Various programs

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I dont know if all the companies provide this feature or if all stimulators come

with them, but I found this helps me. My scs has the ability to have more than

one program so I have different programs for different activities. Also there

are different types of stimulation, like pulsing or really fast.

Like I have one for laying down, one for walking, one for all around help, and

one for severe pain days. I even did these things while being programmed. Yes, I

laid on the floor so I could get different relief when I am sleeping or resting.

When I am walking I have more pain on the right side and down the right leg, so

I have a program which is stronger on the right than on the left to help when I

am needing to walk. Different positions and activities cause different pain as

well as how and where the stimulator is working. Sometimes I need it

concentrated in my back and sometimes I just need general relief. 2 of my

programs are similiar except for the type of stimulation. One is more of a

pulsing feeling and one is a faster smoother sensation.

I know many people only use the scs when they are in severe pain and others like

me never turn it off unless they have too. I only turn mine off if its causing

me pain  of some sort, other than those rare occasions I leave it on at all

times....I only change which program I am using and the intensity of the program

from low to high or anywhere in between.

Just a thought to check with your programmer if you have those options available

to you.

Deanna