Hi Emily and PatriciaB, so nice to see more Irish people on this forum

I am based in Dublin and Ive had such a good Consultant since my back problem raised its ugly head 6 and a half years ago....I have failed Back Syndrome, basically Ive had trouble from the outset with a Discetomy first followed by 2 Spinal Fusion between L4/L5 and L5/S1 , these were supposed to make me feel better! I wish, if anything it was worse and in the end I had to have the metal removed as it was causing me more pain also. So I am left with neuropathic pain down both legs, which as a matter of fact originally was in my right side but has now made my left side worse!!! and its moreso the left side that I have been addressing, except the pain radiates down my right leg too Eventually my Spinal Consultant suggested Pain Management. At this stage I was feeling like a horse put out to pasture.....

But after 2 years and a lot procedures inbetween I ended up with the SCS. It is very good for the pain in my legs but cant say the same for my lower back! But I will say , I have it a year since August, I definitely feel more 'relaxed' especially when Im lying down. I cant sit for too long and thats something that the SCS doesnt address. But it has been remarked that I dont have that 'drawn' look as much as I used to. I havent gone off all meds as I just cant function properly if I do as the pain is still there. The SCS does 'mask' the pain I have but I do feel it there all the time, but its more 'bearable' I suppose!!......

I hope you both have the trial and that you will both benefit from it.....

Good luck with your visit Emily with your Specialist and I do hope that you will get all the video's and literature that goes with the SCS.

Mine incidently is St Judes Eon Ans Stimulator. They are based in the UK, well thats where the Reps come from but the actual company originates in Texas.


If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.......

Btw where are you both from, I will understand if you dont want to say.....

Take care

Jackie