I had the pysic evaluation done and they decided a was more than able to make the decission weather I wanted the stimulator or not. I ended up having a spinal fusion which has helped me greatly but I would do the trial on the stimulator if I get back in pain. Hope this helps a little
Thanks
Brenda
Hi..I have had a spinal cord stimulator for almost a year. It's helped me alot. I have a chronic pain condition called reflex sympathetic dystrophy..in both hands.
My best advice is to find out from your dr. the company that is supplying the stimulator. There are a few. There are also different types of stimulators. Depending upon your needs. Please take your time to research this. The company can hook you up with a represenative who can ALONG WITH YOU DR..answer your questions. They also can give you support sites for people with and considering stimulators. Please let us know how you are doing...Tresa
Welcome to the Pain Mangement Forum. I am glad that you found us at MedHelp.
If you research our archives you will find many threads with information regarding the SCS. Mollyrae has apparently found a site for the specific information you are seeking. I have not visited it so cannot comment on it's contents.
There are success and failure stories with the SCS implantation. I think the trial with answer many of your questions. Please let us know how you are doing. We will look forward to hearing from you again.
Peace,
Tuck
Hello bkrall and welcome to MedHelp's Pain Forum.
There are many things that can go wrong during the initial implant of the devise. The Medical Team want to make sure that you are prepared. I have found an excellent site for you to visit about why the Psyc visit is important. Please take some time and read about it.
Also, there are several other sites available if you Google " Psych before spinal implant"
Please take care and good luck.
Mollyrae