Posted 3/19/2013 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, and welcome to the forum. I was reading your post and I also have the SCS implanted since 9/2012 and let me tell you. This device gives me only 10% worth of relief. The doctor that requested the implant at the time for me, ( I have since left that PM),over a year and a half ago, yes his aim was for me to have the implant take control of the pain and reduce the meds intake to zero, but with the stimulator, speaking for myself, I still have to take pain meds because my pain is just that severe.
The PM doctors does not take our pain seriously and basically want you to be that statistical number of an SCS success model patient whom the device worked successfully for and does not no longer have to take Opiate pain medication any longer. I do wish you luck with your pain management and hope you feel better. I do understand that burning in the legs and feet too.