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Trigeminal Stimulator update
« on: Aug 21st, 2006, 9:05am » |
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Well guys and gals I'm back one more time to give you A update on what I believe to be one of the best decisions I ever made.I had the stimulator procedure done Feb 2 06, and have been prety much PF ever since. After being a sufferer for 29 years, chronic for the past 10,I couldn't be happier.I'm almost tempted to use the cure word  . Well most of you have read my past threads and know my history,as well the details of the procedure. So I will not go into that right now.If anyone is not familliar with my story just ask and I will be happy to fill you in.  I wish you all PFDAnd good luck dealing with your deamons. John
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #1 on: Aug 21st, 2006, 9:19pm » |
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I am so glad you are still doing greatl
keep us imformed on how you are doing.
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #2 on: Aug 25th, 2006, 4:23am » |
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Hello zuestedog
I am very much intrested in getting more deatels
concerning the trigeminal nerve stimulation
Thank you in advance
yours
gabi
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #3 on: Aug 25th, 2006, 2:18pm » |
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Hello gabi. The short version is ,its a small electric stim. placed on the trigeminal nerve. The stim. is placed under the skin above the eyebrow. You can not even tell its there. Its attached to a battery in my chest by way of a wire ,which is also just under the skin. It comes with a remote control which I can use to turn it on and off, and control both amperage and voltage. This device is made by Medtronic. I had the procedure don at University of Cincinnati hospital, By a Dr. Manybur from the Mayfield spinal Institute. The procedure was done as two outpatient visit and I was back to work in about a week. The best part is that the procedure is revervseable. I hope this the Info you needed if you have anymore ques. just ask. PFD to you John
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #4 on: Aug 25th, 2006, 9:52pm » |
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Hey Zeus,
Glad your still doing better. Thanks for the update.
Gabi, This is a not something to take lightly as I am sure Zeus has told you. Do a site search on DBS. This is not for everyone. Zeus was in an awful bad way I'm sure to have this done, as I think he would agree.
all the best
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #5 on: Aug 26th, 2006, 10:11am » |
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Hold on a min there thez. This is not a DBS [deep brain stimulator.] It is a super orbital stim. The big difference is this is not brain surgery, nor does it have to be permanent.[other wise if it doesn't work for you or you just dont like it. You can have it removed.] Again it was done in two outpatient visits with local anthisisi ??? . However you are right no surgery should be done without a certain amount of thought. In my case I had exhausted every other poss. therapy and med avail. , but looking back at all the weird sideaffects from the meds , the pain from the beast, as well as some of the painfull therapys. Iwish I would of found this first. It truly has given me my life back PFD to you and trhanks for any input.
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Re: Trigeminal Stimulator update
« Reply #6 on: Aug 26th, 2006, 3:25pm » |
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Right on dog but the DBS search has alot of information regarding your situation. 
I am no doc so I cannot speak to that anyway. I do know there is alot of information to collect. I am sure that was a tough decision for you. Keep on truckin and all the best
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