Hi Pam,

I think I read in your thread that you've met the Boston Rep with your leads?
Mine was taken out about a month ago, but I just want to know if it's normal to have the leads placed under the skin for a permanent implant?
Dr Holthouse didn't believe that the headaches and nausea were related to anything but I thought since I kept knocking them I could have got some migration or something? I thought I was going crazy as these symptoms I told were unrelated to the implant and I was so glad after reading a few threads it was quite a common symptom.

I've asked to be referred to Fremantle Pain Clinic as there's nothing more Dr Holthouse can do for me at this stage and medication is about all that will control the pain. So fingers crossed they might be as to help. I've had the facet joint epidural injections and laminectomy. I haven't had fusion as I was referred by Dr Holthouse to Dr Paul Taylor in Murdoch for a 2nd opinion. I was told to try leave it as long as I can. That the stability of my spine could see me going in for more operations after the initial fusion and I'm not sure myself I could go through it.

I have moderate disc degeneration and arthritis and shows a lot of injuries plus nerve related having Spina Bifida and extra transitional disc. I was 13 when I was seriously hit by a car (which was never followed up by my mother) and years of horse riding and abusive ex husband unfortunately took their toll.
Coming up to 50, my back is rapidly showing these efforts now. As a youngster I always had back pain, but now it's getting so debilitating and the pain is more than I can bear. I've always worked and been active and have raised 3 beautiful on my own, so it's so frustrating and upsetting not being able to work full-time any more. (I'm looking into a uni degree now).

Thanks
Julz xox