I have not had any Oxy since the implant week, and have been able to stop Gabapentin, Omepresole, and others. I have recently obtained a private Pilates instructor to teach me how to strengthen my core. I have been told that I can swing a driver after 4 more weeks. I must use it or lose my ability to move. I have learned that I have to stay active and focus on massages, stretching, and manipulation of the back, buttocks, and leg muscles. Before the implant, I had 4 months of participating in structured physical training, which has given me the proper way to exercise my back, so it can stay someone supple. Additionally, I have rheumatoid and osteoporosis which also complicates my body. My injuries came from two significant falls. I now have permission to use my balls and rollers and it makes such a difference in removing the spasm knots that persist at the shoulder blades and down the spine and actually relieve the muscle pain. Then, for the next 6 weeks, I could not use my exercise balls and rollers, making my back even more spasmed. Of course during the implant process, one cannot twist, bend or turn during the first 4 weeks. Yes, I have tight muscles, especially down my para-spinal muscles. I have a 17-inch titanium rod in my back from T-4 to S-1 with 4 new discs and a fully fused pelvis. Hello, I am 75 and in my 12th week of Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator and as I write this I am in no pain. People think Boston Scientific is a bad SCS because of a law suit, if they read further they'd learn it was over a design patent and another over a vena cava filter, not their SCS. If you read a surgery consent, you may never have another surgery. If you read drug inserts, you may never take another prescription medication. Also my three friends are very happy with theirs. I too am a retired RN and have done my research. I am grateful for modern medicine and the chance to get part of it back. I ran out of options and the pain is ruining my life. I was told by 3 neurosurgeons they couldn't help me but at least the third one recommended I try the SCS. I was also told I should be able to quit pain pills and the 1800 mg of Gabapentin I take. I have been told the permanent works even better. I think that is where you got the 50% relief from, the required trial minimum. I got 50% and sometimes more pain relief during my trail. It is the trial that requires 50% pain relief or you won't qualify for permanent placement.
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