Hi all,
Reed's SCS was implanted about 6 months after he was diagnosed and began treatment for RSD. It has helped tremendously with pain.. he can walk now with a limp, compared to walking only with crutches before. However, I will say MominPain, if you can manage your pain, you should really think long and hard about it. The restrictions with SCS don't necessarily end when your recovery period is over. There are life long restrictions, and to be honest, there are times when Reed has said he would almost rather deal with the pain and be able to bend and stretch again. His leads are floating, no paddles, so he can never again do things that can pull them and move them. It's alot to consider, and much research and thought should be put into it. Good luck!