Hmmmmm...... twitches and spasms, anyway the primary pain culprits of that sort went away with the earlier fusions. I used to notice some spasms yet prior to the SCS, but I had to be still in order to feel them, and by using the SCS, no spasm was produced that I have detected. The burning nerve pain is that which has been handily managed with the SCS, and I do use it 24/7, although usually turn it down some at night/bedtime. The numbness of peripheral neuropathy from my knees down is permanent, and has not been affected by the SCS; interestingly, however, my wife and I have noticed that if I am laying on bed without socks..... one can observe my toes moving ever so slightly, apparently from the stim, although I can neither feel them nor produce the movement at will.

Now I reckon you are beyond a week and a day.... and are experiencing some lessening of the surgical pain. Two weeks after the implant surgery I met with the rep for the programming session in which i sat before his computer to actually select the programs for the unit myself. These faithful programs I have used ever since.

Prayin for improvement for you! Oh, and Nan, I waved at you as we drove the 77 down from Charleston, WV, through the narrow waist of Virginia into North Carolina during our recent travels....

Caring Loads,
Mark56