Spinal Cord Stimulator and RLS Pain
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:51 pm
I have had RLS since I can remember. The first symptoms in early childhood years. Now I am 39 and the pain that my RLS causes me is unbearable. I think I am one of the few males that suffer, too.
I have tried all meds under the sun with no relief. Most doctors do not want to prescribe anything other than the usual dopamine related drugs. It does not help that I have over 10 years in a 12-step program, most doctors I see only tell me sorry there is not much help for you because of my past.
I have been through 3 Neurologist and am about to go and see my 2nd "Pain Specialist." The first one i saw was willing to give me T#3 but only 1 at bedtime. My PAIN is ALL DAY and EVERYDAY and night for that matter. I work as an RN in an Emergency Room, (guess this goes against me too). Anyway, enough of the tangent, My next choice according to the last pain specialist, is the implantation of a SPS at cost of about $15,000.00. My insurance will cover all but about $3,000.
Has any one heard of this as an effective treatment? My pain and sensations also run in my arms as well.
Looking for some relief in SC.
I have tried all meds under the sun with no relief. Most doctors do not want to prescribe anything other than the usual dopamine related drugs. It does not help that I have over 10 years in a 12-step program, most doctors I see only tell me sorry there is not much help for you because of my past.
I have been through 3 Neurologist and am about to go and see my 2nd "Pain Specialist." The first one i saw was willing to give me T#3 but only 1 at bedtime. My PAIN is ALL DAY and EVERYDAY and night for that matter. I work as an RN in an Emergency Room, (guess this goes against me too). Anyway, enough of the tangent, My next choice according to the last pain specialist, is the implantation of a SPS at cost of about $15,000.00. My insurance will cover all but about $3,000.
Has any one heard of this as an effective treatment? My pain and sensations also run in my arms as well.
Looking for some relief in SC.