Spinal Cord Stimulation: What is it and how can it help? with Dr. Adam Lundberg | The CORE Institute
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- A new option may provide lasting relief for those with chronic back pain that has not responded to conservative treatments. In this live virtual seminar, Dr. K. Adam Lundberg discusses a treatment known as Spinal Cord Stimulation and how it may benefit those with chronic spinal conditions. Dr. Lundberg is a Fellowship Trained physician specializing in interventional spine, pain management and anesthesiology.
Dr. Lundberg discusses who this procedure may be appropriate for, how it works to relieve pain and how the procedure is performed. - Наука та технологія
As a physician who is about to have a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted, this was an excellent presentation. Very thorough.
As said before these companies like Boston do not allow comments so we have roll the dice on advice.
Scott how are things going ? I’m due to have a permanent implant next month for neuropathy in my feet. I’d like to hear your experience if you have the time.
Hello Dr. Lundberg, just want to give you a virtual high five.
Had a Boston Scientific unit for 7 years. 90% reduction in pain from shoulder. No BS. Also Boston scientific is awesome to work with, even come to the VA for me.
Best background I've found, by far.
Thank you Doctor. I am under the trial period at this time. I want to get as much information as possible in order to make the right decision and get the permanent implant. You have been wonderful explaining everything as it relates to the whole process.
Excellent, thanks.
DR.Adam Lundberg Thank you for this presentation you have help me a GREAT DEAL on the medical device. Yes I have done everything Physical Therapy , Epidural, Acupuncture etc. You have help me make my decision on this medical device., I'm 67 years old now I can go back and do the I LOVE to do. I live in NJ and I live near all the beaches. Thanks again.
Thank you. I have neuropathy from end stage kidney disease. Your information has me confident in trying the trial.
Like a TENS unit. Off the Statin been on it for 2+ years and I’m 99% better now
Beware of the comments on here. They can be written by doctors, sales reps., manufacturers. Etc.
Great advice.
Some are, some aren't. My only complaint is the actual unit under the skin is pretty big and uncomfortable for me. But the stim works very very well. 8/10 would recommend.
First of all. Could you drive before the stimulator..
Although some people have had good outcomes with a stimulater, my experience with Boston Scientific hardware was poor.
I had mine removed because it had little or no effect after many adjustments to software.Their software in my opinion is ancient....
It's like having a 486 chip.It is very slow and difficult to operate.One of my main complaints about Boston was there representative who put a lot of pressure on me and maybe others [ please consider one is in great pain when agreeing to placement of device] to go forward. Reflect, that representatives make a profit on your pain. As said, some people have good outcomes but I wouldn't recommend Boston Scientific stimulator as a device for pain relief.
I don't know ...I'm still struggling.
My opinion is that these companies like Boston do not allow comments so you as a consumer have to roll the dice.
Good fortune to you@@SkyNetGeneral-
@@SkyNetGeneral- If these companies leaves reviews instead of blocking them you have a chance for good advice. Good luck I have empathy for your pain.
I just turned 55 it’s been tough for 20 years. Spinal stenosis has been my life since a child. Is this for me anyone?
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I have had pain issues since i was an infant (18months old) up and down a virtual ladder... I am now 51. You do the math. Too many accidents, too many babies born and un, too many surgeries, amputations, chemical situations that did alleviate but the doctors were remanded for perscribing what works. I have been through a myriad of "gee this works, tell me again why I cannot have it...? Oh, because it works, i can't? Again the why??"
I have the same issues. All the side effects from lyrica & other meds. I’m hoping this helps
I don’t know about you Michelle.. I’m 59 n many accidents & worked construction. I’m so tired. They keep taking away that works..
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@Michelle Giles... what works?? I'm so tired of this pain
@@atonyathehun6639 what is it that works... this pain is horrible
@dr adam lundberg, what's the success rate of this procedure, two years after?
Yo tengo 7 meses y me lo voy a sacar no aguanto mas los dolores están mas fuerte que antes desde mi espalda baja y mis nalgas mis mulos piernas tobillo mi dedo es muchos dolor y tengo muchas depresión. No puedo estar de pie ni caminar 😢es muy triste. Que sea más dañino para algunas personas como yo y otras personas que le está pasando los mismos que ami. Por favor orientence bien antes de ponérselos tampoco no se puedes hacer un emoray por es
Hi Dr. I have foraminal stenosis in my c-spine and L-spine. Lots of neck and arm pain. Low back and lt leg pain. Can you help this? Thank you
Is there a stimulator that would help cervical dystonia?
Dr?please i have a Nervo spinal cord stimlutar😢 inplant for separate issues can i have emi scan???
I have severe nerve pain after I had shingles in 2019. From mid of my back rigt side till under arm and front right under breast so the area permanent burns like a hot coal 24x7 specially over my back and under arm. Will this also help as since 2019 I am not able to wear any bra it hurts to much.
