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@beau238

Hi, I'm new to this site and apologize in advance for any "faux pas" regarding protocol. I have been suffering from sciatica since 2014 and have had numerous epidurals and RFAs after physical therapy p[roved unsuccessful. In 2019 a laminectomy was performed in the L5-S1 region which was also unsuccessful. Last April my pain management doctor (an anesthesiologist) attempted an SCS test . In doing so, he irritated a nerve and the test was aborted after five days. (The doctor claimed he had to circumvent scar tissue which resulted in the irritation.) Now the nerve has settled and the doctor is recommending a surgeon attempt the trial. Obviously I'm concerned and am reaching out to those who may have had a similar experience. Any feedback will be appreciated. BEAU238

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Jul 23, 2021

Hello @ beau238, welcome to Connect. Thank you for coming to seek a connection with others who may have had a similar experience with sciatica and irritated nerves.

I'm sorry that you've been through a lot over the years, attempting to find relief. I share your experience with failed epidurals, RFA's, and physical therapy. Through my trials and errors with failed procedures, I finally landed on central sensitization syndrome (CSS). It's a chronic pain syndrome which affects nerves, muscles, joints and sensory input. I attended Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehab Center to better learn how to live with chronic pain.

I'm hoping another member joins the conversation with some advice and experience to share that is familiar with SCS test. Unfortunately, I am not.

Do you have any other options through your pain management team towards finding relief? How do you currently handle your discomfort?

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