Bettie,
I wear a TENS machine. I was given the option of the permanent spinal stimulator implant or the TENS. I choose the TENS because I was afraid to go through an operation and what may happen with my autoimmune system. I am so allergic to so many things and it seems like I alway get a reaction to meds EXCEPT the VERY expensive ones and even then its trial and error. I do love my TENS but the insurance only paid apprx. 50% but I found a couple on EBAY and AMAZON that are just as good. I have been wearing my TENS practically everyday especially since it turned cold and during the rainy season. Good luck with your operation and I hope everything goes great for you. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "tmic" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:35:39 AM (GMT-0500) America/New_York Subject: [TMIC] Spinal Stimulator I am undergoing the knife Dec 2 and receiving a spinal stimulator inplant. I am curious if anyone in our group has any experience with this operation and what kind of results you had. I did fairly well with the trial that reduced the pain by 70% (which was heaven). I have had TM for 14 years and the last 8 have been filled with so much pain that drugs hardly work anymore (plus the expense eats up all my social security every month), the pain is so great that IF I can walk it hurts so bad, I can't concentrate, it is a living hell. So please let me know your experience, both good and bad, so I know what I can expect. Five doc have told me to look for a pain relief of at least 85% if not greater. Thanks from Virginia Bettie E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!
