I had my stim implanted in Dec of 2010 (actually, the first one was Sept, had to be re-done, and had a paddle instead of just wires), but I am still super tender in the surgical area.

I had trouble with sensations in other areas even after the paddle. After my Dec surgery, it seems that the RSD is now affecting back, arms, hands & fingers.

It was a few weeks to a month that I was able to run the stim after some swelling went down (still have a lot), but I have been using it.

The surgical site has been very, very painful, so today I thought I would "go it alone" and not turn the stim on. I was thinking that maybe this would explain my tenderness in that area. Well, while my surgical site isn't as painful right now, the numbness in my fingers is horrible!! I also notice they are a bit purple-ish. Tomorrow, I'll turn the stim back on to see if the pain increases in my back and if some of the numbness goes away.

Has anyone else experienced any of this? I really wasn't expecting the numbness to increase, as the stim was implanted to help only with my right leg and foot. It's just real odd, and trying to figure out before doctor appointment on Thursday.