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Originally Posted by SandyRI
If there's a chance that you've got a rheumatological problem going on, WHY would your doctor not test you for that before performing the SCS implant?? I would see a rheumatologist for testing BEFORE submitting myself to any such surgery!!
Just my humble opinion...the very best of luck to you!! Xoxo. Sandy
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It was an ER doc who was absolutely unfamiliar with my condition that made the suggestion. I talked it over with my family doctor later - we went over the symptoms of lupus and I don't even remotely fit the profile. Since my CRPS is Type II (injury related), I suspect it's a lot easier to figure out why's and wherefore's than it would be with CRPS type I.
The SCS is definitely necessary; that was decided quite awhile ago. It was me who was trying every other available option. Due to the type of injury I have, it's pretty much my only hope of being able to go through the rehab to one day hopefully be able to walk again.