What to Expect During the Evaluation Period

During the evaluation period, you will continue to perform your usual activities, as recommended by your doctor, so you can assess how well the stimulation relieves your chronic pain. You will, however, have to limit activities that may cause complications during your evaluation period. For example, you will need to avoid lifting anything heavier than five pounds as this could cause the leads to move causing undesirable changes in stimulation. Be sure to talk to your doctor about what activities (including work and hobbies) you should avoid during this time.