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Alexis, your feedback really helped me. I had an L5-S1 microdiscectomy and an L4-5 fusion, and still have low back pain and pins and needles in feet. I think I must also have L5 nerve damage, and I'm hoping an SCS will help me. Thanks.

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This is possibly iteration of the "Sciatic" nerve. It always comes to electrode placement with a SCS. They insert electrodes at a location based upon charts & experience. It's out patient surgery and two days of discomfort. When during the trial of 5-6 days, be honest with your evaluation of 60-70% relief or not. Ask questions as I NOW have many if doing mine again. Can the electrodes be removed? Can an engineer from this device manufacture visit in clinic to make adjustments? Does the device rep provide OR services such as slightly awaken and asked where they feel a signal? Does it reach your area of pain? There are videos today I never thought about yet wish I knew. Some or many do not wake you in OR to ask for a signal location feedback, as otherwise they are guessing. Why go thru it and have them all get paid and you get no relief! I didn't, so now researching a different company in my area. After 3 tries, they closed the books on me, cashed their checks, kicked me to the curb, sent a "Dear John" email telling they are done. Best of luck! I am still looking as we are 4th of July, 2024.
Still using a cane, can't do repairs, mowing is extremely painful with many breaks. I have to sit to get pain to stop! Sucks bad. I am a working guy who doesn't want to be a sitting guy! Good luck.