More and more veterans are returning home from active duty suffering from chronic pain. Master Sergeant Debra Ryan-Heard and Staff Sergeant Timothy Conley are among the wounded warriors who found pain relief via an implanted neurostimulation device. In this video, Debra and Timothy discuss their battles against chronic pain.
Consult your doctor to discuss the risks and benefits of neurostimulation and determine if this therapy is right for you. This story explains the experiences of two individuals who have received neurostimulation systems to manage chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs. These results with neurostimulation are specific to these individuals. While most patients experience at least some reduction in pain, the amount of pain relief that individuals experience varies. The surgical placement and use of a neurostimulation system pose risks, the occurrence of which also varies by individual.
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