Hey Bobber,

I had full body RSD when my doctor and I decided to try a stimulator. It was too hard to get it programmed to help the pain. The programmers and there were many said full body RSD is too difficult for the design. I tired for 2 1/2 years to get it to work for me. I had it removed last November.
We are all different and what works for some doesn't for others. I have gone to Philly several times to see Dr. S. He is an RSD specialist. He told me if I had asked him he would have told me not to have the stimulator implanted (I wasn't his patient yet).
Keep in mind. Doctors have contracts with the supplier of the the stimulator. I would think there is a clause for the number of units implanted. So the doctor may not have your best interest in mind but the success of his/her practice. Or he/she may have run out of options for your treatment. My doctor made me feel like we had tried everything there was and the stimulator was my last option for pain relief. I was desperate and said yes.
I now the decision can seem overwhelming at times Good Luck!!
Take care,
Sherrie