Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Lori - I have RSD in my left foot, my left arm, and my right hand. Althought the most painful symptoms are in my left arm and foot, I have had internal problems that they have also explained as being likely sequelae to RSD. Although most odcs don't use the "stage" thing about RSD, I like many others here, have been told I have stage 3. My SCS is wired to both of my arms. I purposely did not wanted it wired to include my foot (long story) but I also receive stimulation from the SCS to the back of my left leg and calf. Typically you need two stimulators to cover both upper and lower body RSD. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Lori I am having my SCS implant taken out something next month when I get better. It hasn't worked since the last idiot Dr changed the battery it has been 4 years now and still nothing but it feeling like electricity going through my body and zapping me.. The first one was a huge success.. Good luck Sis and please check it out fully before you make the decision ok.. Not everything works the same way for each individual. I will keep you in my prayers... Gentle Hugs.. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Knowing is not enough: We must apply! Willing is not enough: We must do! taken from the pain advocacy group : words by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Pain Free Days and Nights! RSD in my vocabulary means fight for what is right! If it means fight our Dr's or Pharmacy's. Jeanne and Kids Incoming and Outgoing E-Mail messages are scanned with NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2002.5 & I am also on auto update ~Angel Friends Designs~Font: Duchess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 Barbara, Thank you for the information, what you said about needing 2 stimulators was exactly what I was wondering. I thought that was why my doctor said I might not be able to have it. I don't know, my leg and feet really hurt but I'm so lost without my arms and hands and they hurt soooo bad, I can't do anything I used to do. So more than likely I would choose my upper half if I had to make a choice. Thanks again for the info, hope you are feeling well! <hugs> Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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