So my burning is up from 9th rib up as i had rib resection in 2007 so thats where nerve 1st got damaged
After 20 surgies and mltipile have trie block and pain management team have recommend this procedure . How good is it for a patient with a lomg surgical history? Thanks
I'm scared so scared I've very bad scoliosis and osteoporosis and itp and had major lower back grafts that messed up my nerves I've been in puan since I have been 15 I'm 56 my spine and vertebrae are very damaged and they are taking about this for me but with the research I've done I don't think I'm a canadate...prayers please
I'll pray for you 🙏. Beth
Thank you Beth
I went thru the trial in december 2023 worked great, took all my pain away for those 7 days. Then when they removed the stimulator from my back it was very simple within an hour i was back in severe pain again solid 8 out of 10 on pain scale so waiting the 5 weeks to have the permanent stimulator surgically implanted on january 22 2024 it was nevro HFX not sure of the model so im 2 days out of surgery and my pain i had before the operation is gone all im feeling is some surgical pain but the pain is gone Thank you.
I've had a SCS 6,7, years old, I had it taken out after 2,or 3 years ago. It felt like a inside tens unit. But it didn't help my low back and the vibrated mostly in both legs. How is this HFX DIFFERENT? Recently after a knee replacement my low back pain came back and my legs started shooting pain in them. My thigh all down to my ankle. I can't sit stand or even fix food for myself. Pain In my legs so bad in pain I can bearly get out of bed. Laying on my Left side only gives me less pain. I can't sleep, I'm depressed because the surgery didn't help. Now I can't stand upright.
Would I qualify to try this HFX? I Can't get pain meds, gabapentin didn't work, injection didn't work. I've had several surgery specially at L3,4, and s
S1. IM currently on Belbuca and it doesn't help. Thank you
Is this stimulator good for severe 24/7migraines pain level 8-10?
Can you travel outside the country with the stimulator let's for 3 months Will it still work
I can't have electrostimulation due to a pacemaker.
Why does that battery have to be in you ?
because the battery along with software gives your spine stimulation.Also you might have to charge everyday by wearing a charging belt.Good luck
I gey mine fitting on 23/8/2022
If l would have had this it would have saved me twenty years of pain and suffering from my back my Doctor had to convince the insurance company that indeed it will really benefit me oh did l say l got addicted to pain pills that's a whole different horror story, this is a godsend my only concern or fear about it going crazy with really strong current and what do you do if that ever happens.
Y ellos no les dicen eso a uno por favor oriéntese yo no lo hice y estoy pagando el precio
Had trial 9/1/22
Permanent implant 10/7/22, 3 days ago.
How is it going? My husband is in the process of doing the trial to help with his sciatica/lower back pain.
@@Kerencita94 Had issues during surgery, they had to abort the 1st hole and make a new one. (Problem is, these holes are HUGE, like 7" that they split open)
Day 1 - I needed help getting up and down off the couch, LOTS of pain at the incisions.
I'm on day 5 now and I have a tingling sensation in my right arm at my ring and pinky. (This is new, has me a little concerned)
I also have spasms in my right knee on the inside, daily almost non stop, (doesn't hurt, just don't know why this started)
I'm on 4 different meds.
Pain xs 2
Muscle relaxer (for spasms) xs 1
Rx for infection xs 1
Bruising where the battery went is enormous. Took bandages off yesterday and had my 1st shower since Friday, FELT AMAZING.
The incisions hurt but the pain prior to surgery hurts worse.
(Little did I know, they don't turn it on for at least a week. They want the leads to settle in.)
They turn it on at trial immediately because insurance only gives you 7 days to see if its going to work.
I'm up and about, actually went for a drive yesterday, not far, and made special accommodations to get in/out of my truck. I have a pillow that sits behind me and a step stool I use to get in/out of that I can place wherever I need to. (Has a rope attached to it so I can pull it inside and lower it down when I park. Dont laugh, it works amazing😁)
Hope this helps!! And good luck!!
@@captainobvious5349 OMG!!!! Did the surgery help with the pain you got it for?
Is this device programmable? i.e. could someone (via wi-fi) re-program the device?
Mine is linked remotely, but the receiver needs to be pretty close to the unit to link to it.
Hey Dr. I have had my Stimulator for 4 years and it helps the Sciatica considerably but where the Incision is at and the wires was placed on (in) the lower back has a lot of pain and I really hurt! I’ve tried talking to my Dr. but he keeps changing the subject on me?
Get yourself a new doctor
@@vrichardson1606 exactly
My life changed when i try to stand up, A horrifing pain thru my lower back and legs. With tryles with medication and a MRI on the way I hoped to get some relieve. It's like my lowerback to furtherdown than the Coxxics , and my pelvis and Legs. After many therapy I decided to let a Neurosstimulator plsced in my body. Hopefull because I was almost 15 years fighting the pain. I can not work anymore. My bladder funcion is out of order aswell the collon. So, Think about this. It cost me enormous strengh to go outside. Is theire a toillet....when I am in the nature number onde is not a problem, but a number two will be a task I never can succeed. Or I need to start Diepers. O my gosh, Me, 42 in body and 25 in my head wearing diepers. NO WAY. So that made my world exeptional small. Now I am 58 and start to accept the dieper. I haven't been active in about 2 years now, staying home. Before that I went with my family with mobilityscooters accross the Dutch Dune earea, The wood hills in the Netherlands, We drove miles and Miles, and now...Even that I can not do anymore.
