First of all I want to say hello! I have been a lurker, reading posts and information about SCS and their use for RSD/CRPS. I have RSD/CRPS in the right side of my face, both hands, left arm and left leg (I think it is spreading to the right leg).

I had two St. Jude stimulators implanted at the end of June, cervical and thoracic. The cervical is great, but I am having issues with the thoracic one. It has migrated a bit and when it's on I feel a great deal of pressure on my lower back and I also get some shooting pains November 2 I am scheduled to have the leads on the thoracic stimulator replaced with paddle leads and they are also going to move the battery as it has caused a lot of discomfort where they first placed it (hip/buttock area).

To my question, I know everyone is different on this, but I am just curious about how others have done with these as far as time away from work. I had the first two put in at the same time and missed a week and a half of work. I think I should have stayed home a little longer. This time I am having one done (and the battery moved) and think I should go ahead and maybe take that extra week but I feel so guilty.

Thanks for your thoughts!
Nanc