To Stim Or Not To Stim?
I begin outpatient physical therapy on Wednesday and Dr. Goldstein has written "electric stim" on my prescription.
Can we have "a show of hands" on who uses electric stim AFTER receiving their implant?
I understand that Dr. B has told at least one patient not to use electric stim after their ADR. I have a portable TENS unit that I LOVE, but I haven't tried it yet as I am a little nervous about using it since reading that. I may even call the office to verify it but it is clearly marked "ELECTRICAL STIM" in black white & cyan...
I take less drugs when I use electric stim so I would be a great thing. I'll take those burn marks over the LBP anyday. So does everyone think this is a good thing?
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 12/16/03 Work Accident
Herniation and DDD at L4-L5
4/1/05 Discectomy
Epidurals and facet injections
5/15/06 Discogram confirmed L4-L5 DDD also an asymptomatic L5-S1 tear
10/24/06 L4-L5 Prodisc surgery with Dr. Goldstein
CAT scans & X-Rays show ossification
Trigger Point Injections, Medial Branch Blocks, Acupuncture, Weekly Deep Tissue Massage
10/27/08 Discogram (positive L5-S1) 
11/25/08 L5-S1 fusion with Dr. Goldstein
FAILED BACK SYNDROME
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