I haven't been on these boards for some time and I am so sorry to see the experiences people are having.
I had the ANS/Neuromed implant in Memphis and as a result - I have disabling back pain and permanent nerve damage. I would like to say something encouraging to the Medtronic people - according to docs here, you can't be hurt in the same manner with the Interstim. The Neuromed ENTERS at L5 in the middle of the back. Urologists cannot operate their and have to approach Caudally (at the base of the spine.) It is harder to "get to" the nerves from a caudal approach. But, it is much more dangerous to try to go in through the spinal cord.
I know people have been hurt both ways. It has taken A VERY long time for me to even be able to discuss this and now I think it will be theraputic. It is wonderful to see that their are many of you who understand. The emotional let down of it not working is one thing, but being worse of because of it is a hard pill to swallow. This meassage to all ---NO MATTER WHO IS DOING THE SURGERY OR WHICH BRAND IT IS, BE CAREFUL IN YOUR DECISION, DONT DO IT UNLESS YOU KNOW THE RISKS AND THEY ARE WORTH IT TO YOU --
Take care,
Sydney
I had the ANS/Neuromed implant in Memphis and as a result - I have disabling back pain and permanent nerve damage. I would like to say something encouraging to the Medtronic people - according to docs here, you can't be hurt in the same manner with the Interstim. The Neuromed ENTERS at L5 in the middle of the back. Urologists cannot operate their and have to approach Caudally (at the base of the spine.) It is harder to "get to" the nerves from a caudal approach. But, it is much more dangerous to try to go in through the spinal cord.
I know people have been hurt both ways. It has taken A VERY long time for me to even be able to discuss this and now I think it will be theraputic. It is wonderful to see that their are many of you who understand. The emotional let down of it not working is one thing, but being worse of because of it is a hard pill to swallow. This meassage to all ---NO MATTER WHO IS DOING THE SURGERY OR WHICH BRAND IT IS, BE CAREFUL IN YOUR DECISION, DONT DO IT UNLESS YOU KNOW THE RISKS AND THEY ARE WORTH IT TO YOU --
Take care,
Sydney
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