Spinal implant for the treatment of crps

[Taigh]

Hi all just wondering if anyone out there has had an spinal implant for the treatment C R P S in a very painful right ankle .

Many thanks

Taigh

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Hi

I'm being a bit thick here but what is C R P S

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It stands for Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. I don't know anything else about it though!

Morning Lynne, I know you struggle with your sleep but you must have been awake early. Hope you have a comfortable day. Much love. xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi

I didn't get any sleep last night due to pain.

Please take care of yourself Lynne

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh Lynne, I'm so sorry to hear that. Here's hoping you have a better night tonight. xx

[FRreedman in reply to Hidden]

It is a permanent pain (rather like scraping a cut with your fingernails, sometimes described as a burning sensation, but, I would say, worse than that)which when aggravated feels 80 times worse. You get pains from doing things which shouldn't cause pain, like walking is murder to your legs.

[Hidden in reply to FRreedman]

Hi

Pain all over 24/7. I have Nash (non alcoholic steatohepititis caused by meds from my Drs over the years) I can only describe this pain as being like when bi had Gall stones back in October 85 which were agony, I had them and my gall bladder removed. I do have many conditions causing pain.

I sincerely hope that you improve very soon. Take care of yourself Lynne

[FRreedman in reply to Hidden]

Hi, Is there any chance of a cure for you, or is it like mine, here for life?

[Hidden in reply to FRreedman]

Just like you. Xxxx

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There is a lot of information here: ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Pat...

Spinal blocks, periodic or continuous through implant, help some people.

[VELoce21]

Hi I had a spinal chord stimulator in May for a long standing back problem. I was on hefty doses of opioids. I have already reduced by half my daily intake. It's taken time to learn to use it but am getting more confident now

[Bessieboo1 in reply to VELoce21]

oh wow that’s brilliant. My consultant put me through for a scs 2 years but I didn’t feel ready for it. I am now starting the process as everything else has failed. I would love to reduce my meds and have less pain. Hope it continues to improve your pain levels. Xx

[Taigh]

Hi VELoce21,

Many thanks for your reply very happy you are benefiting from the implant where did you have it done.

Thanks Taigh

[Bessieboo1]

I’m looking forward to following the replies as I am in the process of having one as well