Two pain specialists have suggested I get a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) but
I am reluctant to get it because I had a Morphine Pump once and exhausted a variety of meds. I got the Morphine Pump removed and now I have scar tissue
in the site where it was implanted. It set off alarms at airport and other security check points. I'm suppose to do a trial of the SCS on September 16th. It will take 1 1/2 hours to place the lead wires into my spine. If it works, they will then implant the device which is about the size of a pacemaker.
I'd really like to hear from anyone who has or knows someone with a SCS and whether it does/doesn't help their pain.
Thanks!
>----- Original Message -----
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS" <adhesions@mail.obgyn.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:20 AM
Subject: OK, Why am I such a whimp?
> Sender: extrafeetmom@yahoo.com (Kristie)
> Subject: OK, Why am I such a whimp?
>
> I have read a lot of the postings today. It seems I am much whimper
> than all you guys. I take percocet. A LOT of percocet. I was on 9
> pills of oxycotin for years, and my pain started to be "less of a
> pain".....so I got off of those and took percocet just as needed. Well,
> about 3 months ago, the pain started back and I have to take 2 percocet
> about 2-3 times a day. I never ever feel
> "high". I can drive and do everything, it just takes the pain away or
> lessons it so I can function.
> So why can't I get by with lesser drugs like you all seem to do? I have
> had 4 babies, pushed two out, and had C sections, I know what pain
> is.........
> I am pretty frustrated with myself right now. I don't like myself at
> all.........
>