Spinal Stimulator
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 8855
- Joined: Tue Dec 26, 2006 4:34 pm
- Location: United Kingdom
Re: Spinal Stimulator
Definitely sounds good. Excellent news.
Betty
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 6259
- Joined: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:20 pm
- Location: Northwest Territories, Canada
Re: Spinal Stimulator
Excellent! Who would have guessed! They must have recognized the distress you had as soon as it was removed. Good on them.
Beth - Wishing you a restful sleep tonight
Click for info on WED/RLS AUGMENTATION & IRON
I am a volunteer moderator. My posts are not medical advice. My posts do not reflect RLS Foundation opinion.
Click for info on WED/RLS AUGMENTATION & IRON
I am a volunteer moderator. My posts are not medical advice. My posts do not reflect RLS Foundation opinion.
-
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:11 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
Glad to hear it is working out well so far! Please keep us updated on how it goes!
Also, sorry if you've answered this elsewhere, but did your doc want to try the stimulator specifically for RLS or is it primarily for chronic pain or some other condition? This treatment seems very promising, but it was my understanding they werent ready to trial it for solely RLS.
Thank you!
Also, sorry if you've answered this elsewhere, but did your doc want to try the stimulator specifically for RLS or is it primarily for chronic pain or some other condition? This treatment seems very promising, but it was my understanding they werent ready to trial it for solely RLS.
Thank you!
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
They are considering it for chronic pain. Having RLS gone is a bonus.stockton2malone2 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:20 pmGlad to hear it is working out well so far! Please keep us updated on how it goes!
Also, sorry if you've answered this elsewhere, but did your doc want to try the stimulator specifically for RLS or is it primarily for chronic pain or some other condition? This treatment seems very promising, but it was my understanding they weren't ready to trial it for solely RLS.
Thank you!
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I just finished the second trial for the spinal stimulator. Doctor pulled the lead today.
I talked to the rep about it regarding RLS. She said it has worked for some people. Mostly on an individual basis. She said they place it in the same area for people any leg issues, pain, my spasms, RLS.
The best thing to do would be to have a trial. It is for one week. There are restrictions for the trial and for the permanent one until it heals. No bending, no twisting, no reaching above your head or lifting more than 8 pounds.
My RLS is gone. I mostly get RLS in the evenings when watching TV when I get sleepy. I can rarely take a nap in the afternoon because of RLS.
The rep said that a rep would know what code to use so insurance would cover it.
I can hardly wait for the permanent one. I will be weaning off the methadone then.
Nevro HF10 is the one I will be getting. The web site is: HF10.com
They are in Europe too.
I talked to the rep about it regarding RLS. She said it has worked for some people. Mostly on an individual basis. She said they place it in the same area for people any leg issues, pain, my spasms, RLS.
The best thing to do would be to have a trial. It is for one week. There are restrictions for the trial and for the permanent one until it heals. No bending, no twisting, no reaching above your head or lifting more than 8 pounds.
My RLS is gone. I mostly get RLS in the evenings when watching TV when I get sleepy. I can rarely take a nap in the afternoon because of RLS.
The rep said that a rep would know what code to use so insurance would cover it.
I can hardly wait for the permanent one. I will be weaning off the methadone then.
Nevro HF10 is the one I will be getting. The web site is: HF10.com
They are in Europe too.
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 16602
- Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:37 am
- Location: Los Angeles
Re: Spinal Stimulator
That is awesome. I wonder if it works for fibro? I am pretty tired of hurting all the time .
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
You can contact them on the web site.ViewsAskew wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:38 pmThat is awesome. I wonder if it works for fibro? I am pretty tired of hurting all the time .
HF10.com
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 16602
- Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:37 am
- Location: Los Angeles
Re: Spinal Stimulator
Thanks.debbluebird wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:50 amYou can contact them on the web site.ViewsAskew wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:38 pmThat is awesome. I wonder if it works for fibro? I am pretty tired of hurting all the time .
HF10.com
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I was taking methadone 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the evening. For the last week I have been taking 5 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg in the evening. I had some insomnia the first two nights after the reduction.
