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Hi all,
I am new to this forum but am happy I found it. I am now 4 weeks post-op from permanent implant of Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator to help with chronic pain from CRPS in foot that developed after foot surgery to repair ligament. The original surgery was over 2 1/2 years ago but I am finally getting some relief with the scs.

My question is about the post-op pain. I am still having pretty significant pain from the back incisions to implant the stimulator to the point of being difficult to sit or sleep. My surgeon said the incisions are healing well but that this pain
could continue for another 2-3 mos. Really that seems like a long time for incisions to hurt based on other surgeries I have had (not back). So those of you that have gone through this implant operation - was this your experience too? I don't know if this is a factor for the continuing pain, but I also developed a pulmonary embolism likely from the surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions for controlling the pain? I can't tolerate narcotic meds and can't NSAIDS because of blood thinners and can't take tylenol because my liver function went way up. I was prescribed lidoderm patches which helps some.

Thanks for your help

Pam