ago the

stimulator stopped working in my legs and started a horrible shocking sensation

in my tailbone. The Boston Scientific reps have tried numberous times to adjust

the unit without any success. To say the least, they have shut off the

stimulator because it has stopped working as expected. X-Rays show normal lead

placement. I am writing because I am left with a huge dilema. Since the

stimulator is turned off I have had two surgeons state that I should have it

removed. Has anyone else experienced failure of a spinal cord stimulator? Has

anyone had it removed after 6 months being implanted. What would your opinion

be, considering the horrible complications I had with the original surgery?

Would there be a problem with scar tissue having it removed. I am really

concerned with the complications I am still experiencing and am afraid if it is

removed that further nerve damage may occur. I would love to hear what the

group thinks about this situation.

Thanks,

Greg