Hello everyone! I've been lurking for a week +, and decided to post about my pending SCS trial to take place 10/31 (18 days away)! I've had back pain for many years since I was a teen, and developed left leg pain approx. 7 years ago. Always have overdone more than I should -- lifting, moving, etc. Had a fusion (L4/L5) in June 2009 which worked OK for about 18 mo. or so, then all the pain quickly came back just as before. Have had numerous epidural steriod injections over the years, with three this year, to no avail (of course). Only had a day or two of relief per shot. This year's MRI shows scar tissue encasing the fusion site and below. So, now I'm thankful to be awaiting my trial. My days, for so long, have been a struggle to get to work -- concentrate during work, and get home to rest. I'm hoping and praying (family/friends too) that I will get a bit of relief and some of my life back. Everyone I see socially asks how my back is...so frustating to know that the back pain has become who I am.
I'm excited to read everyone's posts and the support that all of you share!