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Junior Member
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 55
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 55
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Hi Kelly & Nana,
Welcome to the forum! I've recently had my permanent implant done and had my trial last august (takes a while on the NHS). The trial really isn't bad, don't worry about it, it did make my back a bit sore but not anything to shout about. As Mark wrote, the worst thing is when you find it's helping and the remove the leads while you wait for the permenant. The trial is all done through a needle so there's no incision on your back at all.
The permanent was much more of an operation, and I won't lie the first week after surgery was painful, however this is pain that goes away. I'm 6 weeks on now and my back is doing well. I had a slight hick up with the machine moving but its sorting itself out now.
Ask as many questions on here as you can, everyone is really helpful and supportive.
I also have RSD (or CRPS as my doctor calls it) in my left foot and have been suffering for twenty years. I've tried everything but a chainsaw so was so glad when I found out about SCS. I'm going back for a re-programming session on wednesday and am very tempted to ask if I can do it, as Mark points out it makes much more sense as its only us that can feel the stimulation. Don't reckon they will let me but one can only try 
Really hope your trial works out for you, keep us informed. Try not to worry to much, it really isn't as bad as you are imagining.
Rachel x 
P.s. Rae, thought I would join you with a bit of text colour
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