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12-31-2014, 10:46 PM
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It was only after a series of spinal injections before my Pain Management Doctor suggested I do a trial for an SCS. A few years prior I had a laminectiomy/fusion and still had quite a bit of spinal and leg pain. My trial didn't go well and my PM doctor suggested trying another trial, I declined. In some cases the trial gives good results; but when the permanent SCS is implanted, should the leads move before being scarred in place, you can wind up with additional pain. Also where the battery is implanted can cause some unwanted issues as well. When the SCS is implanted it is important that you take extreme care about bending, lifting, twisting, etc. Rae can probably give you a better idea of what to do and not to do. As I recall, she did some lifting of hay for her horses which did cause the lead to move before being scared in. Hope all goes well. Also, it is important to make an informed decision; especially where expectations are concerned. Gerry |
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12-31-2014, 11:52 PM
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As day one of the trial and 2014 come to an end, I've been given a peek into the possibility of a life with less pain!
I couldn't even sleep last night  . My body felt almost no pain and my mind wouldn't shut down for sleep. Instead, I crocheted, watched TV and simply clung to the way my body felt. Today started with a trip to the grocery store and returning home to make breakfast for hubby and my grandson. I enjoyed a half day of play with my grandson, not having pain limiting our time together. The remainder of the day was spent at home doing a little of this and a little of that (all within my restrictions of course!!) My Dr. told me prior that stim usually doesn't do well for lower backs. So I knew that going into this. I did give in and take medication tonight to aide my back........but these legs have been tingling all day and my body has worked WITH me instead of against me! Here's to a New Year bringing each of us new hope for healing. |
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I am a lower back person for the stim. I know your post here is the beginning thought trail on early trial responsiveness and that things did take a difficult turn. This being said, do take hope in the reality others have had that Boston Sci product for lower lumbar and found favor with it. I am one such patient.
Care not to OVERDO during trial is a good tip. This is because the suture holding the works in place is SO VERY minimal.....it is too easy to mix up the works. Don't be throwing any bales of hay..... Rae gave good advice to write journal thoughts about the experience. The thoughts will help appraise whether going the distance for the permanent install is a good thing. It will be valuable both to you and your doc. I pray all is going better and that you will be well in this endeavor, M56 
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