Today I started 2.5 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg in the evening. I am not sure how long I will stay at this dose. I guess it will depend on how I feel. My back started aching some today. I could tell it's because the dose is lower. I have the feeling the insomnia will happen again tonight.
So far no spasms, and no RLS.
Today I started 2.5 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg in the evening. I am not sure how long I will stay at this dose. I guess it will depend on how I feel. My back started aching some today. I could tell it's because the dose is lower. I have the feeling the insomnia will happen again tonight.
So far no spasms, and no RLS.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I came across another person who doesn't think it will be possible for me to stop the methadone. That kind of attitude just makes me more determined.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I am finally past the insomnia. I decided I won't decrease methadone again until March 10th. I increased my stimulator this morning due to spasms last night but they are not like they used to be. I am able to change positions and go back to sleep. They hit twice, at 3:30 and 5:15 am. I used to have to get up when they were that strong, otherwise the intensity would just increase.
I slept very well last night. It looks like it takes several nights after each decrease of methadone. I am not having any other symptoms of withdrawal. Last time I weaned off methadone I had a lot of RLS in my legs and especially in my arms. I think also with the weaning from the methadone I am feeling all of the aches and pains in my body that the methadone was covering up.
I slept very well last night. It looks like it takes several nights after each decrease of methadone. I am not having any other symptoms of withdrawal. Last time I weaned off methadone I had a lot of RLS in my legs and especially in my arms. I think also with the weaning from the methadone I am feeling all of the aches and pains in my body that the methadone was covering up.
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 16602
- Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:37 am
- Location: Los Angeles
Re: Spinal Stimulator
Still great news. So happy for you.debbluebird wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:08 pmI am finally past the insomnia. I decided I won't decrease methadone again until March 10th. I increased my stimulator this morning due to spasms last night but they are not like they used to be. I am able to change positions and go back to sleep. They hit twice, at 3:30 and 5:15 am. I used to have to get up when they were that strong, otherwise the intensity would just increase.
I slept very well last night. It looks like it takes several nights after each decrease of methadone. I am not having any other symptoms of withdrawal. Last time I weaned off methadone I had a lot of RLS in my legs and especially in my arms. I think also with the weaning from the methadone I am feeling all of the aches and pains in my body that the methadone was covering up.
I definitely feel the aches and pains the methadone is covering up when I reduce it for any reason.
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I have cut back again. Last night I had some withdrawal symptoms. I am hoping tonight will be better. I am down to 2.5 mg once a day.
Over all it is better then the last time I weaned off methadone. I am not that miserable. I am starting to have a few spasms at night which I expected. I am thinking that by Monday I will completely stop taking the methadone. Then after another week I will see where I'm at. I don't want to increase the spinal stimulator until then. I need the methadone out if my body before I'll be able to tell where to have the stimulator.
Over all it is better then the last time I weaned off methadone. I am not that miserable. I am starting to have a few spasms at night which I expected. I am thinking that by Monday I will completely stop taking the methadone. Then after another week I will see where I'm at. I don't want to increase the spinal stimulator until then. I need the methadone out if my body before I'll be able to tell where to have the stimulator.
-
- Moderator
- Posts: 16602
- Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:37 am
- Location: Los Angeles
Re: Spinal Stimulator
That last 2.5 might be the toughest part. Hope it isn't.
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
Managing Your RLS
Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.
-
- Posts: 2392
- Joined: Mon May 21, 2012 3:27 pm
Re: Spinal Stimulator
I did that last reduction on March 6th to 2.5 mg. This is not an easy process. They tell me that when reducing pain meds then the stimulator can become too strong and over stimulate. I have been going through what that feels like. I have now reduced the stimulator by 2 levels, not on the same day.
There are 100's of programs. It blocked everything before so I know it will again. I am telling all of you about this because it is not an easy process yet I think it will be worth it. I wanted off the meds. They caused other problems.
There are 100's of programs. It blocked everything before so I know it will again. I am telling all of you about this because it is not an easy process yet I think it will be worth it. I wanted off the meds. They caused other problems.