Does anyone else have a spinal cord stimulator implant?

SGT Doug Witten — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:49:52 -0400

Just looking for folks to share experiences and talk with about the SCS implant and other back procedures.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 5:32 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 05:32:49 -0400

Check with your local Warrior Transition Unit and see if they have access to the database of others who have them.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 20 at 2014 7:42 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:42:39 -0400

Do you have an update on your condition SGT Doug Witten ? Did you get the implant? The Army wanted to do the same for me and when I talked to a neurosurgeon, he said it would have been a waste of time (for me). I'm curious to see if it helped you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 11:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:00:22 -0500

I'm currently doing the trial and definitely thinking of opting for the permanent implant. Trying to find info on how the implant affects the remaining time I have in the military. Does it become a DLC (Deployment Limiting Conidition) i.e. have to stay within the U.S. or only places that can take care of it if something goes wrong? Kinda like how EFMP works? I'm at Walter Reed but as MED TDY so I don't belong to the WTU. My doc is is Navy so he isn't sure how this plays into my career. I'm happy as hell with the care I've been getting down here (Seriously! I truly didn't think competent, caring medical care this good existed in the military, no offense to anyone out there). Any info would be appreciated. Apparently this is very rare in the Army.

Response by CPL Kimberly Trahan made Nov 15 at 2020 7:09 PM

CPL Kimberly Trahan — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:09:03 -0500

Yes I have one got it on the 19th