Thanks Janice, That certainly explains everything. In a message dated 1/19/2013 1:27:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Jude – and all TM’ers When I was referred to a pain management doc by another doc that told me he had exhausted all his “tricks” for pain, my new doc started doing injections in my back to relieve pain from both arthritis and TM – they just irritated each other at my expense. The injections only lasted about 3 months, then another was needed-badly. After awhile, he suggested that I try the implant from the outside of my body before he implanted the implant, trying as close as possible to find if this would help me before implantation. I did have help from it, so we decided to go all the way with it. This is how it is done: I was put to sleep for the procedure. A small needle-like thing with “ legs” was attached to my spine. Then, attached to the legs of the needle-like thing, was the implant which was placed a little under the skin of the back/hip area. It is about 1” big and cannot be seen outside of the skin. There is a slight bump where it is located. On that bump is where I touch with the magnet to “turn myself on or off”. It creates different sensations from a fuzzy feeling to a strong bumping feeling to help cover nerve pain. I control what sensation I want and how strong I want it with another small hand-held appliance. When I sit or lay down, I always turn it off - it is just more comfortable that way. I would not be walking nearly as much without it and would have much more pain. Our insurance covered almost all of it. I do know a lady with TM that tried it and it did not work for her, but most do get relief. Any more questions - just ask me. Janice From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:17 AM To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Subject: Re: [TMIC] Pain management doctor Janice, I didn't know that you have an implant for pain. How do the magnets differ from the pain medication pump. You say it is effective for you. That's great! What made you make the choice between the two different types of implants? Love, Jude In a message dated 1/18/2013 11:48:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Pat, I have been going to a pain management doc for 4 years and they have helped me tremendously with pain. I have an implant in my hip/back area that is connected to my spine. I turn on the implant with a magnet that I touch where my implant is. It uses several - my choice - sensations to cover nerve pain from my back down to my ankles. It also gives my legs more strength to keep walking and they feel stronger too. I would not be walking nearly as much as I do without it. Janice -----Original Message----- From: Pat Voorheis Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 7:21 PM To: tmic Subject: [TMIC] Pain management doctor Please tell more about pain management doctors and clinics. Anything would be helpful and good to know. Sent from my iPad
