[Paulb_47]

Hi, I'm new. 59 years old, back pain all my life but I ignored it. After all, doesn't every one have back pain?

5 years ago the pain started getting bad. Doctor finally sent me to a pain specialist. MRI showed it all. Scoliosis, degenerative facet joints, disk, stenosis which was bad enough that I required a lumpectomy to return strength to my right leg.

My pain management Dr says if pain threshold weren't so high, I would have been in earlier. I don't know about that but my teeth can't take anymore.

After PT, shots, Tramadol (the others make me sick), and radio frequency we decided to try SCS. I'm having my trial run starting 01/30/2012. I'm excited, fearful, hopeful and everything else many of you may have been.

I don't have a dramatic story, I just got arthritis and older. I tease my wife and tell her I have higgs boson desease. (gravity, sort of)

I would like to hear about experiences with SCS and Boston scientific. It's my pain management DR's brand of choice. Who am I to argue? I don't know squat.

[Abbie]

Hello PaulB and WELCOME to NeuroTalk!

I see you are finding your way around quite well!

If you should find yourself needing any assistance or having any questions please do not hesitate to ask, someone will always be around to help in any way that we are able.

I look forward to seeing you around the board.

Abbie

[Rrae]

We've already 'bonded' over at the SCS forum, but I wanted to say an 'official welcome' here!

.......ok, I'm being a pest. I'll shut up now.

Rae

[MelodyL]

Hi there Paul. Welcome to Neurotalk.

My name is Melody and I'm 64 years young. I don't believe in growing older, I say we are growing better!!!!

You've found your way to the correct forum.

I wish you well when you get your stimulator implanted. Do keep us posted.

My husband is SERIOUSLY considering doing this.

Melody

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome to NT

Back pain is miserable pain. I understand.

So sorry you've endured so much.

I pray you get relief.

Lots of folks here have pumps that are working well for them. I'm sure they will help you along with your implant.

Take care...

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, welcome to a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Paulb_47]

Thank you to everyone. I've been browsing around and this place is great! A ton of information and a lot of great people. I will be busy reading for a while.