Claudia is right. Everyone will react differently. I've had mine for going on 5 years now (I think). I've had 4 battery replacements and one revision to surgically implant the leads. The leads are in forever and I cannot have an MRI due to the leads. It is a huge decision and one only you can make. The trial is temporary and will give you an idea of how it will work for you. Mine was great the first year and started to taper off in it's effectiveness as the years went by. They would reprogram it, but it wasn't as effective for me as it was that first year.

Within our nonprofit organizaiton in MN we have several members with it. I'd say it is split 50/50. Would I do it again? YES, but not have it surgically implanted. That is where I made a mistake. The cathetor method is reversible.


Hope this helps!
Bonnie