[Rrae]

Originally Posted by Jcompere

Jcompere CRPS/SCS implant! Mo, I hope the SCS will work for you. I just got back from my doctor after having the permanate SCS implanted 3 wks ago. I am starting to experience back pain along the leads and the implant site is very sore. I was told to message the back and implant site to keep everything from tightening up. He expressed how important it is to stretch the tissue out durning the healing process that will take aboput 90 days. I told him I was unhappy with where the implant was placed(I have the paddels @ c2-c3) the implant ended up on my waist line Where my clothing irritates it He agreeded with me and said he was following the Boston Scientific Rep's direction for where it should go. She was worried about my bra line!!! My result is not as good as the trial as yet. I hope the computer adjustment by Boston Scientific rep will put things right. It has been worth it for me. When I turn up 2 of my programs(the best ones) it causes my right shoulder to jerk. Has any one had problems like this?
"J"

Welcome to NT!
I posted a message on your profile page. I'm glad you've joined us here on the SCS forum! I'm sorry to hear of your wrist fracture......isn't it unfortuneately amazing how one split second can change us! I had a horse kick my left hand and it was broke in several places. Those 'pins' I had to wear were not fun!
So, did you have the lamenectomy? Getting the paddles is a bit more complex of an operation than the percutaneous lead insertion (which is what I had - dual leads)
Boy, I've never heard of 'massaging the implant site' ! yikes!
Maybe I'm misinterpreting, but that almost spells disaster as far as the leads moving or infection setting in from the aggrivation of the site being stressed.
But I'm sure your doc knows best
Don't let the 'bad experiences' here scare you off! There are actually quite a few very successful testimonies......you'll run across quite a diverse range of experiences that the folks have shared. And it sounds like you are happy with yours (for the most part) and yes, the recovery period can certainly be quite challenging ! I layed on ice for the first week for the incision site.
And as far as that 'jerking' in your shoulder, it should be a simple matter of getting 'tweaked' at your re-program session.
One of the most important part of your success in getting the right stimulation is good communication between you and the Rep and Dr.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Others will gladly join in and give support. This is a wonderful caring place!

Rae