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I did the SPRINT PNS in my leg for a crushed femur for 60 days. Its made pain worse. Im back in PT. Other than ha e a stimulator in my back. I. House to use my tens unit when I need it. Ive heard too much a out they dont help. Ive had 2 back surgeries.. I hate pain meds. I am a caregiver and do all the driving. I try to rest more. Not over do. Keeps pain level at bay.
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@ammaw52 I'm wishing you better health on this healing journey and I'm glad you've found a way to channel pain. I've had (1) lumbar spine surgery and need another one; this SCS is thought to somehow delay me from having to have the surgery. However, spinal stenosis is a KICKER!!! I think my issues stem more from it than any other debilitating condition that I have, like MS. Unfortunately, it's hard for me to rest because of pain. My pain medicines are starting to decrease in actually stopping my pain; I guess my system has become immune so I'm thinking it's now time, again, to recalibrate, possibly start a different pain regimen? (The ? is for me, overthinking) PT seems to make things worse. How's PT working for you? What's your next step? I thought that when you have a SCS, you can't use Tens Unit??