[tkayewade]

I have had a zapathon from my stim. The stimulation being so strong I can't even walk. I finally turned it off due to my being terrified to push the button. Mainly cause I don't want to feel like I've been hanging on to an electric fence from the waist down. I'm meeting with the programmer tomorrow as this is apparently "normal" I haven't done any lifting bending or stretching so I don't see how it could be anything I've done. Anyway, healing seems to be going well. Slowly coming down on meds and walking/moving more. Anyway, post op appt and programming tomorrow so hopefully a little insight to why I'm getting zapped all the time. I didn't sign up for shock therapy lol?..or did I?

[Mark56]

And any program tech worth their salt would allow you to manipulate the controls to tweak the program in to just what YOU need so you do not experience these bloody zapathons.

My two cents,
yup,
Mark56

[tkayewade]

Originally Posted by Mark56

And any program tech worth their salt would allow you to manipulate the controls to tweak teh program in to just what YOU need so you do not experience these bloody zapathons.

My two cents,
yup,
Mark56

Yeah I had a great trial and I did not have my regular rep for the initial program. She didn't give me many cause of swelling, etc. anyway, I'm not happy and will show it tomorrow lol

[Rrae]

Hopefully tomorrow your re-programming session will prove to allieviate this horrid zapping. I'm sorry you are dealing with this.
Don't let the session end until you feel confident in how the programming went. They get paid well to sit there with you until it gets done right.

Hope all goes well!
Rae

[Saffy]

Sorry, had to chuckle, but that's exactly what happened to me with my first leads. Turn it up enough to provide relief, and I walked like someone out of Michael Jackson's THRILLER video.

Might need to turn it down lower and just use for extra relief with pain killers ... I said, after having the paddle lead, thatits like someone massaging my temples when I have a horrendous headache ... Doesn't cure it, but it certainly feels good.

[JavaJan]

Yikes, TK....that's gotta be very unnerving, getting zapped like that! Hopefully today things will go well with your post op visit and you can get reprogrammed so you'll just get pain relief with no "extras"! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Here's to no more zaps!

Jan

[Saffy]

I'm interested to know what lead you have?

[tkayewade]

I feel much better after reprogramming. I am actually able to play with them. I have a paddle lead Saffy. Yes, mines up and I get twitches too lol. Anyway, we shall see if a good night's sleep is in my future.

Here's an issue I don't know if any of y'all experience it, but I live in a rural town 50 miles north of Dallas. So each dr. Appt and program appt is a 50 mile drive. Drives are excruciating right now, so the less, the better!!

TK

[Spiney95]

The long trip in to see all of your doctors is a real hassel. A 100 mile round trip doesn't sound like much to a healthy person but is troublesome if you are dealing with pain......even if someone drives you. That's why I moved into town, across from the our Regional Medical Center. Hopefully, once you get through the initial set up and the body settles down, you won't need to see the doctor much. Hang in there as it sounds like you are off to a good start. Best wishes.

[yellow]

Glad you got this straightened out, it's no fun to be zapped! I had a similar issue a few weeks ago. Luckily we found out when my rep pulled it up on the screen that a piece of scar tissue had broken loose and wedged in the space, causing the problems, which was easily to fix just by adjusting the programs to not include that spot on that lead. And I had mine put in in November with my leads moved in January, so I was bending!

I hear you on the long drive to the doctor's office too. Mine is about a 45 mile drive each way. Definitely not fun when you're sore from surgery!