How do members experience Spinal Cord Stimulator?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 36 23
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 19 9
Complex regional pain syndrome type II 13 9
Back pain 6 4
Failed back syndrome 5 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain in lower back 3
Muscle spasms 2
Confusion 1
Difficulty speaking (dysarthria) 1
Headaches 1
Irritability 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 14
None 24

Member evaluations

Cotagirl

evaluated on May 05, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

arachnoiditis555

evaluated on Mar 04, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
  • Side effects: None