Have you ever let the implant battery run down (not flat, but low), and if so did you notice any drop in the effectiveness of your pain relief?

The reason I ask is because I have done this twice and both times resulted in almost pre-implant pain levels. It maybe coincidental, but it was so identical both times it had me wondering. I know they like us to charge everyday, but due to experimentation, and slackness I have often been doing it every second day. Twice I forgot and went into the third day with less than desirable results.

Being able to go two days will be great for work as I often have days where I am away from home 24 to 36 hours. Means one less thing to pack in my bag.

Phil

Yep I forget to charge some days, other days the beeping and my general angst makes me want to scream and I'm sure contributes to me putting off charging... Not sure about pain relief being any less because I've run it down though, in general that may be because I don't get the best coverage with only the one lead. Wingy has let his run down a few times I think from memory, he should be able to help.

Hi Phil,

I have always charged every other day, I have never been given any advice other than; "if you get low charge up soon".

I have run out completely on a couple of occasions when I have tried to go three days, but have got awoken in the night with pain as the unit shuts down through lack of power.... soon up and running again though

I tend to charge up when I know I am not going to be moving around a lot, usually when I have some stuff to do on the computer or when I decide to have a little practice on the Guitar... It has not improved my playing in any way though which is a bit of a disappointment

Wingy