I didn't have the SCS in me but I had the VNS for depression and my Dr. and I decided to have it out for that very reason. If your SCS is off and you aren't going to use it again, why not have it removed?

The Catscans and ultrasounds don't show enough at times when we have certain problems going on and I have an ongoing problem that doesn't show otherwise so when I get ready to deal with it again then I can have the MRI.

I know with RSD surgeries aren't always good but if the do a block or fill you full of Lidocaine in those areas it's removed, it could keep the RSD from spreading.

Ada