Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS)

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Old 08-12-2013, 04:41 PM #1
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Unhappy what kind of test your dr did ?

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How many revision surgeries have you had??

I have two SCS's (cervical & thoracic) that were implanted two years ago. I had a revision done, five months after implant, to the thoracic leads and battery because the leads migrated and the battery really hurt where is was placed in the butt/hip area. So that battery was moved to the front/side, kinda near the base of my rib cage area. I need another revision, the leads have migrated again and that same battery is twisted. I developed this awful pain in my lower back after the first surgery and it hasn't improved. Dr is baffled!

I agree that you should get a second opinion. You most certainly can get RSD/CRPS in a place other than your limbs! That tells me your dr doesn't know much about it. Mine started over 22 years ago in the right side of my face. In addition to my face, I now have it in both hands, feet, shoulders, left arm and left leg, abdomen, head and internal.

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Hi Nanc i was wondering if your dr did an mri,X-rays or ultrasound my dr does not want to perform any test unless the visual or just to touch the insitions areas i specifically request an X-ray but no luck i turn off my scs since sunday because can't tolerated pain any more and since then i have some relief i called today to try too see him but his in on vacations until next monday and my rep has not called me back yet but i'm ready to go next week and i don't want more excuses from him but i want to go prepare i know something is wrong with my leads and battery i'm not imagining things,thanks Nanc and if anybody outer have any other suggestions please help me and thank you
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Hi Nanc i was wondering if your dr did an mri,X-rays or ultrasound my dr does not want to perform any test unless the visual or just to touch the insitions areas i specifically request an X-ray but no luck i turn off my scs since sunday because can't tolerated pain any more and since then i have some relief i called today to try too see him but his in on vacations until next monday and my rep has not called me back yet but i'm ready to go next week and i don't want more excuses from him but i want to go prepare i know something is wrong with my leads and battery i'm not imagining things,thanks Nanc and if anybody outer have any other suggestions please help me and thank you
Hey there! My doctor sent me for a series of x-rays and did a physical examination on the battery site (you can feel that it is twisted). You cannot have an MRI when you have spinal cord stimulators. I don't understand why your doctor will not send you for x-rays, it is really the only way to see where the leads are. I have read a lot of posts on here about doctors refusing to send patients for x-rays. I don't get it?? You know your body better than anyone and your doctor should listen to you! I know I could tell something was wrong, thankfully my doctor listened, because I was right!
I think you definitely need to get in with your doctor soon and keep calling the rep until he/she calls you back. You need to be assertive with the doctor. I think you really need to look for a new doctor too!
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