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Originally Posted by AZ-Di
Does anyone else experience intermittent types of pain?
I do and it makes it difficult to describe when reporting to my P.M. Dr.
For example I may be at a pain level 2-3 for a time, but then it may flare to a 5-9 for maybe 15 - 30 min. and then resume 2-3. The types of pain vary from the burning to an intense ache to sharp to "pins and needles". All with no pattern. Of course, P.T. or difficult activities flare it but sometimes there's no pattern.
I've read many posts from some of you regarding flares and remission for lengths of time.
I'm also following many of you who have the SCS and my heart goes out to you all!
But I was wondering if any of you experience this because I'm nearing the maximum on my nerve blocks and they are now pushing me toward the SCS and I'm really afraid of going there if the nerve blocks are no longer offering much improvement.  |
Yes, this does happen to me. My pain is usually at a 8 on most days but then every once in awhile i will just get a moment where the pain is so unbearable that I feel like I am going to pass out. Sometimes I know what causes it and other times I don't. I would explain it to your doctor the same way you just explained it. Try to write it down whenever it happens and what you are or were doing that way you can look back and maybe figure out what makes it happen.
I am so sorry this is happening. I hope it gets better for you! I just did the trial for SCS, and I would make sure you have a great doctor and do lots of research before making your decision. Good luck to you!