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Originally Posted by wdwgranny
yes my medtronic works for some of the leg pain it doesnt cover any back pain which they told me it would not cover, i still use poiates to get thru and have actually increased since my implant , but io would not give back my SCS , i have just recently started having mod tosever pain at lead implantain site, dr has many reasons why but hasnt done anything about it . i have ot have it adjust so far 6 times since it was put in.
some people say it gave them thier life back , me it just , helps me get by which i am gratful for i have pretty much finally given up on getting better.
so that adjustment is hard to actually say i am disabled to an extend , hoping i can get ss disabilty as i really need the money to survie , i had to quit a high paying job which has taken alkl our savings and 401 retirment is now gone.
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I'm sorry to about your problems and hopefully you will get the SS/disability you need. One thing I do know is you found the right place for support. This site has the most wonderful people!!
I do have a question regarding your moderate to severe pain at the incision site. Was that something that just started happening or have you had that pain since the surgery? I am curious as I have had the implant for only 5 weeks but have been struggling with incision pain from day one and I didn't know if this is something that will eventually go away or if this will stick around. I'm sure it is too early to tell for me but I was just curious about your situation. Is it an aching feeling, sharp stabbing pains, or more of a burning feeling? Sorry, I probably sound like a doctor asking so many questions!! Also, I had some bone removed in order to make room for the leads and a paddle so my surgery was a little more extensive than just implanting the leads. I know I need to be more patient and give my body time to heal. I just hope I didn't add more pain to the list of what I already have! Picky, picky, aren't I! Ha, Ha!!!
I appreciate your input and welcome!!! Please keep us inform with your story as it may help someone else who is experiencing the same things.
