snccoulter
Well-Known Member
I have a CRPS (Conic Regional Pain Syndrome) in my right foot from years worth of damage and several surgeries to repair it. The foot is in good shape now but the nerves are damaged. The docs have tried all of the neurological pain meds and I have been on narcotic/narcotic type meds for the last 5 years or so. They suck for long term use and of course they can and do cause distinct personality changes.
For the last few years I have been moving forward with trials to see if I would be a candidate for a peripheral nerve simulator. I got the approval a month ago to have a trial implanted to see if it would work. It worked like a charm then they took it out so there would not be a direct link for bacteria to get into my spine.(usually a bad thing) 10 days ago I got a call and was informed that my procedure was going to happen on the 16th. Last Friday I got a call and was told I had to come in for a physical and paperwork. I drove 2.5 hours to the Seattle VA for this physical it consisted of 15 questions and one signature then got to drive home for the day and then drive back today stay the night, then I have the nerve stem implanted at 0800 in the morning. I will stay the night at the hotel get checked out on Thursday then get to head home. Oh and no I will not be driving my wife is going down with me. Wish us luck.
For the last few years I have been moving forward with trials to see if I would be a candidate for a peripheral nerve simulator. I got the approval a month ago to have a trial implanted to see if it would work. It worked like a charm then they took it out so there would not be a direct link for bacteria to get into my spine.(usually a bad thing) 10 days ago I got a call and was informed that my procedure was going to happen on the 16th. Last Friday I got a call and was told I had to come in for a physical and paperwork. I drove 2.5 hours to the Seattle VA for this physical it consisted of 15 questions and one signature then got to drive home for the day and then drive back today stay the night, then I have the nerve stem implanted at 0800 in the morning. I will stay the night at the hotel get checked out on Thursday then get to head home. Oh and no I will not be driving my wife is going down with me. Wish us luck.