Hi Diane I have had my stim in for 3 years and it has helped. I still take a lot of meds due to the spreading of RSD. I go this week for an adjustment. They...
... a lot of meds due to the spreading of RSD. I go this week for an adjustment. They can widen your coverage, isolate it to one area, or extend it. I use...
... take ... or ... slightly ... take ... Hi - I had an independent medical examination yesterday, because worker's comp is trying to disapprove the spincal...
I thought that it all COULD be removed?! I am not sure, thats why I am still hee with that external TENS unit. ... area, ... still ... are ... removed ... this...
... My doctor told me that the leads can never be removed from your spine. The unit can be removed - they have to remove it when the batteries die, so they...
Hello Everyone, thank you for letting me join. I have been reading through some of your posts trying to see if what I am experiencing is typical. Following a ...
Hi Jen, Everyone symptoms vary just because you don't have swelling doesn't mean it is not RSD. From what I read your other symptoms sound like typical RSD....
Thank you for the supportive response! I am sorry you are not getting much or good sleep either. Do you take anything to help you sleep? Have you or anyone in...
Me I am so drug resistant my docs are gun shy. I have tried them all none to any degree of success. That doesn't mean that you will or that others here are...
Jen, My RSD started with a foot problem too, in 2001. Three areas that looked and acted like stress fractures, but were never proven on X-ray or other means,...
I take Topamax. The Doc had to cut the dose because of side effects. It is a decent med. It helps depression, headaches and the short circut pains (sharp or...
I have been so greatful for Lunesta...zzzzzzzzz I sleep, wake for the shocks & pain, then can get back to sleep. I am not as exhausted in the morning. I can...
Hi everyone, Well I did it I had surgery yesterday and had the spinal cord stim inplanted. I am not going to lie, it is very painful. I was cut in my back...
Hi Di, Your in my prayers. It will get better. Best Wishes and Hugs Bubba lexxgracie <lexxgracie@...> wrote: Hi everyone, Well I did it I had surgery...
hi all,I have started a blog http://outofstress.blogspot.com which explains about stress relief , weightloss,obesity ,constipation,cancer prevention etc...In...
Hello My name is Fallon.I would like to join your RSD group because back in 04 my dad was working on a truck at his job.Well he did something to his hand.A few...
Fallon, My name is Rhonda. I have had RSD for 10 yrs. It started in my left knee, and now I have it from the waist down. It not only effects my legs and back,...
Hello I am new to this site. I have RSD in my right arm from shoulder to fingers. I am trying to find out as much information as I can regaring the SCS.I am...
I am looking for anyone who had SCS done or is trying to make that decition. I have RSD in my right arm from shoulder to fingers. Currently on hands full of...
Hi. I'm in the same place you are - trying to decide whether to get the SCS. I have RSD in my right foot, ankle and up to my knee. Worker's comp and the...
What is SCS? I have RSD in my left foot and I have been taking the shots and now he has FINALLY given me some med, but I am not sure. [Non-text portions of...
Sandy, Thank you for e-mailing me. My doctor also is kinda leaning to the SCS ,but the information on the Bionic SCS implant is limited. I have looked for...
Kathym, Thank you for answering my question. To answer your question the SCS is the "spinal cord stimutaion implant" They put a unit in your buttocks and run a...
I have RSD in my left foot, I feel it has moved up to my knee. I have not been to the dr, on about 7 months, because I have not had the money. I also have two...
Hi Dawn, My dad has RSD in his left hand and has had it for 2 years now.He was told that he has to go see a Dr in a week to see if he needs to do the SCS but...
Nilla, Sorry it has taken me a long time to get back to you.Thank you for reading my post about my dad.He has to go to MD this weekend to see a Dr at John...
I also take Lyrica and for the nerve endings it does help and after your on it for a few weeks you see more relief. I am the point that I am on four pain med's...
