Hi Neko,

Sorry you are having such a tough time of it lately.

This is a great place to come for feedback and information from people who have had SCS for various kinds of disorders.

In evaluating answers to your specific question about responses to SCS with the diagnosis of CRPS/RSD be very careful that the responses you review are from those who have been diagnosed with CRPS/RSD. You may also use your search button to look for people with the diagnosis of CRPS/RSD who have had spinal cord stimulators implanted.

I had a great response to my Boston Scientific Stimulator. I was on top of the world for about twenty months when it failed and left me with debilitating spreads. (You can read some of my prior posts to learn of the specifics) The point is that reading people's stories is a good way to evaluate if the risks involved are worth it for you. Just be sure that you compare apple to apples since the failure and spread rate for CRPS patients is high compared to that of Failed Back Syndrome, for which SCS received approval by the FDA.

Even still, spreads caused by SCS are frequently treated with the implantation of another SCS to control the spread pain. Some view that as a viable option. Only you can decided.

I recently found this link that is helpful, particularly when evaluating the effectiveness of a SCS with a diagnosis of CRPS.

http://painsandiego.com/category/spi...stimulators-2/

It is also instructive to request scientific evidence of the safety and effectiveness of SCS for CRPS from your implanting physician.

Best to you in whatever you decide!