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Location: Belgium, Europe
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Location: Belgium, Europe
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17 is young, but it's good that you're asking for experiences from others...
A SCS is not a cure. It's one of many different types of treatment. It's an invasive procedure (back surgery). A SCS is not a magical device that will end all your problems. There are alternatives. I'd not do anything invasive until you've exhausted all other options. Let the doctors try medication and other treatments first. A SCS or pain pump is basically given when nothing else works.
I think your mom is right about being hesitant towards anything invasive at your age.
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All the best, Marleen
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Work related (car) accident September 21, 1995, consequences:
- chondromalacia patellae both knees
- RSD both legs (late diagnosis, almost 3 years into RSD) & spread to arms/hands as of 2008
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