Hi David I think we have chatted before I also am from
Ga. Macon..What pain managemet Dro are you going to or
using.. would like to find a good one Please email
me bfarms47@...

--- linddj@... wrote:

> Hello,
>
> My name is David and I have had the Medtronic SCS
> since June 2004. It has
> been great for my leg pain which is present in both
> legs. I do struggle with
> back pain which although the sensation of the SCS is
> there it does not help.
> Along with Flexeril and Neurontin, I use the
> Duragesic Fentanyl patch. For
> breakthrough pain I have been using Actiq suckers.
>
> I'm 45 years old and so far have been successful at
> working through the good
> and bad days. I'm lucky to be in an office
> environment working for a bank
> that gives me that opportunity. I have missed 2 days
> of work in 2005.
>
> I have been with a very good Pain Mgmt Dr. since MRI
> diagnosing me with
> severe adhesive arachnoiditis from L2 to S2. He
> began his first visit with me by
> telling me he and his staff would be a team with me
> for life working to do
> whatever best worked to help me live with this pain.
> The stimulator trial worked
> for me and the permanent SCS has been even better.
> Everyone is different but
> the trial should indicate to you whether you would
> like to get the
> permanent version.
>
> Best of luck to you and I only hope it helps you as
> much as it has me.
>
>
> David in Atlanta, GA
>




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