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Originally Posted by ger715
James,
I do know, even in the case of PN that SCS wil not stop progression. Before my trial SCS, my Pain Specialist, when asked, did inform me the SCS will not stop progression; but would help with the pain. My trial was unsuccesful so I did not go ahead with the implant. I had hoped SCS would stop progression and would have done another trial if it was possible to stop progression.
I am glad to hear you are doing better. Your sentence was a bit incomplete. Did you say you are "off" all narcotics??
I do not know what tDCS stands for. I would appreciate any info you can give me.
(Ger)
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Sorry you have PN. I have heard that the symptoms are similar to CRPS. Do you also have CRPS?
Yes I am off all narcotics now. (was no picnic getting there) The mental clarity alone was worth the journey. Since I had been on narcotics for so long I now know that they were only adding to my pain. Wish I had dumped them long ago but I convinced myself that I could not function without them. One of the problems was that a psychiatrist, who I really liked and trusted, kept adding meds over time which caused brain fog. Got rid of the shrink and the narcotics at the same time. Don't need either now. Looking back I wonder if I ever did need either of them.
There is a tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) thread containing lots of info and resources. It is where I first learned of the treatment. I recommend reviewing it. tDCS is a treatment for various forms of chronic pain. It might be worth giving it a shot for PN.
Whatever path you choose I hope you find some relief.
Additionally, if you have CRPS consider it good fortune that you did not have a successful trial. With CRPS a Spinal Cord Stimulator is a ticking time bomb.