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Having a trial done and want to know if anyone has had success relieving or partially relieving severe deep aching pain. I have a long history. Five previous back surgery’s. Two fusions. After 9 years left with deep low back pain with any physical activity. I’ve now worn out the two disc above old fusion. So want to avoid a massive 5 level fusion.
From what I have read a high frequency or burst stimulator would be best. I’m not sure what brand to go with. So any info would be helpful. First hand experience is the best. What do you like or dislike about your stim. Thank you.

Just wanted to see if any of you have had luck with a spinal cord stimulator for deep aching pain due to three level fusion? Had a three level spinal fusion at L2,3,4, with two titanium spacers in 2017, followed by Laminectomy at L2, followed by SI joint fusion and also removal of spinal fusion hardware. Now 9 years out I have been suffering with terrible deep aching in my low back. With some sharp shooting pains on left side and radiating burning pain into right buttock. I’m an avid gardener. The more I walk, bend, lift, twist etc the back ache gets worse and worse along with other pains I mentioned.
I saw my doctor yesterday because my recent MRI and CT scan shows that I have completely worn the disc out at L1,2. Which I knew would probably happen. He informed me I would now need a 5 level fusion to T10 to correct and stabilize my back. I would also need this done due to curvature of spine. If he just fused L1,and 2, due to the stress and pressure placed on T12 I could blow out that vertebra and have a fractured back and possible paralysis. Oh crap, I started crying. I’m a 71 year old woman who is strong and tough as nails but I don’t think I would tolerate the surgery. Day 4 through 7 of my last fusion was dreadful. Had to be readmitted and given morphine until swelling subsided in back. So my only other option is a cord stimulator. What I have read is that deep aching pain is hard to cover. It recommend high frequency or burst stimulator. Just wanted to know if anyone has had success. I would be happy as hell with 50% reduction in aching. I do take three Percocet 5/325, but only works 4 to 5 hours at best if I’m outside working. I’m miserable and have no social life.