Smoke,

As you start reading the threads, you will see that a lot of us use abbreviations, rather than typing out the whole thing. Unfortunately, new people can become confused. I will try to get a glossary started and maybe others can add to it.

SCS - Spinal Cord Stimulator. This is an electronic device that tickles the nerve bundle in your spinal column. Eventually, a doctor might suggest it as a treatment option. It would not be a bad idea to start doing a little research on this.

PCP - Primary Care Physician. This is your family doctor, Internist, etc.

PM or PMP - Pain Management or Pain Management Physician. Self explanatory.

PT - Physical Therapy - Large muscle treatment and rehab.

OT - Occupational Therapy - Fine motor skills and adaptive equipment/use, etc. Often concentrates on hands, arms, etc. and works a lot with life skills, like "how do I open a can of pop when my fingers don't work?"

I can’t think of others right now, but hopefully other people will join in.

Welcome to the forum.

Mike