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Crps in left foot- on various meds, unable to exercise, weight gain horrible. scs a good option? be able to come off all meds eventually with scs?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Not likely: I can't recall any patient who has been able to stop all pain meds - or in some cases, even cut back on them - thanks to a SCS. That's unrealistic. A SCS is ALWAYS an adjunctive therapy for pain control. It provides additional pain relief when meds aren't enough.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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