Tuesday, August 01, 2006

My Survey of the Stimulator

Where Do I Have Pain, And Does SCS Help?
==> Low Back 50%
==> Buttocks 70%
==> Legs 75%

When Do I Have Pain, And Does SCS Help?
==> In Bed 50-60%
==> In Church 65%
==> In the Car 65%
==> Sitting 65%
==> Standing 75%
==> Walking 75%
==> At Computer 50%
==> Shopping 65%

When Do I Not Like SCS As Strong?
==> Mental tasks (hard to focus)
==> On toilet
==> In bed
==> Walking

What Kinds of Pain, And Does SCS Help?
Constant dull pain
==> Back, 50%
==> Butt, 70%
==> Legs, 75%

Sharp stabbing pain
==> Back, 50%
==> Buttocks, 80%
==> Legs, 65%

Neuropathic Pain, No it does not help, seems similar

Muscle cramps/spasms
==> Back, 65%
==> Buttocks, 75%
==> Legs, 75%

Sacral area, in hospital it helped 80%, at home, down to 65%

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