Hey ladies,

I haven't posted here in a while but, this post caught my attention.

I have both a medtronic SCS and a medtronic intrathecal pain pump and because of my small frame both stick out a lot! Something I've found to help with this is - KT tape. It really helps stabilize both implants and thus reducing the friction pain/irritation it can cause.

I apply it by starting the adhesion with no tension a couple of inches higher than the implant and then stretching about 50% tension directly over the top and past the implant, ending with no stretch for the last couple of inches. The tape stays on for about 7 days even when it gets wet from showering/bathing. I remove it when it is wet and haven't yet had problems with skin breakdown.

Give it a try you might be surprised..
Tessa