NeuroTalk Support Groups - Stimulaor friend or foe ?

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- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) (https://www.neurotalk.org/reflex-sympathetic-dystrophy-rsd-and-crps-/)

- - Stimulaor friend or foe ? (https://www.neurotalk.org/reflex-sympathetic-dystrophy-rsd-and-crps-/94643-stimulaor-friend-foe.html)

How much do they get for scs?

Just wondering how much does a scs cost our insurance companies anyway?? Beside our out of pocket costs>>>

My money sunshine is riding on waiting,,i agree with the group here,,if you have sip now instead of smp,,the implant will only aggravate the problem and [may] spread ,,just like the TENS unit did to me,,Also a few people here wrote aboutr the chance for infection,,id consult your dr;s im not saying not to get one,,but id rather wait and be sure,,check to see if you have sip pain or not,,or have a temp put it for a week and see how you feel,,,my prayers go woth you and the group,,,,bobber

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Originally Posted by SBOWLING (Post 540873)

Hey Bobber,

I had full body RSD when my doctor and I decided to try a stimulator. It was too hard to get it programmed to help the pain. The programmers and there were many said full body RSD is too difficult for the design. I tired for 2 1/2 years to get it to work for me. I had it removed last November.
We are all different and what works for some doesn't for others. I have gone to Philly several times to see Dr. S. He is an RSD specialist. He told me if I had asked him he would have told me not to have the stimulator implanted (I wasn't his patient yet).
Keep in mind. Doctors have contracts with the supplier of the the stimulator. I would think there is a clause for the number of units implanted. So the doctor may not have your best interest in mind but the success of his/her practice. Or he/she may have run out of options for your treatment. My doctor made me feel like we had tried everything there was and the stimulator was my last option for pain relief. I was desperate and said yes.
I now the decision can seem overwhelming at times Good Luck!!
Take care,
Sherrie

Hello Sherrie--I live about 30 miles from Philly. Where is Dr. S located?? What is his full name?? What kind of treatment has Dr. S given you? has it helped you? Thanks--hutch