Hi all!

I am new here and wanted to share my SCS experience. I have had chronic low back pain and sciatica for years. I had two herniated discs which were repaired. However the growth of scar tissue has caused sciatic nerve damage and as a result I have suffered somewhat debilitating leg and foot pain.

After going the conservative route with injections, drugs, PT for two years, I decided to give the SCS a try. The trial for me was short and easy. It worked like a charm. I had the permanent placed a week and a half ago the surgery and post op recovery has been extremely painful. I stayed in the hospital for 3 days for pain control and low oxygen levels because I couldn't take a deep enough breath because of the thoracic incision.

My problem now is the dang thing doesn't work. I get twinges of tingling here and there but that's it. I can crank it up all the way but still nothing! I'm seeing the doctor and the rep on Tuesday for reprogramming, but I'm scared that something has moved.

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Thanks!

Mary