Originally Posted by Nanc

Hey finz! Thanks for your reply. Surgey went pretty well (obviously since I am on here right now ).

Regarding the SCS's...I had two (cervical and thoracic) implanted June 2011 and a revision on the thoracic one Nov 2011. They helped me greatly, so much so that I was able to work another year and a half. I was losing the use of my hands. The SCS's helped me with desensitization big time! If I could go back in time, I would do the same thing and get them.

The issues leading up to the removal is that the thoracic paddle lead migrated up and that battery was twisted and hurting. (that battery was moved to my front right side with the revision in Nov 2011) Also, every time I had either one of them on, I would get pain and spasms in my lower back. Reducing the stimulation wasn't effective for me.

Hope this makes sense, just took some more pain meds

Nanc