SCS(spinal cord stimulator)

January 23, 2011

Thank you for this. it helps relieve a lot of my fear. I was really hoping

that they would recommend the Medication Pump, but the Pain Management doctor

believes that the pump will not help RSD.

so if this SCS (spinal cord stimulator) doesn't work for whatever reason, then I

will have to look for a different PMD to see if they will recommend the pump. My

daughter is terrified of the pump, but I think it might actually work better

than the SCS, but I'm trying to keep an open mind on the stimulator if it helps,

then I'm willing to do ANYTHING.

I'll remember to turn the thing off before I lay down, LOL. I'm really

concerned about the chance the SCS will just add to my pain, but as I said, I'm

trying to keep an open mind.

Another fear is that the surgery will cause the RSD to spread and get worse.

Right now, I'm on 40mg of Oxycontin twice a day. 1 (yes ONE) 5mg Oxycodone and

Soma up to four times a day as needed.

I'm also on Baclofen if the Soma isn't working and Lamictal for my

Bi-Polar. I'm really terrified to move up on the meds. I don't want to take

anymore than I absolutely HAVE to.

Marta

>Patsy wrote:

>Marta: I have had an SCS(spinal cord stimulator) and there is nothing to fear.

Some people can't take the constant tingling but others love it. As long as the

stimulator is on you will tingle where the pain is.

Alas, the stimulator did not work for me. All I felt was tingling on top of my

pain. Not a good feeling at all.

I now have a pain pump implant and NO PAIN now at all!! If you have ant

questions feel free to ask.

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