Terri M*

As a flight attendant, mother, and wife, Terri is used to a demanding and active lifestyle. So when she was injured in a motorcycle accident, she was determined not to let pain get in the way of her life. But as the pain became constant and a few months with little pain relief turned into two years, Terri began to face the harsh reality that she may have to give up her job as a flight attendant and possibly stop traveling altogether.

Over the course of two years, Terri had seen five doctors and tried several different therapies, including physical therapy, injections, and acupuncture, but they were all unsuccessful in giving her adequate pain relief.

When she first heard about neurostimulation at her pain clinic, Terri was skeptical, and she recalls that she was “losing her faith in medicine.” However, she wanted to get off the pain medication she was taking, and she was tired of the way her pain made her irritable, tired, and achy; so Terri decided to give neurostimulation a try.

These days, Terri estimates that 80% of her pain is gone. Her stimulator replaces it with a more comfortable feeling known as paresthesia, which most people describe as a gentle massaging sensation. Her energy levels are up because she has been sleeping better, and she no longer takes any prescription pain medications. Terri is now able to comfortably perform her flight attendant duties.

After being grounded by pain for so long, this flight attendant is now ready for take-off, and she hopes that others will be able to find relief as well. To those who are considering neurostimulation, Terri says, “I would totally suggest it. It’s given me my life back.”

If you are considering spinal cord stimulation and would like to speak with Terri, call her at 1-877-720-7246.