After a multi-vehicle accident, I opted to have a DRG (Dorsal Root Ganglion) stimulator implanted in my back to help manage my pain from CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). Translation: I have severe nerve damage and I had a battery pack and two wires put into my spine which creates electrical stimulation to reduce the pain I feel. This blog is a way for me to journal my experiences and to help inform others who may be thinking of trying this therapy.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Recovery Time
I'm back home and I'm stoned from a single dose of Vicodin I was given before leaving the hospital. Turns out the procedure really made my back sore. I didn't think I needed the Vicodin, but I'm glad that I accepted it and I already dug up my last five from the medicine cabinet that I held on to from years ago just in case I ever needed them, or if I had to sell them for some quick cash (I'm not serious, but how much are you willing to pay?). My foot is numb right now, but that's just the nerve damage that will always be there. Other than that, I'm not feeling any burning or anything else really. My foot is even warm to the touch. Fingers crossed that I sleep tonight. I'll update tomorrow when I'm back on planet Earth.
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