I had one completely different set of questions for the doc when discussing the scs and can see that there is a lot more to the SCS than basic questions like what limitations, how is the trial and permanent done etc. Maybe it would be helpful to come up with a list of questions that people can use when they discuss the SCS with their docs?

I will look for my notepad with my original questions to add or start a post about. Can you guys think of questions that may be helpful to ask?

Rae, I didn't think about having an MRI done on my neck now. I am almost afraid to have it done because of what they will tell me. That could impact my decision about the timing of having the SCS done *sigh* I will definitely discuss having it done at my appt. though.

Mark, because of the future surgery that will have to be done on my neck, I am not a candidate for a dual scs. That much my doc did tell me. I just need to go more into detail with him about how that is going to affect things at a later date. I think I got so psyched about finally deciding to go forward with the SCS that my brain went foggy on some of questions I should have asked.

By the way, how long was it before you were able to drive after your perm scs? Did you drive at all with the trial in place? After my lumbar fusion, I think it was 4 - 6 weeks before I drove. That was just to my local dr. appt. I probably could have driven before that but was too nervous since I couldn't "twist" to look over my shoulder very well - I had to wear a back brace for 3 months. After that surgery, I had to rely on my daughter and ex to be my chauffeur for the most part. I need to plan this part out ahead of time since I don't have him to help and she now has a daughter who has therapy 3 times a week.