It has been along while since I have posted. I have good times and bad times but overall I am doing great. In the past year I have gone down from 175 fentanyl patches every 36-48 hours to today, 150 mg of nucynta with 3-4 15mg roxy for bt taken in halves before or now. That is OVER 80% reduction in narcotics since my SCS peripheral journey began. My new battery, eon mini, is not a problem.

I don't see getting off completely narcotics like Mark but I do feel much better. My doctor said my procedure is off label but my only issue is a small area of pain in my lower back.

I want to thank each of you for all your prayers and encouragement given to me, ya'll are awesome!

Dean.

be well
take good care of yourself
enjoy life a little less pain
80% drug free
is a true blessing

someone who cares

Hey Dean!
It's great to hear from you! Thank you so much for the update! It really means alot. Congrats on weaning way down on your meds! That is SOME accomplishment!

It is so very encouraging to hear testimonies such as this!

Rae

Your report reads as a victory over inescapable pain!! Managing pain with a reduction of narcotics over 80%???? That is a WOW factor if ever I have heard of one.

Prayin even now,
Yup, [ I confess to being woefully addicted to green chili ]