The past 9 weeks have been a whirlwind but I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to get my permanent stim and that my Boston Scientific Reps have been so wonderful with reprogramming me and checking in with me to make sure I’m doing well. This week has been going well. I have been focusing on other medical issues, including getting some imaging and facing possible surgery on my wrist. I had my first CT scan post- surgery and no issues as expected. However, getting the IV for the contrast dye was the hardest part. And turning my stim off, as i was advised, wasn’t making things easy for the ride home and about 30 minutes after I turned my stimulator back on.
However, I have had a low grade headache since then. But I think that may be a side effect from the contrast dye. Hopefully I will have results Monday and the Dr. can decide if I do ultimately need wrist surgery or not. Going through 2 surgeries in 3 months will definitely be an experience, but not something I haven’t done before. I have previously had my gallbladder out and an ovary removed within 3 months of each other, and that took more time to recover, but a wrist should be easier.
Back to my stimulator…. The new programs from last week have made a big difference with how even I feel the stimulation. I also like the new programs which have given me more control over the different leads and areas of stimulation. A week from Monday, I will see my migraine specialist for the first time since my stimulator surgery and I have had such an improvement. I can’t wait to see her again and thank her for helping me get to where I am today!
Neurostimulator for Low Back Pain and Chronic Migraines 
I too have felt like every time I’ve been “reprogrammed” we’ve learned more about how my body and SCS (BS Spectra) work together and it’s gotten better. Better coverage in the areas where I want it, less in areas I don’t, and more Hz ranges for me to play with to address whatever is the worst type of pain that day. Glad to hear you’re recovering well. Progress is great, isn’t it?!