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Originally Posted by Rrae
I dunno.....mainly i guess it has more to do with how the docs seem to end up treating the pts. once they get their paycheck for the SCS. I've heard it from other sources that they (pain docs) like to push these SCS's so that they can 'wash their' hands of us and turn us over to the 'Reps'. My nearest rep is 3 hrs away.
The doc who does my SCS is real good at what he does. But i also think he's a bit 'over-confident' and he isn't very good at sitting down with his pts. and really explaining on a level that we can understand and grasp on to. It just leaves us with all these  loose ends.
I'm not stressin too much about it, but like Bobber, just want to hear from as many as possible because this is where the true heart and soul is. The medical professionals certainly are too busy (or whatever) to talk on this level.
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Okay.. okay... I am hearing ya Rae....Let me say first that I hear you and allow me to shed some light on your concerns so you can add some thoughts in your collect pile from ole' KS.... First..plz..plz..be comfortable and dot all the i's with your "neurosugeron" prior to saying yes...ask every question you can of them including how much and what % they think you will benefit from having the SCS implant.... it's a big step you need to be comfortable with it!!! Now my regular RSD/PM physcian referred me to the neurosurgeon, who's only responsibilty was to put the dang thin in..after it is implanted and that Dr. was happy with my post op. condition... I was referred back to my normal RSD/PM Dr. from there forward and my SCS rep's always came to my appt.s to meet with me at the same time as my Dr... I have never traveled to them..they always matched their schedule with mine and were present at my next Dr. appt. As far as the big push away......I believe the SCS push has taken a bit of a turn..as many are chosing alternative pain management routes ie..ketamine.. possibly due to the negative outcome, but some swear by the benefit they receive from their SCS.... possible spread from the SCS implantation surgery ??? yes.. it's possible... I have had spread AND my unit is not getting along with my RSD as the vibration really upsets my pain and it tells me so! So as far as the Dr.'s just saying osta-la-ves-ta after your unit is in..if you are happy with the results..I'd say heck if you are happy with your Dr. tell em so that you want them to continue your treatment..the same goes however..if YOU feel that you don't get straight answers from your Dr. prior to putting the SCS in.. and they don't offer answers you need...then it is time for you to walk, and find another Dr...... my friend! Respectfully said!
KS
