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Old 04-29-2009, 08:57 AM #14
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I have an implanted SCS, and the generator/battery is in my hip - just above where the back pocket would be on a pair of jeans. It is installed very shallow. In fact, it sticks out and it feels like I am sitting on a fat wallet. (I wish! ).

I use the Lidoderm patches to (1) lessen the pain form the skin stretching and the scar and (2) to act as padding so I don't accidentally bump the SCS generator.

For this purpose it works pretty well. I would not say I am pain-free, but it is much better than just being bare.

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Apparently, you guys need more cush in the tush. lol Reed has the same problem, and he has constant pain ( just annoying pain) where his battery is. He has lidoderm patches too, for that purpose. I never even thought about it for the padding!

Also, to the person (geesh my memory is crap) who asked about the size.. I don't know how big a pace maker is, but my fiance' has a Boston Scientific SCS and his battery is about the size of a half-dollar I would guess. This is from judging the size of the lump on his rear.
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