Steps to determine whether stim trial is right for you are tentative, minimally invasive, and the true best way to learn whether a leap toward stim implant is right. Your consultant can guide you. Yes, a psychological analysis is mandatory- frankly as a means to ferret out unrealistic expectations. The implant trial itself can be a pain, as leads will be tentatively inserted to the epidural space. Even so, I found dramatic relief from that very process, because once the temporary stim signals were activated, I experienced pain relief in a very real way.

My trial was successful. I gained the full implant now 4 1/2 years ago, and for the lower part of my body so addressed, I AM THRILLED with results.

Stay here. You are absolutely welcome. All of us can chime in on your thoughts and questions.

Gerry- kudos to you for the great welcome to Floyd! But then you ARE such a welcoming supportive spirit!
M56