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Originally Posted by Kelly0514
I just scheduled my SCS trial for April 3rd and the nerves are setting in. I have RSD in my foot and have tried all sorts of treatments and 2 years later, I'm still struggling. My Pain Mgmt doc is hopeful that this will lessen my pain greatly and decrease the Rx's I'm on so I can get pregnany later this year....
One problem is that I'm very scared of the procedure. And even more, if it's successful, I'm afraid of the perm procedure but I'll cross that bridge when I get there.
Has anyone had the trial recently? If so, what was your experience? How much pain during recovery? What limitations did you have? Any advice or tips on how to make this a positive experience?
Any advice would be most appreciated! I'm not one of those girls that likes sugar coating.... I like the truth.  |
Hi Kelly,
I'm brand new to this forum as well but after looking around, it's just the support and information system I need! I have an appt with my Pain Mgt Dr on Monday for the SCS consultation. He discussed it with me last year and I guess I "chickened" out....after going thru 3 nerve ablations on the cervical area and more steriod injections than I care to mention, this is a last resort for me. I have 9 herniated discs, fibro, you name it...i have it...
I'm sure you'll do fine with your surgery. It's not uncommon to be a little antsy when faced with an invasive procedure. Personally I'm looking forward to it! If I can reduce my rx's in any way, I'm all for it!!
Keep us posted!!