Originally Posted by melly27

Hi Emily, My name is Melonie, welcome to the site i am quite new to the site too, i like you suffer from Kidney problems also bladder, lower back and abdominal and pelvic pain, i had my trial 29th June this year and am still waiting for the permenant SCS to be fitted, my trial went really well with approx 60% coverage mainly in my trunk area, to obtain coverage in my lower back the stimulator had to be turned up on a high setting which then resulted in alot of tingling in my legs(i do not have pain in my legs) My surgeon and rep are sure with the permenant one they will be able to get better coverage in my lower back with more settings. Ive had my pre-op which took place on the 2nd Nov so im now waiting for a date for surgery! I hope the trial works for you and i would love to hear how it goes for you, Good Luck and if you want to ask me anything which you think might help you feel free to ask away