I have CRPS and have DRG SCS. It was implanted 2 years ago this month. It is not the equivalent of the trial and although I was not told as I should have been, I now know, 95-99% of all DRG and regular SCSs are exactly the same. The trial relieves more pain than the permanently placed stimulators. It’s an usual complaint and should be told to all patients before they undergo the procedure.

Very few people will receive total relief from a Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement.

I have and continue to receive 15-20% relief from mine and for me and my provider, that is more than worth it! We can reach the remainder of my 40-50% relief goal with opioids. Will I ever achieve a higher goal?

Maybe, if my Abbott representative and I get to meet ever again and hash out some more programs, both Shock and Continuous. We can probably increase the percentages more.

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