Hi PerthMum,
I had the same unit implanted 5mths ago and am still having issues.I have intermittent burning pain which seems to be related to 'pocket pain' at the battery insertion site.Have tried various things including compounded analgesic creams of varying strengths (Capsaicin,lignocaine and Clonidine) which eased the burning sensation but only whilst I continued to use it ,stimulator reprogramming,increased dosage of gabapentin (only recently increased so can't report on it's effective as yet) and am soon to undergo bilateral blocks in my lower back.I have also been experiencing extreme sensitivity /pain from the actual scar at the battery insertion site so on the same day that the blocks are performed I will be having platelet rich plasma therapy .Fingers crossed that something will help

I am now 3 weeks out of surgery and I also have more pain at the battery site than I was expecting. I seem to tear the site if I bend too far forward, get in and out of the car wrong. It has been very uncomfortable to say the least.
I am hoping it calms down as I know from experience the inside takes much longer to heal than the outer incision.
It felt like the muscle had been cut, it has not been pleasant.
I hope this helps in your symptoms as they sound very similar.

Happy healing,
German Shepherd Man.

Thanks for this update German Shepherd Man!
Tho I'm sorry to hear of this pain at your battery site. Sometimes this area needs a bit longer to heal, especially if it has been aggravated somehow (bumped, pushed, pulled, etc). There's probably some swelling going on, which would add to the discomfort, and if, like you mentioned, the actual muscle had been cut, then yes - more healing time needed.

In the past, I know we've talked about wearing some type of 'cushion' over the battery pocket site. Hopefully someone will remind me what 'type' of cushion worked best. I know that there is a triple-layered cushion pad made by Johnson & Johnson. At least this would help protect the area when getting in and out of car, or bumping up against something.

"This too shall pass...." eventually

Caring,
Rae

Now 6 weeks out, no pain, can bend, twist with no pain at all. Just took longer than I had anticipated.
Battery is doing well, new unit adjusts when I lay down so no more shocking.
Lets hope this battery lasts 5+ yrs like the last one.

German Shepherd Man.

Thank you so much for this update!

I am SO very happy to hear that everything is as it should be and that your unit is auto-adjust. How wonderfully convenient.

I am very appreciative when an SCS'er comes back with an update. This helps newcomers and others who seek 'real people' feedback - more than you'll ever know!

Rae

It's great to have you!
I'm sorry you too are having discomfort at the battery site.
Please let us know how the blocks go.
The platelet therapy - is that where they extract some blood, separate the rich plasma and then re-inject it in and around the incision? I recall my Dr doing this during my implant, if it's the same thing you are talking about. I asked him why he does that and he said it aids in the healing process.

Here's hoping that you will come back with good report and feeling much better!

Rae