bozo 0 #1 February 5, 2009 I'm getting an ANS electronic stimulator installed in my back and spine to try to control the pain my back injury has left me with. Anybody got any experience with the sort of technology ? Does it work well ? Having been a jumper for 27 years and suffering all the injuries associated , Ive run the gamut of the drugs. 40mgs of Oxycontin twice a day sucks and there isnt any recreational value. I will do just about anything to say goodbye to that shit. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #2 February 5, 2009 My mom had a bad deterioration problem in her spine and that gizmo worked very well. That was 30 years ago, so I imagine whatever they have today is even better.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #3 February 5, 2009 Thanks to everyone that responded, mostly in PMs. I got some great answers and feel pretty good about this "one more surgery". I knew asking a bunch of broken up skydivers would be the answer. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #4 February 5, 2009 My brother has that implant. If you would like, I would ask him if he wouldn't mind talking to you about it.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #5 February 5, 2009 My mom has something that seems similar. It has like a garage door controller-is that what you're talking about?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #6 February 5, 2009 QuoteMy mom has something that seems similar. It has like a garage door controller-is that what you're talking about? Thats the external controller....more like a car door lock switch. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #7 February 5, 2009 Quote Quote My mom has something that seems similar. It has like a garage door controller-is that what you're talking about? Thats the external controller....more like a car door lock switch. I keep thinking back to that Cheers episode where Cliff tries the electroshock therapy with a therapist shadowing him. I hope you get what you need..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #8 February 5, 2009 Quote Quote Quote My mom has something that seems similar. It has like a garage door controller-is that what you're talking about? Thats the external controller....more like a car door lock switch. I keep thinking back to that Cheers episode where Cliff tries the electroshock therapy with a therapist shadowing him. I hope you get what you need... What , Billy , no pics ? hahaha bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #9 February 18, 2009 I had the surgery monday...it failed. It seems I have too much damage in my spinal canal to implant the leads. Next step is with a Neurosurgeon mar 3 to see if he can do anything. Nothing good came of this set of surgical drill holes unless maybe you count the Fentanyl. that was nice. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #10 February 18, 2009 Oh noAdam did tell me. Please consider a second opinion, as is the standard in medicine and please follow my advice and seek out Dr. Deer? Dear? in West Virginia. A second opinion is always recommended by the medical profession and ME! Never met you, but I can say I "love you" and I want to see you get the best medical treatment you can find and to finally be free of your pain. Love and hugs, and always the best to you Lee West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #11 February 18, 2009 I'm guessing that you have already tried the external stimulaor.(Some call it a TENS Unit)That is what I use because of the Neuros advice against the implanted unit secondary to my spinal damage. I was on Fentaly patches,40 mgs of OxyContin twice a day,and 15mgIR's for breakthrough pain. I went through a IPRP,got on Lodine, a dual channel TENS,and down to 10mg.Vics 2 xday Pain still ther but tolerable Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #12 February 18, 2009 Quote Oh noAdam did tell me. Please consider a second opinion, as is the standard in medicine and please follow my advice and seek out Dr. Deer? Dear? in West Virginia. A second opinion is always recommended by the medical profession and ME! Never met you, but I can say I "love you" and I want to see you get the best medical treatment you can find and to finally be free of your pain. Love and hugs, and always the best to you Lee West Lee.....you have always been a good friend and continue in that role. Thanks so much. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #13 February 18, 2009 PLEASE get a second opinion !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #14 February 18, 2009 QuoteI'm guessing that you have already tried the external stimulaor.(Some call it a TENS Unit)That is what I use because of the Neuros advice against the implanted unit secondary to my spinal damage. I was on Fentaly patches,40 mgs of OxyContin twice a day,and 15mgIR's for breakthrough pain. I went through a IPRP,got on Lodine, a dual channel TENS,and down to 10mg.Vics 2 xday Pain still ther but tolerable Bry Bry, im in my 13th year of this hell. Ive absolutely done it all. The internal unit was a last chance for me as im so sick of the drugs. Kids , when you are forced to live on em the recreational aspect wanes quite a bit. Im sure Bry will agree. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #15 February 19, 2009 Dude,Please listen to the others who posted on gettin another opion. lived with my pain that got progessivly worse since '89Multiple accident till 2003 when a jump accident REALLY sidelined me.Placed on permanant disability one year ago.I keep looking and looking for docs pain med after pain med after surgery after surgey. Finally this July I found a pain insitute in Pittsburgh that put me through(I'm still going through it)a physical ocupatioanl,and pychological program that got me to this point. Never give up trying,I dont know if you can get the relief I did,never thought that I would but keep tryin>-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #16 February 19, 2009 Yes....I am seeing a Neurosurgeon March 3rd for that second opinion. They tell me he is one of the best on the West coast. I hope so. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #17 February 19, 2009 Hey Jimbo, I hope the second opinion offers you a better solution! Good luck! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #18 February 19, 2009 Man I do hope you find that relief.Like you said,you get soooo sick of those drugs and the side effects start to overwhelm any, relief you get from them. They made me intoa a miserable,short tempered jerk.-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #19 February 19, 2009 QuoteMan I do hope you find that relief.Like you said,you get soooo sick of those drugs and the side effects start to overwhelm any, relief you get from them. They made me intoa a miserable,short tempered jerk. Yeah , that pretty much describes me of late. The Methadone they had me on all summer made me homicidal so it had to go for obvious reason. Thanks Gia. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #20 February 19, 2009 Quote Yes....I am seeing a Neurosurgeon March 3rd for that second opinion. They tell me he is one of the best on the West coast. I hope so. I hope everything goes well and if the end result is surgical, I wish you the best.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 February 19, 2009 Quote I had the surgery monday...it failed. It seems I have too much damage in my spinal canal to implant the leads. Next step is with a Neurosurgeon mar 3 to see if he can do anything. Nothing good came of this set of surgical drill holes unless maybe you count the Fentanyl. that was nice. Ahhh shit. Sorry to see that it didn't work out for you. I hope the next treatment is 'the' one you've been waiting for. I couldn't imagine being in that much chronic pain! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #22 February 19, 2009 Ahhh shit. Sorry to see that it didn't work out for you. I hope the next treatment is 'the' one you've been waiting for. I couldn't imagine being in that much chronic pain! Jaye.....Im doing everything I can not to become like several of my skydiving friends over the past decades. They just couldnt take the pain anymore. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #23 February 19, 2009 Quote Ahhh shit. Sorry to see that it didn't work out for you. I hope the next treatment is 'the' one you've been waiting for. I couldn't imagine being in that much chronic pain! Jaye.....Im doing everything I can not to become like several of my skydiving friends over the past decades. They just couldnt take the pain anymore. I am truly sorry that you are going through this now. Hang in there. We all love your sorry ass and would hate to see it go. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #24 February 19, 2009 Quote Quote Ahhh shit. Sorry to see that it didn't work out for you. I hope the next treatment is 'the' one you've been waiting for. I couldn't imagine being in that much chronic pain! Jaye.....Im doing everything I can not to become like several of my skydiving friends over the past decades. They just couldnt take the pain anymore. I am truly sorry that you are going through this now. Hang in there. We all love your sorry ass and would hate to see it go. hahahaha , thanks Billy . My sorry ass is feeling the love. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #25 March 10, 2009 Bozo said to the effect "They made me intoa a miserable,short tempered jerk." Sorry pal you were that way before the pain. Any words of encouragement from your March 3rd appointment?I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