I have a 5 year old neurostimulator inplanted with the regular on my lower back. But after 5 years it has to come out. It didn't do what I hoped it would do. So the Doctors in a great hospital AMC Amsterdam want to try a trail version of a new type. I said oke, we do this and is this also a negative result, then we have spoken about Euthanasia. After 20 years My life says, thank you everybody for the opportunity , your love and affection from the view people I know. Is it a difficult decision , but I am not afraid to go over.
I hope that every person who has a spinalcord stimulator your world will open up again. And enjoy life as much as it was given.
So waiting for the operation date, and lets hope you think about me as I think about all of you. I love you all.
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What you failed to mention Doctor, is that what do you do if the stimulator doesnt work. INtracep procedure has worked for me as a means to avoid another back surgery.
What levels did you have Intracept on, and how much of the pain was relieved?
Thanks for the information about intracep. I had no clue it existed. So, how was it diagnosed to you?
Is it possible to drive a family car whilst using the stimulator. Thank you, and may we all have a pain free future, Best wishes, Denis
Yes it’s possible to drive a car while using stimulator however it’s not recommended
I’ve been told yes
you have to turn off while driving
Many thanks, for all your responses.... Best wishes, Denis
Of course, you can drive a car, and you don't need to turn it off while driving. Why on earth would you have to turn it off? For 6-8 weeks following surgery, one must limit one's activities, but apart from this, you can do whatever you like.
My wife just had the trial procedure done Monday 4/19/22 and 2 days later her leg pain is gone, just normal post op pain. Mom had it done a week ago and is feeling amazing.
My question is, is this a procedure for post knee replacement surgery or is there something similar in a patient who has had a revision. I also have bad lower back issues as well and am planning on talking to my wife's surgeon once she gets past the trial period.
Hi RC, did you have the implant yet ? How is your mom and wife tolerating the SCS so far ? Is it still relieving their pain ?
@Carolyn Stacy my wife has been having issues with hers. They are replacing the battery in a few weeks. As far as me, I had to have neck surgery a few weeks ago sooooo...lol
Why are pain management clinics still reluctant & flat out refuse to prescribe any narcotics low dosage narcotics to people of color especially black males? I wouldn't ask such a question if I wasn't living this chronic pain Hell over 20 years with no logical reason from medical professionals to prescribe one or 2 pills for a moments relief. My last visit to a neurosurgeon flat out refused again steering me towards spinalchord stimulator. I have copies of studies stating this denying pain medicine is common going on decades even more with the notion black men have higher pain tolerance therefore pain medicine not necessary. Will this madness ever stop or its just another inequality treatment will continue?
I was a nurse until I became disabled. Black people are treated differently than white people in every aspect of healthcare. It will never change Black people will always get worst treatment and will not get the same meds that a white person would get
@@DeviantMotives You're absolutely right! We need our own professionals in every field. White professionals won't learn the cost of their racist ways until it hit their bottonline, wealth!! With the current state of affairs, open racism encouraged after Trump administration & many whites complicity how can people of color ever trust them for anything!! My last consultation with my a white care professional had no answer but to leave the office. Enough said!!
I gonna have to agree to disagree with you. Im getting great healthcare. I get whatever meds I need no questions asked. If my pain 8sbad they prescribed what's needed. . I'm on Dilaudid rite now works great. Doing the Boston scientific wave writer alpha spinal cord stimulator. It's been nothing short of spectacular with helping with pain down from 3 Dilaudid to 1 a day! Hope you find better doctors and better care!
@@marcelelandry1619 That's great & a blessing. Everyone not as fortunate. I know many people who are in my situation, denied any medical relief for very long periods. It's not reported on much but have study documentation studies the difference in healthcare between white patients & people of color. It's a big difference. May you continue with good healthcare.
@@tyroneharp7935 I hope you find good healthcare that will treat you rite. What state are you in if you don't mind me asking you? I'm in California
I understand you must get a mental evaluation before you can get this procedure has anyone gone thu this 🤪
Not for me. Any surgery holds great risks, this one is like boys playing with toys, sorry doctors but the less our bodies are sliced and diced the better. Give pain patients back our proper dosages of opiates which are safe and effective, easy and used responsibly as most pain patients do, this is the best way. Dont muck around with us. Dont reinvent the wheel.Just repeal the cruel, punitive CDC guidelines and we can function easily again.From a non addict, dependent on pain relief from opiates and grateful for them, in Australia where we grow tons of opium poppies but are experiencing shortages thanks to more punitive rules by the DEA.
Don't do this for DDD, go to Germany get disc replacement!! 🇩🇪
Dear Dr.Lundberg,
Can i've ur email ID; i would like to check your availability for a discussion as part of my capstone project @ UMN, Twincities.
Stay away from core!
Stay away from ALL spinal cord stimulators!!