[QUOTE=Nanc;958808]Hello all! I was wondering if anyone has had, or heard of, side effects from SCS implants...like gastrointestinal problems, etc?

I have many, many allergies and a gluten intolerance so I avoid all the those types of foods. I am having "issues" and cannot quite figure it out. With the additional shooting pains in my abdomen and head, we think the RSD is spreading. But I have had trouble keeping food in me for the past 2-3 months or so and I have had constant nausea. Not sure if it is the spread or SCS causing the problems.
[QUOTE=Nanc;958808]Hello all! I was wondering if anyone has had, or heard of, side effects from SCS implants...like gastrointestinal problems, etc?

I have many, many allergies and a gluten intolerance so I avoid all the those types of foods. I am having "issues" and cannot quite figure it out. With the additional shooting pains in my abdomen and head, we think the RSD is spreading. But I have had trouble keeping food in me for the past 2-3 months or so and I have had constant nausea. Not sure if it is the spread or SCS causing the problems.

Hi Nanc, been feeling low and slow but wanted to reply here anyway!

I'm so sorry you are having gastro. problems that are unidentified. I don't have a stim yet, but I've had nausea, vomiting issues for years with my RSD and treatments. Many times it was meds, or extreme shocks to the system...(RSD hyperdrive)) Sometimes it was the meds to stop nausea/vomiting.
In Order for my optimal recovery:
1. Diglyceride licorice{LOL Deglycrrrhizinated} first as I start feeling queasy.
It comes as "RX Vitamins -Chewable Licorice nutritional supplement for the stomach mucosa" Maybe Amazon
2. Aloe Juice.. 2 TBS 2x a day... marvelous for coating the stomach and intestinal lining,ahhhh.
3. Ginger tea(few dollops of fresh ginger boiled) or Tulsi Tummy tea,
I try not to move too much. Calm..Quiet..any respite place to find. and always some music to help the mood. If that doesn't work I try
4. Gavison - 1/4 tab up to the full monte
5. Ondansetron= Zofran Rx. 4 mg prn...
6. Carafate Rx only.

Definitely make sure they look at your stomach and GI in addition to care around the stimulator. Ulcers cause all kinds of grief as does gastritis... I try to avoid the prescriptions because they cause other symptoms but we must do what we must.
I am being worked up for some genetic diseases now, after testing positive for MTHFR...not uncommon at all but combined with certain risk factors can cause all types of troubles... now I have GI issues not unlike you. I have gastroparesis, IBS, chemical sensitivity to so so many things... gluten intolerant, dairy allergy ... holy moly. So, I am working some with a ND who cares about all of this... will keep you posted.

Prayers for tummy ease..

Hana