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I have good coverage for the most part but on the worst leg for me, this is due to scar tissue I have from my failed back surgery 10 years ago.
When you have your discussion with your doctor they will give you pamplets my doctor also included a DVD and this helped, talking with others on another site helped as well. The trial is pretty easy mine lasted for 3 days. I had great results, the only change has been when the implanted the device they had trouble with scar tissue and had to move when the leads needed to be placed.
I have the rechargeable SCS and charge about 2 times a week for 1 hour at a time. the SCS comes with a belt that you can wear while you charge and are able to move about, good luck and I hope it really helps you a lot.
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I have Spinal Stenosis, Post Op Severe Back Failure, 13 herniated discs, Diabeties, Fibromyalgia, CFIDS, OA, RA, COPD, severe nerve damage due to the failed surgery and diabeties. I suffer severely for Sciatica and there are days I can barely move my legs at all.
I take a ton of meds, Fentynal, Loratab, Zanaflex, Celebrex, Metformin, Glipizide, Lisenipril, Celexa, breathing treatments and Chantix. I also have a Spinal Cord Stimulator.
I hope to meet others here that understand what I go through, and be able to share some of my experiences along the way. I have been seeing the same PCP and PM doctors for the last 8 years, they are great doctors and really there for me. Before I found these great doctors I was trampled by some of the worst excuses for medical professionals I have ever seen. I hate the doctors that say It is all in your head! they need to have their licenses taken from them for being so heartless and dumb.
Glad to be back and look forward to getting to know every one!
KathyView Thread

I am glad to know that you have still been able to work, I know this takes a toll on you but for mental health issues sometimes it helps more that we know to keep working even if it has to be modified to help us work through the day.
Contact your local hospital there and see if they can help you find resources in your new area for doctors and Pain Management doctors as well. It won't be easy getting re-established again but it is worth it once they get to know you and have your records from the other doctors.
I wish you nothing but the best and know you are not alone, we are all here for you.
BlessingsView Thread
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