Does everyone who has an electrical stim. unit implanted in the back have to have a psych. eval? i damaged the l4-5 disc. i had to have a fusion. my lt. leg is hurting, pain gets out of control daily with constant pain 7 and higher. i have had multiple in

Patients : Patients who suffer from chronic debilitating pain often require a multi-modality approach to their care. Dealing with the ramifications of living with such pain certainly includes a psychological component. As a patient, i would be relieved that my physician is taking a comprehensive approach to my care. I would recommend you go to your "psych. Eval" with an open mind and try to gain as much benefit as you can. Having a dorsal column stimulator implanted is a serious undertaking and should be approached carefully. However, a psychological evaluation, while prudent, is not mandatory.

Yes: I did evals for patients that need E-stims. but I would suggest finding a chiropractor that uses "Class IV laser", which could avoid surgery and constant shocks in your back. learn more: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/28/k-laser-benefits.aspx video explains this type of laser