If I were you I would get second and third opinions about what is happening to you. My neurologist didn't want me to get a SCS because of concerns of things happening with one, like what is happening to you. The dr may say it's not related, but in my past experience with botched surgeries and misdiagnosis, I would get more opinions and maybe seek med mal lawyer for a free consult. I'm not a dr but something sounds wrong about what your dr said. How does he know your infections are not because of the SCS? Most importantly I would seek another dr maybe a neurologist to get yourself healthy again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Renee.