I tapered down on meds a couple years ago after a stimulator. My dr gave me a couple meds (chlorodine? and one other) that helped a lot with the "withdrawl" symptoms. It was not fun but bearable and...
Hi, Yes, they r not cheap. I have a SJM one, happy but to be off opioids is NOT realistic. I am down almost 90%, I believe I am unusual. But I am thrilled with my SCS. My one insurance had 50% co pay...
FYI, according to my NJ rep, SCS is definitely a durable medical device for billing. But, as we know, every state have their own rules....
I never had an issue as long as it is 25 days since the last refill. Others have made good suggestions as to what to do....
I have a sleep number mattress, have had one for many years, very happy to change firmness....
My insurance had a 50% copayment which ended up costing $1300 for trial. Changed policy to zero copayment for final SCS. Most policies have 50% copayment for durable medical devices now, thanks to...
I have had very good experience with nucynta ER for back pain. Also helped with constipation!...
I would call st Jude tech support. I had a defective battery and a rep (left company since) that it was hot because it was not deep enough. I called mfg in Texas, within an hour another rep called me...
SCS is suppose to be a last resort along with a pain pump. My SCS is off label with my electrodes placed just below my skin, it helps with my pain in my lower back....
I have had problems with reps programming. Ask your rep for someone else to try. It is Way to early to panic. I am down over 80% in narcotics but still have some pain. I have a st Jude SCS, btw. Any...
As RM stated, I waited 10 then 12 days after my surgery to have my SCS turned on. I would not panic yet, there r a lot of options yet to be done!...
I am thrilled with Walgreens here in nj. I would contact the head pharmicist and see what they say. I am sure it can be worked out as this is a serious issue. Lmk what happens....
Understand. All u can do is what u can. Don't beat yourself up, it will not help....
I was in pain at the battery and it was warm. When I turned it off, the pain went away after a short while. I was told it can take a few months for the battery pocket to scar in but warm when it is...
I have been takin nucynta ER since October and I think it is the best drug I used in over 6 years of chronic lower back pain. I am tapering down since I had SCS done but having an easier time than...
You will not be able to shower but the encourage you to try things you can't do during the trial....
I recently had my battery replaced due to it overheating. The St Jude rep wanted to just make it deeper (no longer with St Jude btw) which upset me. Called St Jude, suggested would get a lawyer if it...
I had a peripheral SCS put in. Having great results down over 70 percent of narcotics. The trial is great, I almost cried when they took it out!...
What brand is your battery? I would call the 800 number. My battery had to be replaced but it was overheating in use....
I just had mine replaced due to a defective battery. Thankfully I am getting tremendous relief. SCS only works with certain type of pain. Are u going to try the pump?...
I am on nucynta ER for 4 months. Exalgo did not work for me. I am getting good results with nucynta but I am hoping to taper off it after SCS surgery. I take roxy for breakthrough with it. Any other...
I just had my SCS replaced due to overheating. Not fun but they did upgrade me to smaller battery and new electrodes positioned better. Not fun but that's life. Wish you the best....
Will the surgery help or just preventive? Do all the rocks agree?...
Great news. I had a setback, battery overheating, and having it turned on Wednesday! I am still down over half pain meds even without it still! But the SCS is a lifesaver, IMO....
I just posted on "they shoot horses". Please read it, bottom line, have you tried 2nd opinions?...
Robinsme- Your comment they shoot horses hit home! I have said it many times. As others mentioned, getting 2nd opinions some helps. A year ago, my pain doc stated: "my treatment plan has failed, I...
I just had my St Jude battery replaced due to overheating. The rep said I was the first one reporting this problem. Overheating is common with charging but not in just using it....
It may take a few days to be completely effective. Call the maker about how handle it. There are different patches and you need to be careful what cover you use. There are also different delivery...
I only found Mylan at CVS until Walgreens special ordered them for me. FYI....
I can use a magnet to turn it on and off. That is a way I don't have to take the programmer everywhere. Keep us up to date....
My breakthrough is 15mg roxicondone and I split in 2 with my dr approval. Occasionally I take both halves. Most important is ur dr needs to know what you do....
The weather definitely affects pain. My PM doc also has reminded me of this also. You are not crazy, cold storms are the worst IMHO....
I have been taking nucynta and that has nerve and pain relief, the best med have taken in over 6 years....
I found doucolate (sp) worked better for me. Recently my dr changed my pain med to nucynta which solved my problems....
Patches only worked 36-48 hours for me. Ur not going crazy. It does take a week or so to adjust, btw. Hang in there....
RM I pray ur feeling better. I told my dr office that it is miserable having a toy that will make me happy but can't play with it. I have been not able to use my STS for 1.5 months and probably have...
I had st Jude trial in April and STS in June. Having battery replaced and leads adjusted Thursday, st Jude reps have been great. Very happy with them even with battery problem. The rep told me the...
My rep said the phone call I made to tech and mentioning lawyer was a great move, FYI. Another rep did not want to replace it, IMO. Lmk how it goes....
I did not do well with Exalgo. Got the dr to switch me to nucynta and doing pretty good. Dilaudid does not work for me....
I was on 175mg fentanyl patch every 48 hours and had STS surgery. I tapered off the patch 25mg every 10 day reduction, now on 200mg 2x daily nucynta and roxy 15mg cut in half for breakthrough while I...
I am having a redo Thursday with my STS. Thought I should tell ya'll: I followed up w/ the st Jude nurse to make sure I was getting a new battery. She never got back to me so I called st Jude tech...
Skeye, I am only familiar with st Jude. They have reprogrammed numerous times for me at n/c. Wow, sorry for bad advice....