>----- Original Message -----
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:22 AM
Subject: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf
Of
> Alta Costew
> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:26 PM
> To: adhesions-request@adhesions.org
> Subject: Re: SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR
>
> Hi,
>
> I have tried the spinal cord stimulator. It was a process to go through
and
> not all insurance will cover it. It is still an experimental process. Make
> sure you get in writing that your insurance will cover it.
>
> My pain management doctor really wanted me to try it so I did a trial. The
> cords are implanted in the spine and you wear the controller outside of
your
> body for 5-10 days. I did not get relief from the stimulator even after
> spending 2-8 hour days in the doctors office working with the company rep
> trying to dial in my number. We never found it.
>
> Ask your doctor what he is expecting from this. Mine thought if I got 10%
> relief it was a success. Never would I make an investment in something
that
> was going to give me 10% relief. Also, you might want to ask what the plan
> is if the stimulator doesn't work. Finally, ask the doctor what the
success
> rate is. Mine was never able to give me any numbers, success or failure.
> Both my husband and I thought the doctor was pushing it just a little to
> hard without providing information.
>