Hey Griff, I have the Charite -- implanted in 2004. No issues for me, but I live by and preach naturopathic programs for all spine patients. How healthy is your lifestyle? Eating organic? Clean filtered water? Etc.
See:
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11053
What are your next steps?
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